AU - Canberra - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 2

Turf

SOFT 7

15.7K

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Verdict

KENDALIA (3) didn't handle the Heavy going behind a subsequent winner last time out, with his form prior on better going stacking right up. Firmer footing this time is a big tick,as is the drop in trip. Expecting a much better effort this time. CHOLANTE (1) was fair off a very long break first-up and should be better for that performance. She boasts a strong second-up record, running behind the very handy So You Pence when second-up last campaign. Loy now hops on board and she can put her best foot forward. CASHBOOK (2) will appreciate the firmer footing today and can fire with the winkers going on. GEM TYCOON (6) can bounce back to form after failing on the heavy deck last time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 in a Cl2-Sw at Canberra Acton on August 21 over 5f, 3 len behind Super Infinity carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Before that got back early 2nd in a small field in a Cl2 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Zou Royal carrying 130lbs at $7. Racing well and can get back to winning ways now. 1st Pick 5 Must Be Sain Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Natalie Jarvis J: Non Runner T: Natalie Jarvis	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 in a Cl2-Sw at Canberra Acton on August 21 over 5f, 3 len behind Super Infinity carrying 130lbs at $5.50. Before that got back early 2nd in a small field in a Cl2 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 6f, 0.7 len behind Zou Royal carrying 130lbs at $7. Racing well and can get back to winning ways now.
3	Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 in a Ctry Bm66 at Moruya on August 16 over 7f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Triptolemus with 129lbs at $3.40. Before that 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 Bm62 at Goulburn on August 3 over 7f, nose behind Peace Bird carrying 133lbs at $4.60. Looks an improver coming back in trip. 2nd Pick 3 Kendalia Jockey: Louise Day Trainer: Matthew Dale J: Louise Day T: Matthew Dale	139	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 in a Ctry Bm66 at Moruya on August 16 over 7f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Triptolemus with 129lbs at $3.40. Before that 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 Bm62 at Goulburn on August 3 over 7f, nose behind Peace Bird carrying 133lbs at $4.60. Looks an improver coming back in trip.
1	Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran last in a small field in a Tab Fed Open 85 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 5f, 3 len behind Action King carrying 121lbs at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Bm74 at Wagga on May 2 2025 over 6f, 3 len behind So You Pence carrying 126lbs at $61. Improved sharply second-up last campaign and she laid the foundations last start. 3rd Pick 1 Cholante Jockey: Brodie Loy Trainer: Luke Pepper J: Brodie Loy T: Luke Pepper	114	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 14 months ran last in a small field in a Tab Fed Open 85 at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 5f, 3 len behind Action King carrying 121lbs at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 in a Ctry Bm74 at Wagga on May 2 2025 over 6f, 3 len behind So You Pence carrying 126lbs at $61. Improved sharply second-up last campaign and she laid the foundations last start.

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