AU - Albury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

17.6K

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Verdict

AMBER STAR (3) impressed racing in town last preparation and is ready to fire off a narrow defeat at Wangaratta. Proven third-up and maps for the run of the race. 2x winning rider Duffy is reunited, replacing the 9lbs claiming apprentice. KING INCANTO (4) settled last in the same contest and couldn't have been more impressive getting up to win. Peaks for this, but he will give away a start and risks getting strung up from the inside draw. Has claims if things work out. HIGHLY INTRIGUED (8) has been within range without winning. Has the blinkers on for the first time and has 7lbs weight relief at this level. That gives her a hope. SHEER LUNACY (6) is racing well and is on a quick backup. He's in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on October 11 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Divazou with 130lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 7f, slow going neck behind King Incanto with 131lbs at $6.50. Leading prospect. 1st Pick 3 Amber Star Jockey: Jake Duffy Trainer: Craig Weeding J: Jake Duffy T: Craig Weeding	142	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on October 11 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Divazou with 130lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 7f, slow going neck behind King Incanto with 131lbs at $6.50. Leading prospect.
4	Dual acceptor. Most recently settled well back, won by a neck at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 7f on a soft track defeating Amber Star with 137lbs at $21. The start before that second last of 7 at Cootamundra Bm58 on October 5 over 6f, 7 len behind Astunner carrying 138lbs at $3.10. Likely to feature. 2nd Pick 4 King Incanto Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Andrew Dale J: Cory Parish T: Andrew Dale	117	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Most recently settled well back, won by a neck at Wangaratta Bm56 October 27 over 7f on a soft track defeating Amber Star with 137lbs at $21. The start before that second last of 7 at Cootamundra Bm58 on October 5 over 6f, 7 len behind Astunner carrying 138lbs at $3.10. Likely to feature.
8	Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on October 25 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Sorry Sailor carrying 128lbs at $5. Before that 4th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 7 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Bangalow Road with 129lbs at $10. Well placed. Everything points towards a big run. 3rd Pick 8 Highly Intrigued Jockey: Cameron Quilty Trainer: Saab Hasan J: Cameron Quilty T: Saab Hasan	132	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on October 25 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Sorry Sailor carrying 128lbs at $5. Before that 4th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 7 ¼f, 2.75 len behind Bangalow Road with 129lbs at $10. Well placed. Everything points towards a big run.

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