AU - Bendigo - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

30.2K

VIEW

Verdict

Siding with WRITTEN EMPIRE (8) off an encouraging debut here over 6 ½f, beaten half a length by the Group-performed Zambales. Should relish the rise to 7 ½f and will come on from the experience. Sets up very well from the gate and should go close. PASSIO (5) has just found one better in both starts to date, chasing a handy one on debut at Sale in strong time before stepping up to this trip at Mornington last time and running well. Can improve again. BLUE GAMBLE (9) is a Russian Revolution filly on debut for the Moody & Coleman yard who can run well from the inside. RESTRICT ME NOT (6) is a Shamus Award colt who has shown ability and can figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	At debut, 4th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on September 6 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Zambales carrying 128lbs at $8. Strong debut and looks very well placed here. 1st Pick 8 Written Empire Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Craig Williams T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	168	-	-	-	72%
Analysis At debut, 4th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on September 6 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Zambales carrying 128lbs at $8. Strong debut and looks very well placed here.
5	Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on August 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Cignetti with 126lbs at $8.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 7 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Iamabadguy with 126lbs at $2.10. Has been racing well. Knocking on door and can go one better. 2nd Pick 5 Passio Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Thomas Stockdale T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	145	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on August 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Cignetti with 126lbs at $8.50. Second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 7 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Iamabadguy with 126lbs at $2.10. Has been racing well. Knocking on door and can go one better.
10	Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Flemington 2yo Hcp July 18 over 1m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Ko Phangan carrying 123lbs at $5. On debut fifth of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 19 over 5f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Fast Freddie with 123lbs at $21. Has ability and can run well fresh. 3rd Pick 10 Delahra Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black J: Non Runner T: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black	93	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Flemington 2yo Hcp July 18 over 1m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Ko Phangan carrying 123lbs at $5. On debut fifth of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 19 over 5f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Fast Freddie with 123lbs at $21. Has ability and can run well fresh.

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