Melton R4 LION HEART SECURITY PACE

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2

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OVERVIEW: In recent times six-furlong events like this have been successfully Quarantined on Wednesdays at this very circuit as part of HRV’s Fast Track series. And they will be again. For now, however, they’re back on our Premier meeting and, thankfully, two elements should ensure this extreme short-course contest offers both excitement and, more importantly, profit. The thrill factor emanates from the fact that all eight combatants harbour genuine gate speed, should they choose to use it. Perhaps more importantly, the four lower-rated runners drawn inside can all charge the arm and if that’s their edge, all four might be sent at the start. The profit factor exists courtesy of clear class edges, which often matter more over 1200m than many expect or acknowledge. Ultimately, the most progressive runner engaged is Andy Gath-trained former Kiwi TERRY (7). And all things being equal, he should prevail. The key decision Kate Gath must answer is whether she charges forward early in pursuit of positional/talent domination with the risk of being five or six-wide for a fair stretch, or alternatively opts to roll away in neutral fashion and let the inside speedsters sort themselves out before making her move. Either way TERRY (7) is the benchmark with two patent dangers. The first is MAJOR MAJOR (4) who has handled quality opposition winning one of these niche events before and arrives here having won the Super Series Silver contest for 4YO males at stupid, unreasonable odds. The other is STEEL SCREENS (8) who hasn’t placed in four goes over 1200m but would be the big beneficiary of any scenario where TERRY (7) worked too hard chasing an epic early pace. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) and DAYLIGHT AT DAWN (9) also have minor upset claims but in reality, one of the top three – probably one of the top two – should likely salute. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4?,5?6?,7,8?,9? RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 8/ 6/ 9/ 5/ 3/ 2