AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

37.7K

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Verdict

HEADBANGER (9) looks well placed off a let up. She's always had a bit of a profile without yet delivering, but she did run well when last seen at Cranbourne, getting into third there when backed into $2.35. She's won a jumpout in the interim and can look to deliver. Wary of BEL MEZYAAN (1) who debuts for the Jerome Hunter yard. He's a gelding by Mezyaan who looked good winning his latest trial here. He's drawn well and looks ready to go. LIFE AFTER LOVE (10) wasn't far away fresh over this trip at Sandown Lakeside and should be better for it. She ran in some good races last time in. ZUBBA STORM (5) has placed in all four runs to date and has to be considered again while TRAPPER JOHN (3) can run well on debut for the McDonald/Melham combination.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Third-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Resuming 7th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 123lbs at $2.35. Coming along well and should go close here. 1st Pick 9 Headbanger Jockey: Jordan Childs Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Jordan Childs T: Grahame Begg	136	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Resuming 7th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 5f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Jewel Bandit carrying 123lbs at $2.35. Coming along well and should go close here.
1	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Mezyaan out of Bel Mistress. Won a trial at Sandown-Hillside over 4 ½f January 15. Looks smart and can win this. 2nd Pick 1 Bel Mezyaan Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Jerome Hunter J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Jerome Hunter	55	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Mezyaan out of Bel Mistress. Won a trial at Sandown-Hillside over 4 ½f January 15. Looks smart and can win this.
10	Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Per Favore with 125lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on June 7 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Miss Ole carrying 119lbs at $61. Fitter and a strong hope. 3rd Pick 10 Life After Love Jockey: Robert Whearty Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Robert Whearty T: Ciaron Maher	175	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Per Favore with 125lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on June 7 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Miss Ole carrying 119lbs at $61. Fitter and a strong hope.

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