AU - Illawarra Grange - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

29.9K

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Verdict

Plenty of in-form runners come together. CRUNCH (11) settled worse than midfield then went through his gears nicely to be beaten just over a length on debut last start. Will appreciate the extra ½f today and with some race smarts now on board he looks the testing material. FLYING ARTISAM (6) returned from a lengthy spell with an impressive second last time out in the same race as Crunch, beaten narrowly after racing on the speed. Will need to do a bit of work from a wide alley but he is a great chance to go one better. COPARTNER PEGASUS (2) stormed home when clear to be beaten a head when second-up over 6 ¾f at Wyong a month ago. Kept fresh and will be tough to hold out. DEMMO DERMY (3) is very fit and from a nice draw can run another bold race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	At debut, 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Our Vinny carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt. 1st Pick 11 Crunch Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mitchell Bell T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	136	-	-	-	36%
Analysis At debut, 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Our Vinny carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt.
6	Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn on July 3 over 5f, on rain affected going, 5 len behind Gambler with 128lbs at $17. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 6f, slow going head behind Our Vinny with 128lbs at $4.40. Back in far better shape and will be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 6 Flying Artisam Jockey: Amy Mclucas Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Amy Mclucas T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	138	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn on July 3 over 5f, on rain affected going, 5 len behind Gambler with 128lbs at $17. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 6f, slow going head behind Our Vinny with 128lbs at $4.40. Back in far better shape and will be tough to beat.
2	Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Mane Character with 127lbs at $6. Last start 2nd of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, head behind Flying Grey with 126lbs at $4.40. Turning out figures good enough to win a race like this. 3rd Pick 2 Copartner Pegasus Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: Stephen O'halloran J: Grant Buckley T: Stephen O'halloran	131	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Mane Character with 127lbs at $6. Last start 2nd of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, head behind Flying Grey with 126lbs at $4.40. Turning out figures good enough to win a race like this.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.