AU - Illawarra Grange - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

28.8K

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Verdict

RAIN DELAY (2) comes from a stable who often target these sort of races in this area with their maidens. He has raced on the speed both times and come in second. Probably pushes forward here and attempts the same procedure. NONNO'S POWER (12) got too far back at Hawkesbury. He could well try to sit much closer here. CAPTAIN PEACOCK (5) was back in journey three weeks ago when resuming but on breeding alone he wants more ground. SMASHING MACHINE (8) has shown enough at the trials to suggest he can make his presence felt on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 in a Super 3yo Mdn-Sw at Rosehill on October 14 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Affari carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 6 ½f, neck behind Hidden News with 128lbs at $1.75. Rates highly looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Rain Delay Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Michael Freedman	156	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 10 in a Super 3yo Mdn-Sw at Rosehill on October 14 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Affari carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Cg&E Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 6 ½f, neck behind Hidden News with 128lbs at $1.75. Rates highly looks hard to beat.
10	Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 in a Super Mdn at Hawkesbury on October 8 over 5f, 2 len behind Revolina with 126lbs at $9.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 24 over 6f, neck behind Satiri with 125lbs at $4.40. Tough to beat. 2nd Pick 10 Threesome Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Peter Snowden J: Non Runner T: Peter Snowden	189	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 in a Super Mdn at Hawkesbury on October 8 over 5f, 2 len behind Revolina with 126lbs at $9.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 in a Cg&E Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 24 over 6f, neck behind Satiri with 125lbs at $4.40. Tough to beat.
3	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 11 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Sale on July 9 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Kosei Top carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Everything points to a bright return. 3rd Pick 3 Zouvolt Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Waller J: Non Runner T: Chris Waller	68	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 11 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Sale on July 9 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Kosei Top carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Everything points to a bright return.

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