AU - Ballina - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

21.2K

VIEW

Verdict

Headwater filly PRESTIGE AUSTRIA (8) debuts for the local Lee stable. Won a trial at Grafton on 16 May after a quiet one here a month earlier. Draws the fence and looks a big chance in a race where the exposed form is pretty dismal. Another Lee runner in LAND SPEED (3) last raced almost a year ago when beaten a long way into fourth over 5 ½f at Hawkesbury. Can finish a lot closer in this far easier contest if forward enough. HERE'S BEAU (2) is a first starter from the John Shelton barn. Placed in a recent Grafton trial and looks good enough to make his presence felt. WASHIK (7) next best but it is hard to see her winning.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Stephen & Jordan Lee trained two-year-old filly on debut. Won a recent Grafton trial. Good draw will assist chances. Trained here and in a lowly maiden she gets her chance to break through immediately. 1st Pick 8 Prestige Austria Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Jett Newman T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	67	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Stephen & Jordan Lee trained two-year-old filly on debut. Won a recent Grafton trial. Good draw will assist chances. Trained here and in a lowly maiden she gets her chance to break through immediately.
4	Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Spectorious with 129lbs at $61. Strips fitter and is in the mix in a thin race. 2nd Pick 4 Sneaky Bid Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Non Runner T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	103	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 10 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on April 7 over 5f, slow going 6 len behind Spectorious with 129lbs at $61. Strips fitter and is in the mix in a thin race.
3	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 9 len behind Horseshoe Hill with 130lbs at $16. When resuming last campaign of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 24 2024 over 5f, 6 len behind Benzou with 125lbs at $151. Was runner-up in a trial at Gold Coast Poly on May 19 over 3f. Check the betting off such a long break. 3rd Pick 3 Land Speed Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Archie Mccolm T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	127	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 9 len behind Horseshoe Hill with 130lbs at $16. When resuming last campaign of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 24 2024 over 5f, 6 len behind Benzou with 125lbs at $151. Was runner-up in a trial at Gold Coast Poly on May 19 over 3f. Check the betting off such a long break.

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