AU - Hawkesbury - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

30.1K

VIEW

Verdict

TEMPESTUOUS (2) settled well back last time out then found the line strongly to finish fourth over 5 ½f at this track. Will appreciate the rise in trip second-up and will prove tough to hold out. UNBRIDLED STORM (3) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over this trip at Kembla Grange, beaten a head. In the right race and will prove tougher to run down with that run under his belt and Bullock taking over. DALLAS DUKE (6) is knocking on the door and should be hitting his straps now fourth-up, though he will need a clever ride and a touch of luck from out there. PACIFIC TITAN (10) was doing his best work late on debut and has since been freshened with 35 days. Kept up to the mark with a trial and can launch late. WENDELL (14) was far from his best last time but can bounce back sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on August 20 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Harrybegood with 130lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a 2yo Hcp at Randwick on December 28 2024 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Gallo Nero carrying 128lbs at $6. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. 1st Pick 2 Tempestuous Jockey: Zac Wadick Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Zac Wadick T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	111	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after nearly two years 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on August 20 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Harrybegood with 130lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a 2yo Hcp at Randwick on December 28 2024 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Gallo Nero carrying 128lbs at $6. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
3	Second run back. First-up after 16 months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 15 over 7f, head behind Hitch carrying 130lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Super3y+ Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on May 14 2025 over 7f, on a wet track, 7 len behind Kundabung carrying 130lbs at $31. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 3 Unbridled Storm Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Chris Waller J: Aaron Bullock T: Chris Waller	103	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 16 months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on August 15 over 7f, head behind Hitch carrying 130lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Super3y+ Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on May 14 2025 over 7f, on a wet track, 7 len behind Kundabung carrying 130lbs at $31. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
6	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn at Newcastle on August 22 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Wallace Station with 130lbs at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 in a Super Mdn at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Greyt Remlap with 127lbs at $2.50. Major player. 3rd Pick 6 Dallas Duke Jockey: Christian Reith Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Christian Reith T: Brad Widdup	148	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn at Newcastle on August 22 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Wallace Station with 130lbs at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 in a Super Mdn at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Greyt Remlap with 127lbs at $2.50. Major player.

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