AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

Tricky 5f race. If LANDMARK (10) can settle closer from a good draw he'll go close. He got home strongly first up at Caulfield Heath under 134lbs to grab second, dropping 9lbs into this on the bigger track. He's got good ability on his day and will take holding out. ACTUALITY (15) is racing consistently without breaking through. She's placed in her past two and should get every chance tracking the speed. WINNASEDGE (2) resumes. He put up some nice performances last time in against subsequent Group performed horses, albeit over a touch further. 5f here from the wide gate and where he gets to is the niggle. PER SEMPRE (12) charged home fresh in a strong effort, solid again last time. She'll be running on late. HARRY GOT STYLES (3) resumes at his pet trip and draws for a lovely run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Second-up. First-up after a year came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on April 29 over 5f, 2 len behind Along The River with 134lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on April 12 2025 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 112lbs at $12. Nice return and if he can settle closer he'll take beating. 1st Pick 10 Landmark Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Lloyd Kennewell J: Beau Mertens T: Lloyd Kennewell	82	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after a year came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on April 29 over 5f, 2 len behind Along The River with 134lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on April 12 2025 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 112lbs at $12. Nice return and if he can settle closer he'll take beating.
15	Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 9 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Swift Force with 117lbs at $9.50. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Not Surprised with 130lbs at $2. Can improve again. Going well and should be right there again. 2nd Pick 15 Actuality Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	100	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on May 9 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Swift Force with 117lbs at $9.50. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Not Surprised with 130lbs at $2. Can improve again. Going well and should be right there again.
2	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 18 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day June 7 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Cosmic Fire with 126lbs at $3. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 February 1 2025 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Mighty with 132lbs at $5. Has some dash and can figure fresh. 3rd Pick 2 Winnasedge Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Nick Ryan J: Jamie Mott T: Nick Ryan	109	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 18 at Eagle Farm in the LR Qld Day June 7 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Cosmic Fire with 126lbs at $3. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 February 1 2025 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Mighty with 132lbs at $5. Has some dash and can figure fresh.

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