AU - Illawarra Grange - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

29.3K

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Verdict

WRITTEN DOLL (1) returned for his second campaign with a sound on-pace third over today's journey at Kembla Grange. Tongue-tie goes on from the good draw with the key jockey change. Hard to hold out. ANDARNA (7) started hard in the market on resumption with a fast-finishing second from back in the field over 5f at Kembla Grange. Tommy Berry retains the mount and she looks ready for the 6f. Leading contender. DAME DIVIDEND (8) seven weeks between runs when taken back from the wide gate before launching late with a tough third over 6 ¼f at Newcastle. Finds a suitable race from a much better draw. Can box seat and figure prominently. ANTHROPOID (2) back for his third prep and gelded over the break. Raced in Group company last time in and returns with the two trials under his belt. Winkers come off and must be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Dual acceptor. Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 26 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Poisonous carrying 129lbs at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on July 16 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Stakeholder with 129lbs at $3.20. Strips fitter from the better draw and ready to win. 1st Pick 1 Written Doll Jockey: Rachel King Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Rachel King T: David Pfieffer	180	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 26 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Poisonous carrying 129lbs at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on July 16 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Stakeholder with 129lbs at $3.20. Strips fitter from the better draw and ready to win.
7	Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 5f, 9 len behind Just Awesome carrying 121lbs at $5. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Hearts Affair carrying 123lbs at $3.40. Sound return and looking for this extra trip. 2nd Pick 7 Andarna Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Robert & Luke Price J: Tommy Berry T: Robert & Luke Price	119	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 5f, 9 len behind Just Awesome carrying 121lbs at $5. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 5f, 2.25 len behind Hearts Affair carrying 123lbs at $3.40. Sound return and looking for this extra trip.
8	Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.75 len behind Sphere carrying 128lbs at $21. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Spiv carrying 126lbs at $51. Fitter now and gets a better set-up for this. 3rd Pick 8 Dame Dividend Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Jay Ford T: Matthew Smith	119	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.75 len behind Sphere carrying 128lbs at $21. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Spiv carrying 126lbs at $51. Fitter now and gets a better set-up for this.

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Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.