AU - Wangaratta - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

13.8K

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Verdict

COSMIC CHARGER (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 6f at Pakenham Synthetic, but was hard to miss, hitting the line stylishly to be beaten 2.25 lengths. Better for that, this is no tougher and more suited this trip. PICK A SYMPHONY (4) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 7f at Mildura. Sure to be tough to hold out now at peak fitness from the inside alley. TRUE PROPHET (6) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start when he worked home well but found a couple better over 6 ½f at Seymour, beaten 2.5 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. TORN (2) has placed at two of three runs on the home track and will find this a touch easier than last start. I'M DYNAMITE (7) is another who is in a more suitable contest this time and draws to get his chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm56 on July 6 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Qubella with 130lbs at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 6f, 2 len behind Bakersbend with 131lbs at $7. This looks a perfect progression. 1st Pick 1 Cosmic Charger Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Brittany Button T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	101	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm56 on July 6 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Qubella with 130lbs at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 6f, 2 len behind Bakersbend with 131lbs at $7. This looks a perfect progression.
4	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Sacred Fort with 134lbs at $3.40. The run before that favourite, won by 1.3 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Tsavo with 131lbs at $5.50. Ready to peak after three runs back and is a winning chance. 2nd Pick 4 Pick A Symphony Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Brad Rawiller T: Patrick Payne	174	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Sacred Fort with 134lbs at $3.40. The run before that favourite, won by 1.3 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Tsavo with 131lbs at $5.50. Ready to peak after three runs back and is a winning chance.
6	Most recently 3rd of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Zourain with 126lbs at $12. The run before that 7th of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Flying Jude with 132lbs at $10. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. 3rd Pick 6 True Prophet Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Jamie Gibbons J: Mitchell Aitken T: Jamie Gibbons	155	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Zourain with 126lbs at $12. The run before that 7th of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Flying Jude with 132lbs at $10. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.

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