AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

35.8K

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Verdict

VEYEPEE (9) resumes. He looked good in his maiden campaign, winning impressively on debut at Geelong and again at Caulfield Heath before being sent out a $6 chance to Salty Pearl in a rich race and battling away for sixth. Kicks off at a good trip, Shinn booked from the inside gate and he looks one that can measure up to better races. MELEK (18) resumes off a long break having not been seen since winning well over this trip on debut at Caulfield Heath. He's been scratched a few times, late betting will be key if he does line up. CASHOUT (11) resumed with a comfortable win at Pakenham Synthetic over 7f and looks to have come back very well. Hard to catch again with the race fitness. PRINCE OF BROOKY (16) looks ready for this trip now and back onto turf is fine, he can measure up on an each-way basis.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas March 14 over 1m, 5 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 128lbs at $6. On debut won by 2.75 len Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 7 ¼f defeating Cuttin' Class carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Talented type who takes catching with Shinn on. 1st Pick 9 Veyepee Jockey: Blake Shinn Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Blake Shinn T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	79	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas March 14 over 1m, 5 len behind Salty Pearl carrying 128lbs at $6. On debut won by 2.75 len Geelong Mdn-Sw January 26 over 7 ¼f defeating Cuttin' Class carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Talented type who takes catching with Shinn on.
18	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath on December 3 over 1m defeating Wolfoffitroystreet carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Has good ability, market best guide. 2nd Pick 18 Melek Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates T: Ciaron Maher	97	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath on December 3 over 1m defeating Wolfoffitroystreet carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Has good ability, market best guide.
11	Second run back. First-up after seven months raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 7f defeating Banknote Hustler with 131lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Geelong on January 14 over 7f defeating Perfect Serdang with 128lbs at $1.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Fitter and can go on with it. 3rd Pick 11 Cashout Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Jamie Melham T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	153	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 7f defeating Banknote Hustler with 131lbs at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Geelong on January 14 over 7f defeating Perfect Serdang with 128lbs at $1.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Fitter and can go on with it.

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