AU - Hamilton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ABYDOS (1) stormed home at any old price to be beaten just over a length on debut over 6 ¼f at Geelong. Settled back again last start over this trip at Sale but struggled to reel them in. Meets a weaker field today and looks an excellent chance to open the account. RENTIER (8) has made a promising start to his career. Missed the placings for the first time last start but recorded by far his best rating when beaten less than a length over 6f at Swan Hill. Gets winkers on for the first time and should enjoy the extra 1f. NEVER PEGASUS (5) made it three minor placings in a row when just denied as a short-priced favourite over a similar trip to this at Naracoorte recently. Might settle off the pace this time with the blinkers removed. One of the key contenders. PIKLEMEGRANMOTHER (11) was 45-days between runs when a close fourth over 6f at the Bool last start. Big chance over the longer journey today. VAULTED (9) lines up for only the second time and can improve sharply.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.1 len behind Mr Natural with 131lbs at $91. Last start 7th of 12 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Sale on October 25 over 7f, slow going 5 len behind Rough Enuff carrying 131lbs at $14. This is a weaker race so he gets his chance. 1st Pick 1 Abydos Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Colin Scott J: Jett Stanley T: Colin Scott	130	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.1 len behind Mr Natural with 131lbs at $91. Last start 7th of 12 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Sale on October 25 over 7f, slow going 5 len behind Rough Enuff carrying 131lbs at $14. This is a weaker race so he gets his chance.
8	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Celtic Spy with 128lbs at $14. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on October 8 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Lightwatch with 126lbs at $5. Genuine gelding who is expected to feature. 2nd Pick 8 Rentier Jockey: Dean Yendall Trainer: Lindsey Smith J: Dean Yendall T: Lindsey Smith	215	-	-	-	58%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Swan Hill on October 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Celtic Spy with 128lbs at $14. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on October 8 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Lightwatch with 126lbs at $5. Genuine gelding who is expected to feature.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on November 1 over 7f, head behind Shujinko carrying 128lbs at $1.80. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on October 28 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Grand Millesime carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Rarely far away and should once again be very competitive. 3rd Pick 5 Never Pegasus Jockey: Linda Meech Trainer: Sue & Jason Jaensch J: Linda Meech T: Sue & Jason Jaensch	135	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Naracoorte on November 1 over 7f, head behind Shujinko carrying 128lbs at $1.80. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on October 28 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Grand Millesime carrying 128lbs at $4.60. Rarely far away and should once again be very competitive.

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