AU - Benalla - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

RASP (7) resumes for the new barn and has raced well in Stakes grade. Had two starts last campaign in stronger NSW maidens and draws inside with a 9lbs claimer aboard. Can win if presented on song. HEAVENLY WAY (13) raced favourite and led just missing at Echuca on debut. She's promising but has an awkward barrier to contend with today. READ MY LIPS (2) hits this third up and ready to run to his peak. JINGU EXPRESS (14) looks to have some ability and might be one to run an improved race now at start number three.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 7 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Gone Bananas with 125lbs at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 22 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Spanish Fox with 125lbs at $2.30. Definite winning hope. 1st Pick 7 Rasp Jockey: Sage Duric Trainer: Mark Walker J: Sage Duric T: Mark Walker	148	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 7 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Gone Bananas with 125lbs at $7. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw August 22 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Spanish Fox with 125lbs at $2.30. Definite winning hope.
17	Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw September 21 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Torvecchio with 126lbs at $2.30. On debut ninth of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw July 25 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 6 len behind Polyglot carrying 128lbs at $26. Expected to go well. 2nd Pick 17 Anchor Down Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Non Runner T: Danny O'brien	137	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw September 21 over 6 ½f, 2.75 len behind Torvecchio with 126lbs at $2.30. On debut ninth of 14 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw July 25 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 6 len behind Polyglot carrying 128lbs at $26. Expected to go well.
13	Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Runlikenencryption carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Has claims. 3rd Pick 13 Heavenly Way Jockey: Alana Kelly Trainer: Mitchell Freedman J: Alana Kelly T: Mitchell Freedman	158	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Runlikenencryption carrying 123lbs at $3.10. Has claims.

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