AU - Wangaratta - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

13.8K

VIEW

Verdict

ATAEGINA (4) will find this much more to her liking than last start, when she was tested in BM78 grade at Flemington. Never a factor there, but was beaten in a photo in a 0-66 at Bendigo the start prior, a repeat of which would make her clearly the testing material here. STAR BLAZER (1) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1 5/16m at Narrandera. This doesn't look as hard so he is one of the main contenders. LIGHTNING FLASH (5) did a great job to score by 6 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. FORREST GUMP (2) ran below expectations last time at Echuca over 7f, finishing fourth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Blinkers are removed. Among the leading chances. CAPTAIN BARBOSSA (7) has had three runs back from a spell and while well held in each, he'll be better for them and has trialled well since the latest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Most recently 9th of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on July 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Changing Colours with 110lbs at $31. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 66 on July 5 over 7 ½f, in the wet, head behind Omnic carrying 126lbs at $20. Rates highly on her best form and is expected to do much better. 1st Pick 4 Ataegina Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Luke Oliver J: Brad Rawiller T: Luke Oliver	197	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Most recently 9th of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on July 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Changing Colours with 110lbs at $31. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Bendigo 0 - 66 on July 5 over 7 ½f, in the wet, head behind Omnic carrying 126lbs at $20. Rates highly on her best form and is expected to do much better.
1	Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 12 over 1 5/16m, slow going 2.5 len behind County Kilkenny carrying 134lbs at $5.50. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Wagga Bm66 on July 6 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Mr Tadashi with 138lbs at $16. Making headway. Recent form good enough to play a role here with any luck from the draw. 2nd Pick 1 Star Blazer Jockey: Alice Kennedy Trainer: Daniel Mccarthy J: Alice Kennedy T: Daniel Mccarthy	125	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 12 over 1 5/16m, slow going 2.5 len behind County Kilkenny carrying 134lbs at $5.50. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Wagga Bm66 on July 6 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Mr Tadashi with 138lbs at $16. Making headway. Recent form good enough to play a role here with any luck from the draw.
5	At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at this track 0 - 56 July 6 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Foggy Bottom with 127lbs at $6.50. The run before that ran second last of 13 at Donald Bm56 on June 20 over 1m, on rain affected going, 15 len behind Epoch with 129lbs at $31. Low draw and expected to go well. 3rd Pick 5 Lightning Flash Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Lachlan King T: Ben Brisbourne	118	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At the latest run scored a big 6 len win at this track 0 - 56 July 6 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Foggy Bottom with 127lbs at $6.50. The run before that ran second last of 13 at Donald Bm56 on June 20 over 1m, on rain affected going, 15 len behind Epoch with 129lbs at $31. Low draw and expected to go well.

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