AU - Mornington - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

VALEDICTORIAN (6) has had a few chances but continues to race well, off a short let up for this. He was beaten just two lengths when last seen at Geelong in a handy maiden and with a bit more time under his belt, and residual fitness on his side, he can get the job done. KINGS COMMISSION (1) resumes. He's a relation to Black Caviar (out of the great mare's first foal, Oscietra) who showed glimpses in two runs last time in. He's off a long break, watch the betting. INSPIRING (5) is an Impending gelding on debut for the Eurell yard who has jumped out well and can win. FUNDAMENTAL NATURE (10) is an Exceedance filly for the Ciaron Maher yard who has also jumped out nicely and has been met with early support, wary.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Regeneration with 128lbs at $16. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Seven Oceans with 126lbs at $4. Keeps racing well and has fitness on his side. 1st Pick 6 Valedictorian Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Jamie Mott T: Julius Sandhu	237	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Regeneration with 128lbs at $16. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Seven Oceans with 126lbs at $4. Keeps racing well and has fitness on his side.
1	Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw September 18 2024 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Amelita carrying 126lbs at $21. On debut fourth of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw August 29 2024 over 5 ½f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Escarpa with 128lbs at $17. This is an ideal race to kick off. Has shown ability, wary from the good draw. 2nd Pick 1 Kings Commission Jockey: Carleen Hefel Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes J: Carleen Hefel T: M, W & J Hawkes	90	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw September 18 2024 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Amelita carrying 126lbs at $21. On debut fourth of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw August 29 2024 over 5 ½f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Escarpa with 128lbs at $17. This is an ideal race to kick off. Has shown ability, wary from the good draw.
3	Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Alzaro with 126lbs at $14. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Naitanui with 128lbs at $1.50. Coming along well and can figure with a good ride. 3rd Pick 3 Burleigh Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Non Runner T: Ciaron Maher	108	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 5 ½f, 1.2 len behind Alzaro with 126lbs at $14. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Naitanui with 128lbs at $1.50. Coming along well and can figure with a good ride.

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