AU - Sandown Lakeside - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

MAHERSHALA (17) is a progressive 3yo gelding who resumed with a dominant maiden win at Seymour over 5f, sent out a prohibitive quote but justifying it wholly, coming away to win by 3.5 lengths. He's open to plenty of improvement and up to 6f will suit nicely. REGAL MIGHT (8) can run well at odds. He's off a let up here but ran a great race fresh behind Prince Tycoon who has since placed in the Listed Creswick Stakes. He draws the inside, kicks up to lead and can give a bold sight. MONGOLIAN GOBI (6) was well backed in Adelaide lat time but couldn't figure. The win prior at Pakenham reads well, look for a better effort. STAY HUMBLE (3) was good off a long break at Mornington and has strong claims as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
17	Second-up. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 6f, 2 len behind I Stand By You carrying 128lbs at $3. Went for a spell before returning favourite, won by 3.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw June 11 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Mathletes carrying 131lbs at $1.35. Very progressive and can go on with the job. 1st Pick 17 Mahershala Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Williams T: Ciaron Maher	115	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 6f, 2 len behind I Stand By You carrying 128lbs at $3. Went for a spell before returning favourite, won by 3.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw June 11 over 5f on a rain affected track defeating Mathletes carrying 131lbs at $1.35. Very progressive and can go on with the job.
8	Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Prince Tycoon carrying 133lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 on September 24 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Thebelmontgangster carrying 130lbs at $6. That form has worked out - takes catching. 2nd Pick 8 Regal Might Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: John Mcardle J: Daniel Stackhouse T: John Mcardle	97	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 5 ½f, 0.8 len behind Prince Tycoon carrying 133lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 on September 24 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Thebelmontgangster carrying 130lbs at $6. That form has worked out - takes catching.
6	Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 130lbs at $3.30. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 29 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Zebra Finch carrying 131lbs at $2.70. Can bounce back. 3rd Pick 6 Mongolian Gobi Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Peter Gelagotis J: Jye Mcneil T: Peter Gelagotis	163	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 6f, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 130lbs at $3.30. The run before that favourite, won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Cl1 May 29 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Zebra Finch carrying 131lbs at $2.70. Can bounce back.

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