AU - Sandown Lakeside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

STEALTH OF NIGHT (7) was short odds second up around here but ended up having to pull out the stops to land the prize. Was able to dig right in and see off a roughie who had a real go. Showed a good attitude and that may bring her right to the boil for this. MOMETZ (15) may want a bit further than this now but was a 7f winner last time and his profile says that he is one that will be winning more races. ATTAIN (10) closed nicely when resuming and well worth another go at 7f on the back of that. Zip from three over 7f to date (and poor in lone mile run) but with a new yard though and shaped as though it would suit. HOLA AMIGOS (14) and ZOURAIN (3) ran 1-2 at Pakenham before both running well below that form last time. Neither appeal as horses to carve through the grades but this is the right sort of company.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on November 22 over 6 ½f, nose behind Al Prancer carrying 125lbs at $3.50. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 December 10 over 7f defeating Thorin with 126lbs at $1.80. Showed great ticker to fight and score last time and can explode off that with a great overall profile. 1st Pick 7 Stealth Of Night Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Craig Williams T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	157	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on November 22 over 6 ½f, nose behind Al Prancer carrying 125lbs at $3.50. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at this track Bm70 December 10 over 7f defeating Thorin with 126lbs at $1.80. Showed great ticker to fight and score last time and can explode off that with a great overall profile.
15	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Supernima with 128lbs at $12. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 66 December 12 over 7f defeating Figlio D'argento carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Profiles nicely. Stays at 7f but has to be a big chance to go back-to-back. 2nd Pick 15 Mometz Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	130	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on November 28 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Supernima with 128lbs at $12. Last start favourite, won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 66 December 12 over 7f defeating Figlio D'argento carrying 128lbs at $2.30. Profiles nicely. Stays at 7f but has to be a big chance to go back-to-back.
10	Second-up. First-up after eight months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm66 on December 10 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Primal Spirit with 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on August 14 2024 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Sparkling with 125lbs at $8. Never in it fresh but off a long break there and can be much sharper this time around. 3rd Pick 10 Attain Jockey: Logan Bates Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Logan Bates T: Gavin Bedggood	108	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm66 on December 10 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Primal Spirit with 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on August 14 2024 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Sparkling with 125lbs at $8. Never in it fresh but off a long break there and can be much sharper this time around.

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