AU - Hawkesbury - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

31.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Impossible to go past IRONBLOOD EMPRESS (4) who finished the race off well and just missed the placings on debut over 6 ¼f at the Kensington track last start. Very little quality in this race so despite being a two-year-old taking on older horses she should be too good. CAPE DOUGLAS (5) pushed hard from a wide gate to lead then couldn't do it at both ends when down the track over this course and distance last time out. Fitter for two runs back from a spell and draws a lot closer today. A danger if there is one. PRANKAJ (9) made a little late ground without threatening first-up over 6f at Wyong. Can improve over this longer trip second-up. WARM FRONT (12) is back after a 20-week spell. Form when last in work was patchy. One for the wider exotics. SHARE THE JOY (11) is a 33-start maiden back from a five-month lay-off. Placed two from three when fresh so might be worth an each-way ticket.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	At debut, 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Consulate carrying 126lbs at $13. Promising type who looks head and shoulders above in this easier maiden. 1st Pick 4 Ironblood Empress Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Chad Schofield T: Brad Widdup	181	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis At debut, 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 6 ¼f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Consulate carrying 126lbs at $13. Promising type who looks head and shoulders above in this easier maiden.
5	Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 10 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Gatwick with 121lbs at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Viva Mauricio with 126lbs at $31. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 5 Cape Douglas Jockey: Tyler Schiller Trainer: Marc Chevalier J: Tyler Schiller T: Marc Chevalier	142	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 10 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 17 over 6 ¼f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Gatwick with 121lbs at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Viva Mauricio with 126lbs at $31. Certainly worth another chance.
9	Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Stability carrying 126lbs at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on February 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Rambova with 123lbs at $71. Fitter and is a strong top three contender. 3rd Pick 9 Prankaj Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: Blake Ryan J: Jay Ford T: Blake Ryan	96	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Stability carrying 126lbs at $71. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on February 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Rambova with 123lbs at $71. Fitter and is a strong top three contender.

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