AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

36.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

TALES OF TIME (1) resumes. He just missed in the G3 Maribyrnong Plate on debut before easily taking care of a maiden field as the $1.18 favourite when last seen. Profiles as if he'll continue to improve and can win this despite the 134lbs impost. JACARANDA (2) just missed last time out in a bunched finish, beaten a head by Buggsy having chased the 3yo's in the Lightning Stakes prior which is good form. Sets up well and looks a key danger. Wary of SUNBLISS (9) who beat Rubare on debut at Cranbourne back in March. Fancy she'll get further this time in but can win here. HOME INVASION (10) is a speedy filly who might be best suited this trip and can take catching.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Werribee on May 30 over 5f on a soft track defeating Astern Fight carrying 126lbs at $1.18. When resuming last campaign made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in the G3 Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington on November 4 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Tornado Valley carrying 128lbs at $18. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on August 31. Profiles well and should go close. 1st Pick 1 Tales Of Time Jockey: Ben Melham Trainer: Clinton Mcdonald J: Ben Melham T: Clinton Mcdonald	146	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 2.5 len at Werribee on May 30 over 5f on a soft track defeating Astern Fight carrying 126lbs at $1.18. When resuming last campaign made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 in the G3 Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington on November 4 over 5f, slow going long-neck behind Tornado Valley carrying 128lbs at $18. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on August 31. Profiles well and should go close.
2	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 in the LR Lightning Stakes at Morphettville on July 25 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Cavalry Girl with 115lbs at $5. Last start 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at this track on August 22 over 5f, on heavy track, head behind Buggsy with 119lbs at $13. Sets up well here and should take beating. 2nd Pick 2 Jacaranda Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jackson Radley T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	200	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 in the LR Lightning Stakes at Morphettville on July 25 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Cavalry Girl with 115lbs at $5. Last start 2nd of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at this track on August 22 over 5f, on heavy track, head behind Buggsy with 119lbs at $13. Sets up well here and should take beating.
9	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite, won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne on March 27 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Rubare carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Talented filly who can remain unbeaten. 3rd Pick 9 Sunbliss Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Jamie Melham T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	120	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when favourite, won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne on March 27 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Rubare carrying 123lbs at $2.60. Talented filly who can remain unbeaten.

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