AU1 - Melton - Race 2

Harness

10 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

GOOD

4.0K

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Verdict

PET WOLF (2) was terrific on debut when he drew on the back row and had to cover ground in the latter stages before going under by just a neck as runner-up at this venue. Open to natural improvement and is better served by this draw. CO CAPTAIN (9) missed by a nose on debut and was good again when a 3.2m second from a similar draw at Maryborough. The hoof is on the till so could go one better here. TRYX VIXEN (6) looks close to a win having made it three placings on the trot when she raced parked but kept fighting to miss by a head last week at Kilmore. Came from this barrier for third the last time she raced here three back. Could break through. FIVE CENT (4) was held up late and not too far off the placegetters last start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Seven-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1m at this track was 3rd-3.52 at the bell, beaten a neck by Theroux (2:45.60) in MAIDEN on December 31 at $34. Capable of testing this line-up. 1st Pick 2 Pet Wolf Jockey: Anthony Butt Trainer: E Bajada J: Anthony Butt T: E Bajada	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Seven-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1m at this track was 3rd-3.52 at the bell, beaten a neck by Theroux (2:45.60) in MAIDEN on December 31 at $34. Capable of testing this line-up.
6	Solid performance when a close third after showing early speed, behind Mason Jolie at Shepparton over 1 5/16m in a 3yo MAIDEN on January 6 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Stylistik at Kilmore over 1 5/16m in a MAIDEN on January 15 at $2.80. Big run expected. 2nd Pick 6 Tryx Vixen Jockey: Glenn Bull Trainer: Glenn Bull J: Glenn Bull T: Glenn Bull	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Solid performance when a close third after showing early speed, behind Mason Jolie at Shepparton over 1 5/16m in a 3yo MAIDEN on January 6 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Stylistik at Kilmore over 1 5/16m in a MAIDEN on January 15 at $2.80. Big run expected.
9	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Signature Look at Maryborough over 1 m 3yo MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at Maryborough over 1 5/16m in MAIDEN on January 4. Racing well and is a winning chance. 3rd Pick 9 Co Captain Jockey: Chris Svanosio Trainer: Chris Svanosio J: Chris Svanosio T: Chris Svanosio	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Signature Look at Maryborough over 1 m 3yo MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at Maryborough over 1 5/16m in MAIDEN on January 4. Racing well and is a winning chance.

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