AU - Donald - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

22.6K

VIEW

Verdict

BIG BOY BOWIE (1) enjoyed a nice trail behind the leading division then lengthened impressively to be beaten just over a length on debut last start over 5f at The Heath. Beautifully placed back in a country maiden over an extra 1f. Should be breaking through. POWERING AWAY (5) returned from a 20-week spell and made it four minor placings from as many career runs when an eye-catching second over 5 ½f at Mildura last time out. Has a terrible gate to contend with but if things go right he should be in the finish again. APACHE SUNRISE (8) improved out of sight when second-up recently, holding on well for third over 5 ½f at Stawell. Not drawn the best but based on the last effort she is a top three contender. PREMIUM RETURN (6) closed in good style on debut last start over 5f at The Heath. Should go well out to this trip. PACKERS JOURNEY (11) wasn't far away last time out at Bendigo and from a better gate today she is worth considering.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At debut, 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Farmelia with 131lbs at $11. Draws the fence so this looks a perfect set-up. 1st Pick 1 Big Boy Bowie Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Jess Gleeson J: Jett Stanley T: Jess Gleeson	161	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 5f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Farmelia with 131lbs at $11. Draws the fence so this looks a perfect set-up.
5	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Wind carrying 131lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, nose behind Beldari carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 5 Powering Away Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Patrick Payne J: Billy Egan T: Patrick Payne	164	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Restless Wind carrying 131lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Traralgon 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, nose behind Beldari carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
8	Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 10 len behind Glisk with 126lbs at $18. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Positive Image with 127lbs at $5. Heading the right way and is a leading hope this time. 3rd Pick 8 Apache Sunrise Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Archie Alexander J: Dean Yendall T: Archie Alexander	118	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 10 len behind Glisk with 126lbs at $18. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Positive Image with 127lbs at $5. Heading the right way and is a leading hope this time.

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