AU - Sandown Lakeside - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

43.5K

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Verdict

HANAFUBUKI (10) is hardly a prolific winner but what she has done is put up consistent ratings. Latest was backed up by strong closing splits that even hinted at her having something more up her sleeve and if that is the case then she can topple this lot. PROMISED LAND (2) was well fancied last time and ran up to that market expectation somewhat. Things are no tougher here though he will need a good steer from Holly Durnan from a potentially tricky draw. EXPEETEE (1) comes through the right form race along with SHULTZY (8) and the pair of them can be around the mark again. SCINTILLANTE (5) comes through a pair of good races behind a smart winner. Nothing of that level here and he is one that has shown glimpses of talent for better in the past. Real threat.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on November 19 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Enchanted Jenni carrying 130lbs at $41. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 10 over 1 5/16m, 0.8 len behind Bon Fete carrying 130lbs at $4.60. Two really good runs have set down the platform for her to knock one off. 1st Pick 10 Hanafubuki Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Craig Williams T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	131	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm66 on November 19 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Enchanted Jenni carrying 130lbs at $41. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 10 over 1 5/16m, 0.8 len behind Bon Fete carrying 130lbs at $4.60. Two really good runs have set down the platform for her to knock one off.
2	Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 13 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Suntora carrying 118lbs at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.5 len behind Oraqua carrying 129lbs at $4.60. Racing well and could break through. 2nd Pick 2 Promised Land Jockey: Holly Durnan Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne J: Holly Durnan T: Patrick & Michelle Payne	126	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 13 at Pakenham Bm78 on December 13 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Suntora carrying 118lbs at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Warrnambool Bm66 on November 30 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.5 len behind Oraqua carrying 129lbs at $4.60. Racing well and could break through.
1	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 10 over 1 5/16m, 1.5 len behind Bon Fete with 130lbs at $8. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Wodonga Bm66 November 28 over 1 ¼m defeating Meet The Wife with 128lbs at $3.70. Backed up the win with another good effort around here and that stacks up. 3rd Pick 1 Expeetee Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Gerald Egan J: Brittany Button T: Gerald Egan	142	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Bm66 on December 10 over 1 5/16m, 1.5 len behind Bon Fete with 130lbs at $8. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Wodonga Bm66 November 28 over 1 ¼m defeating Meet The Wife with 128lbs at $3.70. Backed up the win with another good effort around here and that stacks up.

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