AU - Sale - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CROCODILE (6) just missed LET IT BEEL (3) when they clashed first up here over 6f, Let It Beel just getting the softer run between horses and driving through to deny Crocodile who looped the field out wide. There was only a neck on the line and while both will appreciate the rise in trip Crocodile can turn the tables. KING'S CORONATION (2) went to the paddock a winner and resumed one, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a BM56 at Pakenham Synthetic. Decent jump in grade but have to respect again. FINANCE SHOGUN (4) tried hard when last seen 59 days ago at Cranbourne in a strongly run affair. He can kick up to lead from the inside and will take catching.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at this track on August 21 over 6f, on a slow track, neck behind Let It Beel with 133lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 7th of 12 in the G2 Autumn Stakes at Caulfield on February 7 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Observer carrying 126lbs at $14. Fitter and very hard to hold out. 1st Pick 6 Crocodile Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	202	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at this track on August 21 over 6f, on a slow track, neck behind Let It Beel with 133lbs at $3.20. Previously second-up 7th of 12 in the G2 Autumn Stakes at Caulfield on February 7 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Observer carrying 126lbs at $14. Fitter and very hard to hold out.
3	Second run back. First-up after four months won by a neck in a Bm62 at this track on August 21 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Crocodile with 131lbs at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on March 20 over 7f defeating Written Story with 130lbs at $1.60. Can measure up again. 2nd Pick 3 Let It Beel Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	128	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months won by a neck in a Bm62 at this track on August 21 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Crocodile with 131lbs at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on March 20 over 7f defeating Written Story with 130lbs at $1.60. Can measure up again.
2	Having second run back today. Last run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Bm56 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 6f defeating Magic Money carrying 139lbs at $3.10. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Bm58 at Pakenham Synthetic on July 14 2025 over 1m defeating Austrata carrying 132lbs at $4.80. Back in good order and can go on with it. 3rd Pick 2 King's Coronation Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Doug Harrison J: Thomas Stockdale T: Doug Harrison	108	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Having second run back today. Last run came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Bm56 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 6f defeating Magic Money carrying 139lbs at $3.10. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Bm58 at Pakenham Synthetic on July 14 2025 over 1m defeating Austrata carrying 132lbs at $4.80. Back in good order and can go on with it.

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