AU - Hamilton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

15.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 6

24.2K

VIEW

Verdict

NOONDAY GUN (2) warmed up for this with a hit-out in Stakes grade over 1 ?m at Flemington first-up. Brought two sharp trials to that. A talented jumper with four wins from five starts over the obstacles. Will strip fitter and makes plenty of appeal. TOPSPIN (7) won a steeplechase trial here, and his flat form on either side of that is strong. Wasn't far away over 1 ?/16m at Pakenham last time. He's proved to be a reliable hurdler who gets weight relief here over brushes with the claimer engaged. FIELD OF LIGHTS (3) resumes and has been well prepared for it. His steeples form last preparation suggests he will be around the mark if presented on song. Stablemate BAZINI (5) also resumes, and he's also had a solid string of leadups. Has Pateman aboard, and we may see more from him this preparation.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Racing second-up today. Fresh up after eight months finished tenth of 12 runners at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 1m, on slow going 11 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 123lbs at $91. Previously second-up won by 2 len Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle on June 1 over 2 ¹/16m slow going defeating Sing For Peace carrying 155lbs at $4.40 in a jumps. Forgive first-up failure. The one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Noonday Gun Jockey: Tom Ryan Trainer: Shane Jackson J: Tom Ryan T: Shane Jackson	245	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Racing second-up today. Fresh up after eight months finished tenth of 12 runners at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 28 over 1m, on slow going 11 len behind Whisky On The Hill carrying 123lbs at $91. Previously second-up won by 2 len Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle on June 1 over 2 ¹/16m slow going defeating Sing For Peace carrying 155lbs at $4.40 in a jumps. Forgive first-up failure. The one to beat.
7	Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at Pakenham Bm66 on March 19 over 1/16m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Twilight Elegance with 122lbs at $13. Start before won by 1.3 len Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1/16m defeating Midnight Glow carrying 122lbs at $26. Continues to improve. Winning chance back over the obstacles. 2nd Pick 7 Topspin Jockey: Jordan Hart Trainer: Joanne Mugavin J: Jordan Hart T: Joanne Mugavin	139	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Last start finished seventh of 11 runners at Pakenham Bm66 on March 19 over 1/16m, on slow going 3.5 len behind Twilight Elegance with 122lbs at $13. Start before won by 1.3 len Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1/16m defeating Midnight Glow carrying 122lbs at $26. Continues to improve. Winning chance back over the obstacles.
3	Back from a spell. Will be around the mark. 3rd Pick 3 Field Of Lights Jockey: Dean Parker Trainer: Symon Wilde J: Dean Parker T: Symon Wilde	119	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Back from a spell. Will be around the mark.

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