AU - Scone - Race 8

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

6.5f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 7

18.7K

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Verdict

HAILSTONES (14) scored on debut over this course and distance then raced wide and wasn't disgraced at Newcastle a fortnight ago in heavy ground. Takes on the older horses but has the talent to play a big role. OAKFIELD MISSOURI (3) saluted on debut here two back then raced handy and looked a chance only to be edged out over 6f at this track last time. Progressive three-year-old who is clearly a big threat. ROCKTHEVELIO (4) stalked the pace then destroyed a maiden field at Nowra over 6f recently. Draws the fence and with some natural improvement can easily go back-to-back. FRANKELY SUBLIME (5) impressed first-up at Gosford, finally breaking the maiden at start 12. Can go on with the job.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
14	Having third race start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn June 9 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Leovanni carrying 125lbs at $13. Last start 5th of 9 at Newcastle 2yo Hcp on June 27 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 4 len behind Genesis Runner carrying 128lbs at $9. Promising gelding who will be mighty hard to beat. 1st Pick 14 Hailstones Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Mitchell Bell T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	223	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at this track Mdn June 9 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Leovanni carrying 125lbs at $13. Last start 5th of 9 at Newcastle 2yo Hcp on June 27 over 6 ½f, in the wet, 4 len behind Genesis Runner carrying 128lbs at $9. Promising gelding who will be mighty hard to beat.
3	Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.75 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw June 9 over 5f in soft going defeating Flaunter carrying 130lbs at $2.30. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on June 29 over 6f, slow going nose behind Starverna with 130lbs at $2.45. Coming along nicely and is expected to run well again. 2nd Pick 3 Oakfield Missouri Jockey: Mikayla Weir Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Mikayla Weir T: Scott Singleton	134	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.75 len at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw June 9 over 5f in soft going defeating Flaunter carrying 130lbs at $2.30. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Cl1 on June 29 over 6f, slow going nose behind Starverna with 130lbs at $2.45. Coming along nicely and is expected to run well again.
4	Second-up. First-up after five months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 4 len at Nowra Mdn-Sw June 15 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Grand Carousel carrying 126lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Toussaint with 122lbs at $2.80. Sure to go well again. Can get the job done again. 3rd Pick 4 Rockthevelio Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Alysha Collett T: David Pfieffer	118	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 4 len at Nowra Mdn-Sw June 15 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Grand Carousel carrying 126lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 7 ½f, 2.25 len behind Toussaint with 122lbs at $2.80. Sure to go well again. Can get the job done again.

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