AU - Wangaratta - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

22.5K

VIEW

Verdict

ROCK ABOUT (5) has built well this campaign, running second on the Pakenham Synthetic before a wide-without-cover third at Seymour, beaten a length and a half, and he looks ready to press hard third-up. BRILLIANT BULL ANT (1) is better judged on the Bendigo second two back than his Seymour failure, with the return to 6 ½f no issue on his place record. He should be right there despite a wide gate. LEI (9) resumes off three trials and has already placed at this track and twice at the distance, so her best form gives her a genuine winning line if she returns sharp. MOVE IT (13) debuts for the Anthony & Sam Freedman yard who strike well with their newcomers. Trials have been sound, expecting a solid performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Has come back in good order, backing up a Pakenham Synthetic second with a brave third at Seymour in a Mdn, beaten a length and a half after racing wide without cover throughout. That effort had merit at big odds, and he now reaches the right stage of the campaign third-up. Third-up now and looks ready to turn consistent form into a win. 1st Pick 5 Rock About Jockey: Joe Bowditch Trainer: Wendy Kelly J: Joe Bowditch T: Wendy Kelly	105	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Has come back in good order, backing up a Pakenham Synthetic second with a brave third at Seymour in a Mdn, beaten a length and a half after racing wide without cover throughout. That effort had merit at big odds, and he now reaches the right stage of the campaign third-up. Third-up now and looks ready to turn consistent form into a win.
1	Put in a plain one at Seymour last start when second last, beaten ten lengths, after racing keenly and being steadied before laying out from the 2 ½f. His Bendigo second the start prior reads much better, closing strongly after beginning slowly to be beaten two lengths by Clux Star in a Mdn. Should bounce back to form and that gives him a genuine hope. 2nd Pick 1 Brilliant Bull Ant Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Olivia Osborne J: Cory Parish T: Olivia Osborne	162	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Put in a plain one at Seymour last start when second last, beaten ten lengths, after racing keenly and being steadied before laying out from the 2 ½f. His Bendigo second the start prior reads much better, closing strongly after beginning slowly to be beaten two lengths by Clux Star in a Mdn. Should bounce back to form and that gives him a genuine hope.
9	Returns from a five-month break with three trials behind her, giving the stable a chance to have her forward. She ended last campaign with a seventh at Bendigo as favourite, beaten six lengths after being steadied near the 3 ½f, while her previous third at this venue showed she handles the circuit. Bendigo flop had interference, so she can bounce back first-up despite a tricky gate. 3rd Pick 9 Lei Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Dominic Sutton J: Non Runner T: Dominic Sutton	77	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Returns from a five-month break with three trials behind her, giving the stable a chance to have her forward. She ended last campaign with a seventh at Bendigo as favourite, beaten six lengths after being steadied near the 3 ½f, while her previous third at this venue showed she handles the circuit. Bendigo flop had interference, so she can bounce back first-up despite a tricky gate.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.