AU1 - Melton - Race 7

Harness

13 Runners

8.5f

Unknown

Synthetic

GOOD

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Verdict

YANKEE GAMBLER (8) has been competitive from tricky draws of late and kept the ball rolling last time when fourth at Ballarat. Drawn to enjoy an economical run with the sprint lane in play and he is proven at this circuit and distance. TUKURUA (12) made an encouraging return from this row when 4.5 metres from the winner in fourth at Hamilton. Open to improvement so is a player with even luck. HOME AND DRY (5) was midfield last time but recorded a string of placings prior. Returns to the front line and owns a good record at this circuit and distance. HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (13) won his lone fresh attempt and was readied with two solid trials so looking for a good return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 2nd-3.38 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Aveiro (2:42.50) in NR up to 51 on January 8 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Sr4) over 1 m at Maryborough beaten 8 m by Lester (2:02.90) in NR up to 49 on January 4 at $11. Has the ability to take this out. 1st Pick 8 Yankee Gambler Jockey: Hannah Parish Trainer: Desleigh Parish J: Hannah Parish T: Desleigh Parish	77	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 2nd-3.38 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Aveiro (2:42.50) in NR up to 51 on January 8 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Sr4) over 1 m at Maryborough beaten 8 m by Lester (2:02.90) in NR up to 49 on January 4 at $11. Has the ability to take this out.
10	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Direct Command at Shepparton over 1 m NR up to 55 last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Echuca over 1 ¹/16m in NR up to 46 on January 1. Winning chance. 2nd Pick 10 Majors Creek Jockey: Kylie Sugars Trainer: Kylie Sugars J: Kylie Sugars T: Kylie Sugars	70	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Direct Command at Shepparton over 1 m NR up to 55 last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Echuca over 1 ¹/16m in NR up to 46 on January 1. Winning chance.
12	Resumed when beaten 4.5 m fourth behind Go Jack Crocker at Hamilton over 1 5/16m in a NR 45 to 50 on January 11. Sure to improve on first-up effort. 3rd Pick 12 Tukurua Jockey: Amy Day Trainer: Amy Day J: Amy Day T: Amy Day	76	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resumed when beaten 4.5 m fourth behind Go Jack Crocker at Hamilton over 1 5/16m in a NR 45 to 50 on January 11. Sure to improve on first-up effort.

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