AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

Onto our feature. Eight horses but the quality is there. ANGEL CAPITAL (3) is as good as any of these on his day as evidenced by his win in the G1 Rupert Clarke two back where he got a hot tempo to run at and exploded late. Blinkers stay on from The Everest which was too sharp back in trip, he'll sit off a strong pace here and have plenty of time to balance up and rip home. JIMMYSSTAR (1) beat Angel Capital in this race last year, arguably his best win to date although his form since has been a bit mixed. The Manikato win was impressive but he didn't beat a whole lot there, The Everest run was solid and he had no chance from the gate in the Russell Balding so excuses can be made. PERICLES (2) won the Russell Balding under a sweet ride. He's a G1 winner this trip and might be on fresher legs. BEIWACHT (5) is the 7f G1 specialist. He might not get all favours with SHADHAVAR (8) kicking up inside him but he did belt Angel Capital & Jimmy in the Memsie earlier this Spring.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently got back early 8th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Tempted with 129lbs at $51. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f defeating Sepals with 123lbs at $5. Very talented and sets up well to his right trip. 1st Pick 3 Angel Capital Jockey: Ben Melham Trainer: Chris Waller J: Ben Melham T: Chris Waller	162	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently got back early 8th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Tempted with 129lbs at $51. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield on September 19 over 7f defeating Sepals with 123lbs at $5. Very talented and sets up well to his right trip.
1	At the latest run 7th of 15 in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Pericles with 129lbs at $3.80. The run before that 6th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Tempted carrying 129lbs at $19. No hope latest, he'll be steaming home. 2nd Pick 1 Jimmysstar Jockey: Ethan Brown Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Ethan Brown T: Ciaron Maher	185	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 15 in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Pericles with 129lbs at $3.80. The run before that 6th of 12 in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Tempted carrying 129lbs at $19. No hope latest, he'll be steaming home.
2	Dual acceptor. Last start won by 0.8 len in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f defeating Headwall carrying 129lbs at $17. The race before that 7th of 16 in the G2 Sydney Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Grafterburners carrying 129lbs at $13. Brings fresher legs and is a G1 winner this trip. 3rd Pick 2 Pericles Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Craig Williams T: Bjorn Baker	155	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last start won by 0.8 len in the G2 Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f defeating Headwall carrying 129lbs at $17. The race before that 7th of 16 in the G2 Sydney Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Grafterburners carrying 129lbs at $13. Brings fresher legs and is a G1 winner this trip.

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