AU - Sale - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CAVERN (4) resumes gelded and won his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 5f at Bendigo. Placed close-up in a recent Caulfield Heath trial and has a soft draw and Radley's handy 4lbs claim. Rates strongly. BEAR CHAMP (2) is a former HK galloper who demolished the Werribee Maidens first-up. Was heavily bet and had come off a 475-day break. Is sure to have come on from that, and should be good enough to manage the wide gate. Feared. OUTER BANKS (3) also got off the mark when resuming from a spell over 5f at Bendigo. It was a big effort from a wide gate, and he's sure to appreciate the longer sprint. Has been kept on the fresh side and has plenty of scope for improvement. FOREVER WITH NED (8) missed a lip in the country, his only run last preparation. Has raced well prior, including a near miss in Maidens at this track. She has been well prepared for her return and has a low barrier, and Nolen is engaged. Keep very safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 December 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Lady Verity carrying 131lbs at $7.50. At his first start won by 1.5 len Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 29 over 5f defeating Thanks Gorgeous with 128lbs at $11. Looks all set for a bold return. 1st Pick 4 Cavern Jockey: Jackson Radley Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Jackson Radley T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	125	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 December 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Lady Verity carrying 131lbs at $7.50. At his first start won by 1.5 len Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 29 over 5f defeating Thanks Gorgeous with 128lbs at $11. Looks all set for a bold return.
2	Second run back. First-up after 16 months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw April 11 over 5f defeating Real Heir with 131lbs at $2.15. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on December 1 2024 over 6f, 2.5 len behind The Boom Box with 128lbs at $15. Impressive winner and is a big chance. 2nd Pick 2 Bear Champ Jockey: Jake Noonan Trainer: Dan Meagher J: Jake Noonan T: Dan Meagher	109	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 16 months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw April 11 over 5f defeating Real Heir with 131lbs at $2.15. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on December 1 2024 over 6f, 2.5 len behind The Boom Box with 128lbs at $15. Impressive winner and is a big chance.
3	Having second run back today. Freshened for 37 days. Last run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 27 over 5f defeating Anyways with 128lbs at $19. At only start last preparation got back early 4th in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo C&G Mdn on August 13 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Sixties carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Plenty of scope for improvement so another strong effort is on the cards. 3rd Pick 3 Outer Banks Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Emma-Lee & David Browne J: Brad Rawiller T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	104	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Having second run back today. Freshened for 37 days. Last run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 27 over 5f defeating Anyways with 128lbs at $19. At only start last preparation got back early 4th in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo C&G Mdn on August 13 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Sixties carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Plenty of scope for improvement so another strong effort is on the cards.

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