AU - Wodonga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.7K

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Verdict

BRILLIANT BULL ANT (3) is still a maiden after 11 starts but comes through some stronger races than this, second in town at Sandown Hillside two back before a sound fourth at Bendigo. Rates highly in this field. MASAKARI (4) finished 2 lengths adrift in sixth when fresh from a layoff last start over 6f at this track. Should come on from that and will take holding out. VERY FAMOUS (11) returns from a short break after finishing sixth over 7 ½f at Ballarat Synthetic five weeks ago. Kept up to the mark with a recent Flemington trial placing and can be an improver in a suitable race. STAR ROYAL (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 7f at this track. Maps for a soft run and should go well. PRESTIGE ISAAC (5) is an Impending gelding on debut who can run well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Bendigo on July 30 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Angland Lass with 128lbs at $19. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside on July 22 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind French Accord carrying 128lbs at $26. Finds the right race. 1st Pick 3 Brilliant Bull Ant Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Olivia Osborne J: Teo Nugent T: Olivia Osborne	137	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Bendigo on July 30 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Angland Lass with 128lbs at $19. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside on July 22 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind French Accord carrying 128lbs at $26. Finds the right race.
4	Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on July 26 over 6f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Frosted Miss carrying 125lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta on February 8 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Hotei Senshi with 130lbs at $31. Fitter and should improve quickly. 2nd Pick 4 Masakari Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: John & Chris Ledger J: Blaike Mcdougall T: John & Chris Ledger	145	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at this track on July 26 over 6f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Frosted Miss carrying 125lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta on February 8 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Hotei Senshi with 130lbs at $31. Fitter and should improve quickly.
11	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic on June 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Harry De Lad with 127lbs at $26. Last start 6th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 14 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Outsidethesquare carrying 128lbs at $8. Key runner on her best form and can feature in the finish. 3rd Pick 11 Very Famous Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Dominic Sutton J: Lachlan King T: Dominic Sutton	119	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic on June 26 over 6f, 4 len behind Harry De Lad with 127lbs at $26. Last start 6th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 14 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Outsidethesquare carrying 128lbs at $8. Key runner on her best form and can feature in the finish.

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