AU - Benalla - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

16.8K

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Verdict

SHE FLYS (7) is another decent chance for the Hayes yard. She can get back on track coming back to a sprint and McDougall's booking is a positive lead. She can use an inside barrier and has The first-time blinkers applied. BOULDER JACK (1) led and deserved the comfortable Maiden win at Echuca. He will push forward and keeps improving. HELLS SON (4) is busting to win and there was a lip in it at Kerang last time. Gives himself every chance and also has claims. AOIFE (6) was better at Bendigo last time in stronger. Has an awkward gate but has been briefly freshened and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on December 21 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Sellente with 128lbs at $6. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Bendigo 0 - 64 on December 3 over 1m, on heavy track, 4 len behind Sacred Eagle with 121lbs at $19. Winning chance. 1st Pick 7 She Flys Jockey: Blaike Mcdougall Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Blaike Mcdougall T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	122	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Werribee 0 - 58 on December 21 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Sellente with 128lbs at $6. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Bendigo 0 - 64 on December 3 over 1m, on heavy track, 4 len behind Sacred Eagle with 121lbs at $19. Winning chance.
1	At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 6 ½f defeating Hold My Drink carrying 131lbs at $3.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 5f, 0.5 len behind The Crooner with 131lbs at $3.60. Chance to go on. 2nd Pick 1 Boulder Jack Jockey: Zac Spain Trainer: Dennis Oliver J: Zac Spain T: Dennis Oliver	93	-	-	-	20%
Analysis At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 6 ½f defeating Hold My Drink carrying 131lbs at $3.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 5f, 0.5 len behind The Crooner with 131lbs at $3.60. Chance to go on.
4	At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kerang 0 - 58 on December 28 over 7f, head behind Seacryption with 131lbs at $3.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on December 7 over 1m, 2 len behind Firm As A Rock with 131lbs at $4.80. Tough to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Hells Son Jockey: Cory Parish Trainer: Andrew Dale J: Cory Parish T: Andrew Dale	123	-	-	-	34%
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Kerang 0 - 58 on December 28 over 7f, head behind Seacryption with 131lbs at $3.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on December 7 over 1m, 2 len behind Firm As A Rock with 131lbs at $4.80. Tough to beat.

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