AU - Cowra - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HELLINDA (1) strengthened up over the break and finds his race third-up. Gets the map favours from the good draw and will prove hard to run down. OH WHAT A KNIGHT (7) yet to draw a decent gate in two runs back and today is no different. Further improved for this and drops 9lbs in weight after disappointing at Moruya on January 6. Expecting a better showing in this easier contest. ONLY NEED ONE (8) is a five-start maiden who comes to hand quickly. Placed second-up last time in and finished off okay in a stronger race at Wagga on January 3. STROMNESS (4) first run for the Greig yard ran an improved third first-up at Tamworth. Can hold a forward position and give a ton of cheek. O'HELLYEAH (3) showed ability in two runs in her first campaign and returns from a lengthy break. Fitted with the one trial and finds a fairly average maiden to kick off.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Super Mdn on December 24 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Divron with 129lbs at $5.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Wagga Mdn on January 3 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Petawawa with 128lbs at $1.85. Can improve. ready to win from the good draw. 1st Pick 1 Hellinda Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Pierre Boudvillain T: Danielle Seib	274	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Super Mdn on December 24 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Divron with 129lbs at $5.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Wagga Mdn on January 3 over 5f, 0.6 len behind Petawawa with 128lbs at $1.85. Can improve. ready to win from the good draw.
7	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind King Taurus carrying 130lbs at $11. Last start 8th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Jannik with 130lbs at $7. Should be right in the finish. 2nd Pick 7 Oh What A Knight Jockey: Patrick Scorse Trainer: B Joseph & P & M Jones J: Patrick Scorse T: B Joseph & P & M Jones	146	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 7 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 6 ½f, 5 len behind King Taurus carrying 130lbs at $11. Last start 8th of 10 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Jannik with 130lbs at $7. Should be right in the finish.
8	Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Under The Hood carrying 126lbs at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Sanzeno with 126lbs at $61. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. 3rd Pick 8 Only Need One Jockey: Matthew Cahill Trainer: Michael C Lynch J: Matthew Cahill T: Michael C Lynch	101	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Wagga Super Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Under The Hood carrying 126lbs at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mudgee Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Sanzeno with 126lbs at $61. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.

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