AU - Nhill - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.2f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 3

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Verdict

VEGAS DANCER (9) has missed a whisker both starts this preparation over this trip. Ran a $2 favourite at Stawell the latest and Meech rides today and will position her forward. Well placed to win. LIBBY ANN (7) finished a whisker ahead of the top selection at Stawell and is knocking on the door. Maps for the run of the race and she has claims as well. FRIEND IN ME (10) is over from Murray Bridge and will race at peak. She races forward and improved at Strathalbyn last time stepping up to this distance in a 56. Keep onside at an each-way price. BLACK HEX (6) improved to just miss on a heavy track at Stony Creek. Jumped at big odds but can't be ruled out despite the drier conditions.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, nose behind Manhattan Mabs with 127lbs at $20. Last start 3rd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Ruscello carrying 127lbs at $2. Big chance. 1st Pick 9 Vegas Dancer Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Andrew Bobbin J: Linda Meech T: Andrew Bobbin	142	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1m, nose behind Manhattan Mabs with 127lbs at $20. Last start 3rd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1m, 0.7 len behind Ruscello carrying 127lbs at $2. Big chance.
4	Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 7 ¾f, slow going 8 len behind Mr Fisher with 128lbs at $3.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1m, long-neck behind Heat Of The Night with 128lbs at $5.50. Drawn to enjoy a nice run on speed and a bold showing is expected. 2nd Pick 4 Rhinestone Rory Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J & L Dodgson J: Non Runner T: J & L Dodgson	155	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 7 ¾f, slow going 8 len behind Mr Fisher with 128lbs at $3.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1m, long-neck behind Heat Of The Night with 128lbs at $5.50. Drawn to enjoy a nice run on speed and a bold showing is expected.
7	Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1m, long-neck behind Ruscello carrying 127lbs at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Penshurst Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Nevra Queen carrying 127lbs at $26. Expected to be very competitive. 3rd Pick 7 Libby Ann Jockey: Kate Walters Trainer: Wayne Walters J: Kate Walters T: Wayne Walters	115	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 1m, long-neck behind Ruscello carrying 127lbs at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Penshurst Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Nevra Queen carrying 127lbs at $26. Expected to be very competitive.

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