AU - Hawkesbury - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

29.4K

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Verdict

SEVEN DAYS (13) returned with a highly impressive performance over 5f at this track 17 days ago, winding up powerfully in the closing stages to grab second. Sparingly raced filly who will be tough to hold out over an extra ½f today. LIGHT INFANTRY (7) tackled a BM68 over this course and distance last time out and didn't finish all that far away after settling back in the field. They should run along in this - might need luck extracting from the fence at some stage but he is a chance if things go right. GILETTE (6) weakened in the concluding stages first-up from a 13-month break over this trip at Rosehill recently. Far better placed today and with that run under the belt she looks a genuine hope. SILK LACE (10) continues to impress, finishing a close third over 5f at Wyong last time. Needs a bit of luck from the wide gate but is right in contention. SPARE (8) has only raced twice and shows great potential. Will go fast and give backers a sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 2 over 5f, slow going 0.7 len behind At Her Mercy carrying 125lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on December 31 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Brightburn carrying 121lbs at $6.50. Fitter and worth following up. 1st Pick 13 Seven Days Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Chad Schofield T: Brad Widdup	123	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 2 over 5f, slow going 0.7 len behind At Her Mercy carrying 125lbs at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on December 31 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind Brightburn carrying 121lbs at $6.50. Fitter and worth following up.
7	Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm68 on July 2 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind The Little General carrying 122lbs at $8. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on June 4 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind Lady Shenanigans with 130lbs at $3.30. Has ability and is expected to run well again. 2nd Pick 7 Light Infantry Jockey: Siena Grima Trainer: Gayna Williams J: Siena Grima T: Gayna Williams	104	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm68 on July 2 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind The Little General carrying 122lbs at $8. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on June 4 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind Lady Shenanigans with 130lbs at $3.30. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
6	Second run back. First-up after 13 months 9th of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 27 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lighthouse Lass with 115lbs at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Scone Ing Chall on May 16 2025 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.2 len behind Cashbook with 120lbs at $4.80. Looks tough to beat back in this company. 3rd Pick 6 Gilette Jockey: Jett Newman Trainer: Terry Croft J: Jett Newman T: Terry Croft	90	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 13 months 9th of 12 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 27 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lighthouse Lass with 115lbs at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Scone Ing Chall on May 16 2025 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.2 len behind Cashbook with 120lbs at $4.80. Looks tough to beat back in this company.

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