AU - Albury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.8f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

19.5K

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Verdict

Tricky. HOLD THIS (1) debuts and won his latest trial by 4L at the track with race rider McDougall aboard. He strikes at 25% this venue (352 rides) and 20% with the Scott yard. This is winnable for the promising gelding. The danger may well be another debutant, GO COMMANDO (2), who has been saved for this by the in-form Seib yard. Has the inside gate and has trialled at Goulburn and Rosehill. Boudvillain rides, and he flies with the stable. GOBINDA (5) peaks off two threatening efforts at Wagga Riverside. Has an awkward gate but he sets the standard for the newcomers. The Canberra-trained EXTREMELY EXCITING (8) has been disappointing, but she can improve second up and is one for the exotics at a price.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Gelding by Ilovethiscity making his first appearance. Won an Albury trial over 4 ½f on October 25. Promising and a bold run is likely at home. 1st Pick 1 Hold This Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Donna Scott J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Donna Scott	78	-	-	-	72%	2/5
Analysis Gelding by Ilovethiscity making his first appearance. Won an Albury trial over 4 ½f on October 25. Promising and a bold run is likely at home.
2	First starter by Savabeel out of Backless. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Profiles well and no surprise to see him right in it. 2nd Pick 2 Go Commando Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Danielle Seib	113	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis First starter by Savabeel out of Backless. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Profiles well and no surprise to see him right in it.
5	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Mdn on October 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Stern Looks with 123lbs at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Eternal Ember carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Fitter again and is a winning chance. 3rd Pick 5 Gobinda Jockey: Justin W Stanley Trainer: Peter Clancy J: Justin W Stanley T: Peter Clancy	175	-	-	-	5%	23/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Wagga Riverside Ctry Mdn on October 18 over 5f, 0.5 len behind Stern Looks with 123lbs at $8. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Wagga Riverside Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Eternal Ember carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Fitter again and is a winning chance.

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