AU - Scone - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

19.6K

VIEW

Verdict

STORM CAPITAL (2) was always behind the eight-ball after a slow start and consequently failed to feature first-up over this course and distance, his first run under Nikki Pollock. Filled a minor placing at Geelong at this stage last prep. Open to plenty of improvement. MAXANDUS (1) returns from a 28-week break for a second campaign. Showed plenty of pace in the three runs when last in work and was competitive each time. Tricky gate but with even luck he should be in the finish. KAWATIRI (5) hasn't landed a blow in two runs this prep, albeit in tougher maidens over 4 ½f. Placed here at this trip back in March and with added fitness can reach those heights again. BY LINDA (4) is back from a three-month lay-off. Decent fresh performer who gets every chance after drawing the number one marble. Market watch on MILLY'S IMAGE (6) on debut whose most recent trial was clearly the best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on November 18 over 5f, 6 len behind Truce with 130lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 4 len behind Impish Lady with 131lbs at $6.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. 1st Pick 2 Storm Capital Jockey: Billy Cray Trainer: Nikki Pollock J: Billy Cray T: Nikki Pollock	155	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn on November 18 over 5f, 6 len behind Truce with 130lbs at $7. Previously second-up ran on from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 4 len behind Impish Lady with 131lbs at $6.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
1	Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw May 20 over 5f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Desert Cougar carrying 130lbs at $2.10. On debut fifth of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw April 1 over 5f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Nevermista with 126lbs at $4. Goes fast and should measure up. 2nd Pick 1 Maxandus Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Melissa Dennett J: Aaron Bullock T: Melissa Dennett	148	-	-	-	58%	8/11
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw May 20 over 5f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Desert Cougar carrying 130lbs at $2.10. On debut fifth of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Mdn-Sw April 1 over 5f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Nevermista with 126lbs at $4. Goes fast and should measure up.
5	Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 10 len behind Swordplay carrying 119lbs at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 4 ½f, 6 len behind Trumper with 119lbs at $151. Fitter for recent racing and can improve sharply in this easier maiden. 3rd Pick 5 Kawatiri Jockey: Leeshelle Small Trainer: Geoff O'brien J: Leeshelle Small T: Geoff O'brien	155	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on November 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 10 len behind Swordplay carrying 119lbs at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 4 ½f, 6 len behind Trumper with 119lbs at $151. Fitter for recent racing and can improve sharply in this easier maiden.

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