AU - Hamilton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

22.1K

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Verdict

STERNIN (11) settled too far back at Echuca over but was close up in town and at Ballarat prior over 5f. Keeps Yendall and has the blinkers on for the first time. Expect him to push forward today, and he has strong prospects. CONISTON SPICE (6) looked good in the lead-ups but looked a run short at Swan Hill on debut. Has a handy gate and the tongue tie is applied today. In a leading barn and quick improvement is on the cards. I WILL SHINE (2) resumes and has looked sharp, winning two recent Camperdown jumpouts. Most of the extra gear comes off, and he's likely to be very competitive in this lineup. Expect SILVER SNOW (5) to make good improvement third-up. Just missed this trip the last time he raced here, and he has the blinkers on again. That effort stacks right up. FASHION WORLD (8) rates strongly but is unlikely to present on a 2-day return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Most recently 6th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Western Lane carrying 126lbs at $4.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Power carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Go close with average luck. 1st Pick 11 Sternin Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Mitchell Freedman J: Dean Yendall T: Mitchell Freedman	145	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Most recently 6th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Western Lane carrying 126lbs at $4.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Absolute Power carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Go close with average luck.
6	Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 4f, 3.5 len behind Bimballa carrying 127lbs at $4.80. Looms as a serious contender. 2nd Pick 6 Coniston Spice Jockey: Eoin Walsh Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Eoin Walsh T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	104	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 4f, 3.5 len behind Bimballa carrying 127lbs at $4.80. Looms as a serious contender.
2	Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 6 ½f, 7 len behind Al Prancer with 131lbs at $11. On debut second last of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 6 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 131lbs at $4.20. The betting will be key. 3rd Pick 2 I Will Shine Jockey: Tom Madden Trainer: Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell J: Tom Madden T: Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell	70	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 6 ½f, 7 len behind Al Prancer with 131lbs at $11. On debut second last of 9 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 6 len behind Delicate Lady carrying 131lbs at $4.20. The betting will be key.

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