AU - Wyong - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

41.7K

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Verdict

BALMORAL CASTLE (2) is back for a second campaign off a four-month spell. Finished second in a hot form race on debut over this distance at Murtoa then placed at Rosehill and achieved her peak rating. Winning chance if she can reproduce those performances this time in work. PRINCESS DANE (3) is a debutante by Star Witness from a Dane Shadow mare who has been a remarkable producer of winners over 13 seasons. Went close in a recent Warwick Farm trial so a bright start looks on the cards. WINTERS KISS (5) is a Frosted filly on debut for the Hawkes stable. Four trials going back to July 2025 should have her ready to make an immediate impact. MOANA GOLD (6) is back from a 16-week spell. Made up plenty of ground to finish second when first-up last prep over 6 ¼f at Newcastle. This might be a bit short but she will be storming home. CHEEKY SORT (7) knocked up at the end of 6f at Kembla last start so coming back in trip is a positive development.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	First-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 5 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind La Basilique carrying 129lbs at $3.30. On debut second of 10 at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Wintery carrying 123lbs at $2.35. Showed ability in the maiden campaign and this looks a nice way to launch the new prep. 1st Pick 2 Balmoral Castle Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Ciaron Maher	140	-	-	-	46%
Analysis First-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 5 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind La Basilique carrying 129lbs at $3.30. On debut second of 10 at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Wintery carrying 123lbs at $2.35. Showed ability in the maiden campaign and this looks a nice way to launch the new prep.
3	Mare by Star Witness on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on March 20 over 3f. The dam has thrown 13 winners from 13 foals to date - should have her share of ability. 2nd Pick 3 Princess Dane Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Richard Litt J: Mitchell Bell T: Richard Litt	101	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Mare by Star Witness on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on March 20 over 3f. The dam has thrown 13 winners from 13 foals to date - should have her share of ability.
5	Filly by Frosted on debut. Finished seventh in a Rosehill trial over 4 ½f on March 24. Has had four trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Rosehill over 4 ½f. Looks ready to make a positive start to her career. 3rd Pick 5 Winters Kiss Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes J: Grant Buckley T: M, W & J Hawkes	67	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Filly by Frosted on debut. Finished seventh in a Rosehill trial over 4 ½f on March 24. Has had four trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Rosehill over 4 ½f. Looks ready to make a positive start to her career.

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