AU - Wangaratta - Race 4

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.8K

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Verdict

WHIMSY SMILE (14) presents third up and ready to win. Two runs back have been good, third at Seymour before just finding one better last time. Doubt this takes any more winning and with any luck from the wide gate he'll go close. JOURAMA (13) wasn't beaten far first up at Bairnsdale when in the market. He was tested in some good races last time in and can improve sharply. CRIES AND WHISPERS (2) showed some improvement second up when well backed here. Fitter again and can roll forward from out wide. FROSTED AMBER (7) has been okay in two runs back and could improve on her home deck. CULTURAL INTEREST (12) is a Redente gelding for the Dale yard who has jumped out well and has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Seymour on July 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Dustee with 128lbs at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Misty Whisper with 126lbs at $7.50. Drawn wide but should go close. 1st Pick 14 Whimsy Smile Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Non Runner T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	213	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Seymour on July 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Dustee with 128lbs at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 7 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Misty Whisper with 126lbs at $7.50. Drawn wide but should go close.
13	Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Karumba Girl carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 in a The Showdown at Caulfield on March 14 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Big Wigs with 128lbs at $31. Fitter and will be hard to hold out. 2nd Pick 13 Jourama Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Damien Thornton T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	173	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Karumba Girl carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 in a The Showdown at Caulfield on March 14 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Big Wigs with 128lbs at $31. Fitter and will be hard to hold out.
2	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on July 19 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 5 len behind Works Dirty with 131lbs at $9. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on July 31 over 5f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Designer Style with 131lbs at $2.40. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Cries And Whispers Jockey: Ryan Houston Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Ryan Houston T: Ben Brisbourne	76	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on July 19 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 5 len behind Works Dirty with 131lbs at $9. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on July 31 over 5f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Designer Style with 131lbs at $2.40. Heading in the right direction and looks hard to beat.

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