AU - Sandown Lakeside - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

35.7K

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Verdict

MR BLUNT (1) looks very nicely placed back in grade. He was a dominant winner in better company two back at Flemington before an even effort when very well supported last time in a bit of a dash home. This is a fair bit easier, he just needs to tick the soft track box which is an unknown. ROYAL EMBLEM (8) is a lightly raced former import who was well backed at Warrnambool for the Maher yard first up, battling away well enough for fifth. Second up in the UK he beat Mukhatalif who also came out here and won well. Respecting. LIKE A TIGER (4) is going well, a good winner two back at Warrnambool before just being nosed out last time. He'll be charging late. STRAAND DEAL (3) is fresh for this off a win at Morphettville and should measure up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 5th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on May 16 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 120lbs at $1.85. The start before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Flemington Bm74 April 25 over 1m defeating Cavalry carrying 125lbs at $16. Suited this class and will take beating. 1st Pick 1 Mr Blunt Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Non Runner T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	152	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on May 16 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 120lbs at $1.85. The start before that favourite, came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Flemington Bm74 April 25 over 1m defeating Cavalry carrying 125lbs at $16. Suited this class and will take beating.
8	Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Inherently with 132lbs at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Windsor 3&4yo Mdn Sw July 21 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Mukhtalif with 133lbs at $15. Has upside and should improve quickly. 2nd Pick 8 Royal Emblem Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	113	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 15 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Inherently with 132lbs at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Windsor 3&4yo Mdn Sw July 21 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Mukhtalif with 133lbs at $15. Has upside and should improve quickly.
4	Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1m, on a slow track, nose behind Miracle Spin carrying 132lbs at $5.50. The start before that won by a head at Warrnambool Bm66 May 5 over 1 ¹/16m in heavy going defeating Amleto carrying 132lbs at $12. Went close last time. Going well and looks a strong hope. 3rd Pick 4 Like A Tiger Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Matthew Smerdon J: John Allen T: Matthew Smerdon	111	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1m, on a slow track, nose behind Miracle Spin carrying 132lbs at $5.50. The start before that won by a head at Warrnambool Bm66 May 5 over 1 ¹/16m in heavy going defeating Amleto carrying 132lbs at $12. Went close last time. Going well and looks a strong hope.

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