AU - Kembla Grange - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

DESI EMPEROR (3) two runs back have been okay and drops further in weight from the good gate. Knocked up late in a stronger contest when fifth over 5 ½f at Hawkesbury. Penza sticks and will take catching. BODE AKUNA (5) drifted back early and took good ground off the winner from last on the turn when fourth at Wyong. Top-three player who races best with the runs spaced. SUNDAY TYCOON (8) appreciated the better gate over today's course and distance with a comfortable victory second-up. Has the speed to overcome the awkward gate and play a leading role again. CENTURY SONG (1) talented sprinter resuming with a good record on his home track. Shouldered the 133lbs for a dominant win in the soft (7) going over this track and trip last January. Primed with the two trials and no shock to see him finish over the top of these.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 136lbs at $31. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on May 14 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Last Druid carrying 136lbs at $6. Strips a lot fitter and maps well, go close. 1st Pick 3 Desi Emperor Jockey: Jeff Penza Trainer: Tommy Wong J: Jeff Penza T: Tommy Wong	78	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 136lbs at $31. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on May 14 over 5 ½f, slow going 4.5 len behind Last Druid carrying 136lbs at $6. Strips a lot fitter and maps well, go close.
5	Recent form sound. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Like A Surgeon with 132lbs at $21. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Canberra Bm60 April 17 over 5f on a soft track defeating Girls Weekend carrying 137lbs at $6.50. Well placed to make amends. 2nd Pick 5 Bode Akuna Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Jason Coyle J: Jess Taylor T: Jason Coyle	89	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Like A Surgeon with 132lbs at $21. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at Canberra Bm60 April 17 over 5f on a soft track defeating Girls Weekend carrying 137lbs at $6.50. Well placed to make amends.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Like A Surgeon with 127lbs at $7.50. Last start favourite, won by 1.3 len at this track Bm64 May 16 over 5f in soft going defeating Up The Front carrying 127lbs at $3.30. Can win again. 3rd Pick 8 Sunday Tycoon Jockey: Keagan Latham Trainer: Clarry Conners J: Keagan Latham T: Clarry Conners	142	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on May 7 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Like A Surgeon with 127lbs at $7.50. Last start favourite, won by 1.3 len at this track Bm64 May 16 over 5f in soft going defeating Up The Front carrying 127lbs at $3.30. Can win again.

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