AU - Wangaratta - Race 7

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

13.8K

VIEW

Verdict

RAVEN'S SILVER (3) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.25 lengths over 5f at this track. Has a strong record at the trip and is the testing material. INDUCTION (1) has been a model of consistency this preparation, most recently finding just one better when very well-supported. The only start on the home track resulted in a 4-1/4-length maiden win on a Heavy 10 surface. POSTWAR (4) produced a reasonable effort when fourth last start over 5f at Wagga, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a brilliant win at Albury the start prior and he deserves to be given another chance to see if he can reproduce that. LAURA'S GOLD (12) has spent a bit of time in 62 grade this prep, so she'll find this company suitable and draws beautifully. PUMP THE PEDALS (2) was too good for a maiden field last start over 5f at Ballarat Synthetic, scoring by a long neck. Harder task ahead this time but can measure up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 2.25 len at this track 0 - 56 July 6 over 5f in the wet defeating Densetsu with 132lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Gentle Steel with 130lbs at $11. Back in great shape and is sure to measure up. 1st Pick 3 Raven's Silver Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Brad Rawiller T: Ben Brisbourne	166	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 2.25 len at this track 0 - 56 July 6 over 5f in the wet defeating Densetsu with 132lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Gentle Steel with 130lbs at $11. Back in great shape and is sure to measure up.
1	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Albury Bm58 on July 27 over 4 ½f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Risky Whisky with 132lbs at $3.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 5f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Scoobartie carrying 130lbs at $10. Up in trip and is worth some thought. 2nd Pick 1 Induction Jockey: Jake Duffy Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Jake Duffy T: Craig Weeding	81	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Albury Bm58 on July 27 over 4 ½f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Risky Whisky with 132lbs at $3.50. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 5f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Scoobartie carrying 130lbs at $10. Up in trip and is worth some thought.
4	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on July 20 over 5f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Brial Rose with 131lbs at $2.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 5 len at Albury Mdn-Sw June 29 over 5f in the wet defeating She's First Lady with 130lbs at $1.60. Expected to go well again. 3rd Pick 4 Postwar Jockey: Mitchell Aitken Trainer: Daniel Mccarthy J: Mitchell Aitken T: Daniel Mccarthy	137	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on July 20 over 5f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Brial Rose with 131lbs at $2.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 5 len at Albury Mdn-Sw June 29 over 5f in the wet defeating She's First Lady with 130lbs at $1.60. Expected to go well again.

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