AU - Bendigo - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

30.8K

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Verdict

Siding with the newcomer CHERRY HILLS (1) in the opener, a filly by Shamus Award for the Hayes yard who kicks off here with Luke Currie in the saddle. She's had a good grounding for this, winning a 7f trial and a jumpout in good style. She looks to have plenty of ability and can make a winning debut. ZEPHYR SONG (8) is the one with runs on the board, battling fairly well at Kyneton last time when in the market having been off a let-up into that run. She can strip fitter and be in this a long way. FAITH IN ZADAR (2) has been good in two runs back in what should be decent maiden form lines. She should be peaking now to 6 ½f. GOODNESS (4) is a filly by Unusual Suspect on debut for the Freedman yard who should be respected while HILILY HILILY HILO (5) is a Highland Reel filly who has jumped out quite well for the local yard and can figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Three-year-old filly making debut by Shamus Award out of Zombie Witness. Won a trial at Caulfield Heath over 7f April 30. Looks very smart and is expected to go close. 1st Pick 1 Cherry Hills Jockey: Luke Currie Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Luke Currie T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Three-year-old filly making debut by Shamus Award out of Zombie Witness. Won a trial at Caulfield Heath over 7f April 30. Looks very smart and is expected to go close.
8	Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Chasing Rainbows carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Clevor Trever with 123lbs at $13. Profiles well and should take catching. 2nd Pick 8 Zephyr Song Jockey: Jordan Childs Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Jordan Childs T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	195	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Chasing Rainbows carrying 126lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Clevor Trever with 123lbs at $13. Profiles well and should take catching.
2	Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 5f, slow going 7 len behind Price Tag with 126lbs at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Glisk carrying 126lbs at $31. Coming along well and has claims. 3rd Pick 2 Faith In Zadar Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: Paul Koumis J: Neil Farley T: Paul Koumis	121	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 5f, slow going 7 len behind Price Tag with 126lbs at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Glisk carrying 126lbs at $31. Coming along well and has claims.

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