AU - Sale - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.6f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

36.4K

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Verdict

The three best supported stand out. CUSHIONED (12) had been well educated and couldn't have been more impressive in placing at Werribee on debut. She settled last and thundered home to just missing an unlikely win. Keeps McNeil and should enjoy a softer run. She's in a top metro barn and is sure to keep improving. ICARO (3) went close at The Heath and Pakenham ($2.6F) before enduring a messy run back at The Heath. He tumbles in weight today with the 9lbs claim and is suited. MONGOLIAN SPRING (7) placed at Donald on debut, when expected to need it. He'd also been given a thorough grounding and should manage the step-up in trip. Egan rides today. DELA BELLA (10) will be around the mark measured on his Pakenham effort two back over a mile.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
12	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Aloisi carrying 123lbs at $3.40. Can progress and take this out. 1st Pick 12 Cushioned Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Jye Mcneil T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	132	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 7f, 1.2 len behind Aloisi carrying 123lbs at $3.40. Can progress and take this out.
3	Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Melek carrying 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Left Hook with 131lbs at $2.60. All set to open his account. 2nd Pick 3 Icaro Jockey: Ruby Lamont Trainer: Michael Kent J: Ruby Lamont T: Michael Kent	182	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Melek carrying 131lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Left Hook with 131lbs at $2.60. All set to open his account.
7	At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 6 ¾f, 2 len behind Neziha with 128lbs at $21. Chance to get off the mark. 3rd Pick 7 Mongolian Spring Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Billy Egan T: Danny O'brien	128	-	-	-	39%
Analysis At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Donald 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 6 ¾f, 2 len behind Neziha with 128lbs at $21. Chance to get off the mark.

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