AU - Hawkesbury - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

FLIGHT OF POWER (4) failed to live up to market expectation on debut at Muswellbrook but looks to have come on a treat during the break and strips fitter for two lead-up trials, including a win. Bullock's booking from the gun draw sets him up for a bright return. IMPERIAL ROYALE (10) is a first-starter by Maurice out of Mont Blanc. Comfortable trial winner. A betting push will add to the confidence. AKATOA (8) is a first-starter by Pinatubo from Global Dream who has been a fine producer including winners at black type level. Sure to be well-educated, being from the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable. Should be making her presence felt. CZECH ME (2) is a gelding by Prague out of Tycoon Tily who is at the races for the first time today. Comfortable trial winner. Watch for market confidence. MILLE FEUILLE (7) caught the eye first-up when closing strongly into midfield. Has been kept fresh with a month in-between, kept up to the mark with a trial. Not underestimating.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in a 2yo Hcp at Muswellbrook on March 8 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Drumfire carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 4 Flight Of Power Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Aaron Bullock T: Bjorn Baker	91	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in a 2yo Hcp at Muswellbrook on March 8 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Drumfire carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.
10	Three-year-old filly having first run by leading sire Maurice out of Mont Blanc. Won a trial at Hawkesbury over 5f August 24. Has had four trials leading into this, scoring most recently at Hawkesbury over 5f. 2nd Pick 10 Imperial Royale Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Jay Ford T: Bjorn Baker	55	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Three-year-old filly having first run by leading sire Maurice out of Mont Blanc. Won a trial at Hawkesbury over 5f August 24. Has had four trials leading into this, scoring most recently at Hawkesbury over 5f.
8	Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Pinatubo out of Global Dream purchased for AUD $ 45,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Randwick over 3 ¾f August 14. A bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 8 Akatoa Jockey: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	75	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Pinatubo out of Global Dream purchased for AUD $ 45,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Randwick over 3 ¾f August 14. A bold showing is expected.

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