AU - Albury - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

17.6K

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Verdict

EXTRA HANDS (8) has changed yards on a 13-day return and peaks off three placings. Got to within 1.7L here last time, and the in-form Boudvillian replaces McDougall. Finds the right race and will be hard to beat. HIGH COUNTRY STAR (4) found one much too good here on debut but covered the others and he will be better for the outing. Keeps the handy 4lbs claim and can make the finish with average luck in the run. RAVENS GLOW (12) raced at Echuca on debut and looked a run short. She can improve into the money with that under the saddle. McDougall sticks with the Scott-trained SOOTY AND SWEEP (5) and we are likely to see more from him at his second start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Racing well recently. Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on October 25 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Strategic Defense carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on October 18 over 1 m, 2.25 len behind Lost Ya Sock with 126lbs at $6. Gets his chance. 1st Pick 8 Extra Hands Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Nadine Cameron J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Nadine Cameron	148	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn on October 25 over 7 ½f, 1.75 len behind Strategic Defense carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Wagga Riverside Mdn on October 18 over 1 m, 2.25 len behind Lost Ya Sock with 126lbs at $6. Gets his chance.
4	Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on October 25 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Colombiano with 126lbs at $51. Better for that experience and should be right in it. 2nd Pick 4 High Country Star Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Gerald Egan J: Brittany Button T: Gerald Egan	115	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on October 25 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Colombiano with 126lbs at $51. Better for that experience and should be right in it.
12	At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Brazenga carrying 123lbs at $10. Shows promise and worth including. 3rd Pick 12 Ravens Glow Jockey: Lachlan King Trainer: Ben Brisbourne J: Lachlan King T: Ben Brisbourne	120	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on October 20 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Brazenga carrying 123lbs at $10. Shows promise and worth including.

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