AU - Wyong - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.1f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

32.1K

VIEW

Verdict

VONDEL (12) returned from a spell last start with an encouraging effort at Hawkesbury, racing up on the speed from the outset then holding on gamely for second at the end of 7f. Strong effort off a long break in heavy going which suggests the step up to a mile will suit. Big chance to go one better. Ex-Hong Kong galloper CLASSIC TWO (2) has been close up at both runs since returning from 14 months on the sidelines. Kept fresh since tiring close to home over 6 ¾f at this track five weeks ago. Being brought along quietly but should be ready to peak as he gets out to this more favourable trip. HELLFIGHTER (4) tackled the mile for the first time last start and did a decent job to battle on for second after being handy all the way. Just needs luck from a wide gate to be competitive again. SATONO JASMINE (10) was easily accounted for last start on a heavy track at Hawkesbury. Worth another chance on a better surface. SIRIUS MOSS (11) looks ready to step up to the mile third-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
12	Third race start. First start 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 7f, 7 len behind Pro Velocity carrying 125lbs at $91. Returned from break raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.8 len behind Obsidian Dream carrying 128lbs at $26. Back in fine fettle this prep and is beautifully placed to go one better. 1st Pick 12 Vondel Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Alysha Collett T: Brad Widdup	129	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Third race start. First start 8th of 12 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 7f, 7 len behind Pro Velocity carrying 125lbs at $91. Returned from break raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.8 len behind Obsidian Dream carrying 128lbs at $26. Back in fine fettle this prep and is beautifully placed to go one better.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 38 days. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on March 26 over 6 ½f, 1.2 len behind Am I Dreaming carrying 130lbs at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Prov Mdn on April 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Flying Grey carrying 130lbs at $3.70. Capable of a better showing. The maiden win looks imminent. 2nd Pick 2 Classic Two Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Rodney Bailey J: Jess Taylor T: Rodney Bailey	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 38 days. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on March 26 over 6 ½f, 1.2 len behind Am I Dreaming carrying 130lbs at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Prov Mdn on April 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Flying Grey carrying 130lbs at $3.70. Capable of a better showing. The maiden win looks imminent.
4	Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on May 21 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Pawa carrying 125lbs at $2.25. The start before that 4th of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on May 2 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind All Star with 127lbs at $3.60. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances. 3rd Pick 4 Hellfighter Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Nathan Doyle J: Regan Bayliss T: Nathan Doyle	175	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on May 21 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Pawa carrying 125lbs at $2.25. The start before that 4th of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on May 2 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind All Star with 127lbs at $3.60. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.

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