AU - Nhill - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.7f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 3

13.4K

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Verdict

Tricky. LUNA FIELD (13) races forward and got close second-up, caught late at Stawell, beaten 2.3L. He's improved and keeps the handy 7lbs claim. Strips fitter and this is winnable. EXOTIC DANCER (12) is free running and posted a strong relative number at Clare (SA) before being swamped at Strathalbyn after crossing over from the 13 gate. Peaks today and will get it easier. Has a 4lbs claim and her chance. MISS MAGOO (5) resumed at Kyneton and didn't have the best of it late. Has plenty up her sleeve and won her only second-up outing. Quick improvement is on the cards. JUDGE KELLIE (11) is speedy and from an inside barrier she can build on her win at Swan Hill.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 5f, 5 len behind Elena Montero with 133lbs at $26. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind My Haruconi carrying 126lbs at $6. Profiles nicely. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected. 1st Pick 13 Luna Field Jockey: Jade Smith Trainer: Neil Dyer J: Jade Smith T: Neil Dyer	121	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Donald Bm56 on December 2 over 5f, 5 len behind Elena Montero with 133lbs at $26. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind My Haruconi carrying 126lbs at $6. Profiles nicely. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.
12	At the latest run faded in the straight 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on December 10 over 6f, 7 len behind Florey with 123lbs at $8. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Clare 0-58 on November 23 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Chillcuz with 123lbs at $9. Expected to finish much closer. 2nd Pick 12 Exotic Dancer Jockey: Polly Brewster Trainer: Jessica Tzaferis J: Polly Brewster T: Jessica Tzaferis	106	-	-	-	25%
Analysis At the latest run faded in the straight 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on December 10 over 6f, 7 len behind Florey with 123lbs at $8. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Clare 0-58 on November 23 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Chillcuz with 123lbs at $9. Expected to finish much closer.
5	Second run back. First-up after 11 months 9th of 14 at Kyneton Bm56 on December 11 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Bons To Riches carrying 132lbs at $19. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Terang Mdn-Sw January 1 over 6f defeating Dimora Queen with 127lbs at $6. Fitter and is expected to do much better. 3rd Pick 5 Miss Magoo Jockey: Melissa Julius Trainer: Matthew Smerdon J: Melissa Julius T: Matthew Smerdon	92	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 11 months 9th of 14 at Kyneton Bm56 on December 11 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Bons To Riches carrying 132lbs at $19. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Terang Mdn-Sw January 1 over 6f defeating Dimora Queen with 127lbs at $6. Fitter and is expected to do much better.

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