AU - Wangaratta - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

38.8K

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Verdict

JIMMY BEANS (3) resumes in what looks an ideal race. He's just found one better in both starts to date, beaten a length by a handy one in town on debut before being sent out $1.60 at Caulfield Heath when just beaten a nose. 6 ½f is short of his best but he might just be too good for these. FORREST GUMP (2) resumes off nearly 2 years which is always a concern, formerly with Waterhouse & Bott. That said, his three runs back in 2024 read very well for this, the late betting will be key there. POWERING AWAY (4) just found one better first up at Mildura, his fourth minor placing from as many starts. He should strip fitter and prove hard to hold out late. DIVINE STRIDES (19) didn't handle the heavy track on debut at Moe but was heavily bet there and could turn things around quickly. SWIFT ENDORSEMENT (6) presents third up and ready to fire, respecting each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1m, a nose behind Best Time with 130lbs at $1.60. On debut second of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw January 21 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama with 128lbs at $6. Profiles very well against these, should be too good. 1st Pick 3 Jimmy Beans Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Craig Williams T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	162	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1m, a nose behind Best Time with 130lbs at $1.60. On debut second of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw January 21 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Mystery 'N' Drama with 128lbs at $6. Profiles very well against these, should be too good.
2	Resuming after a 21 months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw August 30 2024 over 1m, a nose behind Hooligan Tommy with 125lbs at $2. On debut second of 7 at Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 4 2024 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Canny Queen carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Off a long break but has the ability. 2nd Pick 2 Forrest Gump Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Gerald Egan J: Brittany Button T: Gerald Egan	54	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Resuming after a 21 months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Scone Mdn-Sw August 30 2024 over 1m, a nose behind Hooligan Tommy with 125lbs at $2. On debut second of 7 at Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 4 2024 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Canny Queen carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Off a long break but has the ability.
4	Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Wind with 131lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, nose behind Beldari with 131lbs at $4.20. Tough draw but fitter and has claims. 3rd Pick 4 Powering Away Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Billy Egan T: Patrick Payne	142	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Wind with 131lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, nose behind Beldari with 131lbs at $4.20. Tough draw but fitter and has claims.

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