AU - Mount Gambier - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

4.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.8K

VIEW

Verdict

BELLA ANGELICA (8) showed good speed last time at Warrnambool before fading late into fourth. The drop back to a shorter trip looks ideal, and with the claim she carries very little weight. Peaking now and should prove tough to run down. BEL HOTESSE (9) has been below her best in her last two but her earlier form reads well for this. Backs up quickly and with Crowther engaged she's worth another chance in a thin race. SUNSET PRAYER (4) is a daughter of The Autumn Sun and debuts off a Bordertown trial placing. Retains Livesey from the trials and she can make an impact first-up. TUFFEN UP (6) is a well-related filly by All Too Hard out of Down The Corridor, dam of black-type performers including Press Down. Trial form suggests she'll need to lift but she deserves respect. ZANELE (5) trialled well before debuting but didn't fire. Should improve with that experience and is worth another look.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Lantana carrying 123lbs at $4.80. The run before that ran last in a small field at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 6f, slow going 10 len behind Star Of Omaha with 123lbs at $2.35. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching. 1st Pick 8 Bella Angelica Jockey: Christopher Pang Trainer: Tom Dabernig J: Christopher Pang T: Tom Dabernig	150	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on November 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Lantana carrying 123lbs at $4.80. The run before that ran last in a small field at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 11 over 6f, slow going 10 len behind Star Of Omaha with 123lbs at $2.35. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
9	Last start 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 5f, 7 len behind Beyond Mysti with 123lbs at $18. The race before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 5f, 4 len behind Skadoosh with 123lbs at $31. Backs up quickly and gets her chance to break through. 2nd Pick 9 Bel Hotesse Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Nicole Irwin J: Kayla Crowther T: Nicole Irwin	133	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 5f, 7 len behind Beyond Mysti with 123lbs at $18. The race before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 5f, 4 len behind Skadoosh with 123lbs at $31. Backs up quickly and gets her chance to break through.
4	First starter by The Autumn Sun out of Kyrie Eleison purchased for AUD $ 18,000 (Inglis 2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale). Has a total of six trials prior to her debut today. Can get off the mark at first outing despite an awkward draw. 3rd Pick 4 Sunset Prayer Jockey: Alana Livesey Trainer: Dean Saxon J: Alana Livesey T: Dean Saxon	45	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis First starter by The Autumn Sun out of Kyrie Eleison purchased for AUD $ 18,000 (Inglis 2025 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale). Has a total of six trials prior to her debut today. Can get off the mark at first outing despite an awkward draw.

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