AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

Easily the race of the day and keen to see the resuming TOUCHDOWN (9) who went through the grades nicely last time in. He won three in a row and was often heavily backed before getting into a tricky spot off a slow speed in a BM78 before the break when off a setback. 7f here is short of his best and the wide draw isn't ideal but he's one that will have Group level aspirations going forward. HE'LL RIP (1) is up and running and racing very well, placing in his past two in stronger Saturday company. He only needs to hold that form to be going close again. BOTANICAL BOY (20) resumes. He's a handy sort who won two in a row nicely last time in and can run a bold race. FEAR NO EVIL (17) resumes. He's 2/2 first up and handles all ground, he'll roll forward and take catching. Wary of the import CURRAWOOD (6) who boasts some strong overseas form, the market will be key for the Bedggood yard.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 January 24 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Narbold with 132lbs at $1.75. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.3 len Sale Mdn-Sw September 14 over 7f defeating Thinxzo with 131lbs at $1.16. Very progressive gelding who can make his presence felt. 1st Pick 9 Touchdown Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jackson Radley T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	116	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 January 24 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Narbold with 132lbs at $1.75. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.3 len Sale Mdn-Sw September 14 over 7f defeating Thinxzo with 131lbs at $1.16. Very progressive gelding who can make his presence felt.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on June 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 119lbs at $11. Before that 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 7f, on rain affected going, long-neck behind Roadcone carrying 123lbs at $4.20. Well placed. Going very well and has strong claims. 2nd Pick 1 He'll Rip Jockey: Holly Durnan Trainer: L & T Corstens & W Larkin J: Holly Durnan T: L & T Corstens & W Larkin	138	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Hcp on June 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 119lbs at $11. Before that 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on June 6 over 7f, on rain affected going, long-neck behind Roadcone carrying 123lbs at $4.20. Well placed. Going very well and has strong claims.
20	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Flemington Bm84 January 17 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Supernima carrying 119lbs at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 November 14 over 6f, soft track, a head behind Delicate Lady carrying 132lbs at $2.50. Nice type who should run well fresh. 3rd Pick 20 Botanical Boy Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Clayton Douglas J: Jamie Mott T: Clayton Douglas	151	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Flemington Bm84 January 17 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Supernima carrying 119lbs at $2.50. First up last campaign second of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 November 14 over 6f, soft track, a head behind Delicate Lady carrying 132lbs at $2.50. Nice type who should run well fresh.

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Silks

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

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.