AU - Hamilton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

22.3K

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Verdict

Plenty of value to be had at Hamilton, including their Cup worth 65K over 1 ?m. PRESTIGE HELLBENT (5) improved sharply second up when finishing runner-up at Bairnsdale by a short-head nearly 3 weeks ago. He has the draw advantage over the top pick, and should go close to getting the job done here. Each way. HANK HONK (1) was a beaten favourite on debut after missing the kick at the end of last season. He has won another jump-out leading into his return here, and is good enough to set the record straight by taking this out. Follow your money. RUN FORREST RUN (7) is a locally trained gelding making his debut from the coveted pole position with the aide of a 7lbs claim. Follow any market confidence. QUEEN OF THE TOP (17) resumes from a spell and was a recent jump-out winner. She has the scope to be competitive in this. Keep safe in all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on September 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind High Falls carrying 128lbs at $2.80. Looks hard to beat. 1st Pick 3 Japanese Moka Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Non Runner T: Matt Laurie	141	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on September 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind High Falls carrying 128lbs at $2.80. Looks hard to beat.
5	Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn at Tatura on September 7 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Pretty Panther with 128lbs at $8.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 6f, head behind Luminary Miss carrying 126lbs at $12. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 5 Prestige Hellbent Jockey: Jake Noonan Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Jake Noonan T: Matt Laurie	160	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn at Tatura on September 7 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Pretty Panther with 128lbs at $8.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 6f, head behind Luminary Miss carrying 126lbs at $12. Leading prospect.
1	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on July 31 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Flying Fury with 128lbs at $2.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 3rd Pick 1 Hank Honk Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Lindsey Smith J: Dean Yendall T: Lindsey Smith	92	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on July 31 over 5 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Flying Fury with 128lbs at $2.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

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