AU - Scone - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

19.1K

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Verdict

The Kris Lees-trained BRITISH GEM (7) is back after a four-month spell. Best effort last prep was a second at Doomben over 6 ¾f when second-up from a spell. Will be too good for these if she finds that form. DAME DIVIDEND (10) settled towards the tail then found the line well to be beaten under two lengths over 6 ¾f at Wyong last time out. Promising signs that day and in this weaker maiden she comes right into calculations. HARRY'S BOY (4) looked to have his chance but may have found 6f a bit slick on debut recently at this track. Worth another chance over an extra ½f today. VLTAVA (5) returned from a 19-week spell and was having his first run for the Joel Wilkes stable when a close second over 6 ?f at Muswellbrook last start, coming from a seemingly hopeless position. Looks to have turned the corner and is one to watch for late in proceedings. CZECH HER OUT (9) next best with the help of the inside alley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1 m, 3.5 len behind My Charm carrying 123lbs at $3.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn November 1 over 6 ½f, soft track, 5 len behind Rosa Incanta carrying 125lbs at $12. Big chance to break through in this suitable race. 1st Pick 7 British Gem Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Kris Lees J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Kris Lees	103	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1 m, 3.5 len behind My Charm carrying 123lbs at $3.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn November 1 over 6 ½f, soft track, 5 len behind Rosa Incanta carrying 125lbs at $12. Big chance to break through in this suitable race.
10	Most recently 9th of 11 at Wyong Mdn on March 28 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.75 len behind Wishful Thinker with 121lbs at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Buckeye carrying 125lbs at $21. Better effort last time and in this company is a live chance. 2nd Pick 10 Dame Dividend Jockey: Anna Roper Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Anna Roper T: Matthew Smith	112	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 9th of 11 at Wyong Mdn on March 28 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.75 len behind Wishful Thinker with 121lbs at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 7f, slow going 9 len behind Buckeye carrying 125lbs at $21. Better effort last time and in this company is a live chance.
4	At debut, 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Oakfield Alaska with 129lbs at $8. Has ability and looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Harry's Boy Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Reece Jones T: Rodney Northam	88	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At debut, 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Oakfield Alaska with 129lbs at $8. Has ability and looks hard to beat.

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