AU - Kembla Grange - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

30.5K

VIEW

Verdict

WILD THOUGHTS (1) finished third but was beaten a long way when stretched to 1 ³/16m at Newcastle last start. Has two wins from three runs over today's course and distance. Very fit and can return to form in this more suitable race. GLASTONBURY GIRL (8) has raced twice this prep and been strong through the line over 7f on each occasion. Won third-up over the mile at Canberra when last in work. Draws much closer today so she looks a huge chance to build on a nice record. OCEAN CHILL (2) led in a new role for her last start and she defied all challengers in a BM74 over 7 ¼f at Muswellbrook. Doubt she will find this any harder so a repeat performance is not out of the question. EMPRESS OF JAPAN (5) warmed up late to grab the minor prize over 7f here recently. Ready to peak third-up with the blinkers going back on. VELARIS (3) got going late when fresh from a spell over 6 ½f at Newcastle last time. Can make his mark over an extra 1f this afternoon.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 5 len behind Rothrock carrying 133lbs at $4. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on April 18 over 7 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Inspired Legend with 127lbs at $4.40. Back to his preferred distance and looks the testing material. 1st Pick 1 Wild Thoughts Jockey: Chad Lever Trainer: Kerry Parker J: Chad Lever T: Kerry Parker	170	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 5 len behind Rothrock carrying 133lbs at $4. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on April 18 over 7 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Inspired Legend with 127lbs at $4.40. Back to his preferred distance and looks the testing material.
8	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 7f, long-neck behind Chilli Margs with 129lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Magical Moments with 126lbs at $3.60. Promising filly who will be hard to hold out. 2nd Pick 8 Glastonbury Girl Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Matthew Smith	140	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 7f, long-neck behind Chilli Margs with 129lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Magical Moments with 126lbs at $3.60. Promising filly who will be hard to hold out.
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by a neck at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 May 1 over 7 ¼f defeating Antilocapra with 122lbs at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 7f, nose behind Chilli Margs with 128lbs at $6. Always runs well and she is particularly effective at this distance. 3rd Pick 2 Ocean Chill Jockey: Liberty Smyth Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Liberty Smyth T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	165	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by a neck at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 May 1 over 7 ¼f defeating Antilocapra with 122lbs at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 7f, nose behind Chilli Margs with 128lbs at $6. Always runs well and she is particularly effective at this distance.

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