AU1 - Melton - Race 3

Harness

10 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

GOOD

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Verdict

CLAUDYS HERO (6) is back from a spell of four months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Had some good form last time in and strikes at 50 per cent at this distance. Has won when fresh before and is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. KEAYANG GYPSY (10) is a two-time winner at this venue and her best form would measure right up in this line-up. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (8) is racing well with two wins along with a second from this barrier from her last three starts. Scored by 8 metres last start at Geelong. Freshened since but the form reads well. EMMWALLEN (3) led from wider for a 6 metre win when resuming at Cranbourne. Won his only try at this distance and can take advantage of the good draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Ijustcalledtosay at Bendigo over 1 m in a 3yo No NR CG on September 24 at $2.90. Has the right credentials to take this out. 1st Pick 6 Claudys Hero Jockey: James Herbertson Trainer: Kyle Marshall J: James Herbertson T: Kyle Marshall	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Ijustcalledtosay at Bendigo over 1 m in a 3yo No NR CG on September 24 at $2.90. Has the right credentials to take this out.
8	Last start won a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Geelong (1:56.50) beating The Sky Is The Limit in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.83. Great chance to win again. 2nd Pick 8 Aldebaran Susanne Jockey: Chris Alford Trainer: Alison Alford J: Chris Alford T: Alison Alford	73	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start won a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Geelong (1:56.50) beating The Sky Is The Limit in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.83. Great chance to win again.
10	Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr2) over 1m at Hamilton, at the bell was 4th-3.8 beaten 9 m by Meadow Valley Star (3:20.10) in No NR on January 11 at $4.20. Before that, was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on January 3. Chief contender. 3rd Pick 10 Keayang Gypsy Jockey: Glen Craven Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee J: Glen Craven T: M A Lee, P Lee	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr2) over 1m at Hamilton, at the bell was 4th-3.8 beaten 9 m by Meadow Valley Star (3:20.10) in No NR on January 11 at $4.20. Before that, was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on January 3. Chief contender.

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