AU - Sale - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MAUNA KEA MISS (3) resumes. She was racing quite well last time in, finishing fourth at Flemington in a much stronger race when last seen behind Thanks Gorgeous who is a subsequent Listed winner. This is a fair bit easier and she should take plenty of catching. FLYING MEAN (4) resumes off a very long spell. He's got ability and was in good form last campaign, the late betting will be key for the Clinton McDonald yard who typically don't mind a bet. BUVELOT (1) won two on the bounce in easier company, solid again last time over this route when getting back in the run. He can land a bit closer off a more genuine tempo here. MAYA'S ACE (7) is lightly raced having won her maiden first up, even last time at Cranbourne. She can improve again. MANHATTAN THUNDER (2) struggled fresh here but this is a shade easier and he can be finishing strongly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 January 17 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Thanks Gorgeous with 115lbs at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 29 over 5 ½f defeating Legacy Bel with 123lbs at $2.70. Form last time reads nicely. 1st Pick 3 Mauna Kea Miss Jockey: Melea Castle Trainer: Rory Hunter J: Melea Castle T: Rory Hunter	97	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Flemington F&M Bm78 January 17 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Thanks Gorgeous with 115lbs at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 29 over 5 ½f defeating Legacy Bel with 123lbs at $2.70. Form last time reads nicely.
4	Resumes after a break of 13 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 April 9 2025 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Primal Spirit with 128lbs at $4.40. Previously first up, third of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw February 25 2025 over 5f, soft track, a head behind British Poet with 131lbs at $2.05. Should go close. 2nd Pick 4 Flying Mean Jockey: Adam Mccabe Trainer: Clinton Mcdonald J: Adam Mccabe T: Clinton Mcdonald	78	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resumes after a break of 13 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 April 9 2025 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Primal Spirit with 128lbs at $4.40. Previously first up, third of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw February 25 2025 over 5f, soft track, a head behind British Poet with 131lbs at $2.05. Should go close.
1	Form hard to fault. At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track Bm62 on April 19 over 5f, 3 len behind Stormbourg carrying 136lbs at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 March 22 over 5f defeating Auckland with 131lbs at $2.70. Well-placed to make amends. 3rd Pick 1 Buvelot Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Jye Mcneil T: Robbie Griffiths	105	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track Bm62 on April 19 over 5f, 3 len behind Stormbourg carrying 136lbs at $5. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 62 March 22 over 5f defeating Auckland with 131lbs at $2.70. Well-placed to make amends.

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Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

Stakes Race

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Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.