AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MOCKRIDGE (4) did little in two runs last time in, but they were in much tougher races than what he meets here. Has looked good in two jumpouts this time in, the latest when he went to the line with the smart Dollar Shot under a light ride. HOOK 'N' SPUR (8) got well back over 6f at Caulfield Heath last time and never threatened. This doesn't look as hard so he can improve with the advantage of a good barrier. PRINCING (10) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 6f at Pakenham. He'll be better for that and the step up to 7f suits. SISTINE EXPRESS (14) didn't see where the winner, which was Concord Connie, went last start, but the fact she was tested there was a good pointer to the opinion the stable has and she draws to bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 December 26 over 7f, 6 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 126lbs at $61. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 December 5 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Regal Tycoon with 130lbs at $61. Been known to mix his form, but clearly has talent and has looked good in two jumpouts this time in. 1st Pick 4 Mockridge Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jackson Radley T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	60	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 December 26 over 7f, 6 len behind Stealth Of Night carrying 126lbs at $61. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm66 December 5 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Regal Tycoon with 130lbs at $61. Been known to mix his form, but clearly has talent and has looked good in two jumpouts this time in.
8	Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on April 29 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Empire Song with 131lbs at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Exit with 119lbs at $10. Hard to beat this time. 2nd Pick 8 Hook 'n' Spur Jockey: Will Gordon Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Will Gordon T: Gavin Bedggood	170	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on April 29 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Empire Song with 131lbs at $12. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Exit with 119lbs at $10. Hard to beat this time.
5	Second run back. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track Bm62 on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 3 len behind Celtics carrying 134lbs at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 7f, slow going 36 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 129lbs at $2.80. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 5 Queensbury Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Moloney J: Non Runner T: John Moloney	84	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track Bm62 on May 1 over 6 ¼f, 3 len behind Celtics carrying 134lbs at $13. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on November 28 over 7f, slow going 36 len behind Flag Flyer carrying 129lbs at $2.80. Plenty of improvement to come.

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