AU - Warwick Farm - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

69.5K

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Verdict

HAY STREET (4) is a smart three-year-old back from a five-month spell. Finished three lengths away in the Group 3 Vain Stakes when fresh from a break last prep, and ran North England to 1.2 lengths in the Kindergarten as a two-year-old. Recent trial winner who looks better than these. BUCKEYE (1) settled midfield but couldn't improve in a disappointing performance as favourite first-up over 5 ½f at the Gold Coast. In the money three times prior to that so he has ability. Blinkers go on today which might spark a revival. Gai and Adrian's first starter WRITTEN IN WRATH (8) is a key runner. Half to the Stakes winners Daisies and Zou Tiger. Bolted in recently in a Randwick trial. Clearly has talent and any push in betting must be heeded. PREMIUM (13) led and showed plenty of ticker but was nailed late when resuming over 5 ½f at Canterbury last start. Can improve and is a definite threat. SPLASH OF STEEL (7) caught the eye first-up at the Gold Coast and will enjoy the extra ½f today.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 7 over 6 ½f, in the wet, a head behind Romantic Encounter with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously first up, second last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks August 16 over 5 ½f, soft track, 3 len behind Jimmy Recard carrying 123lbs at $8. Stakes competitive youngster with the class to test these. 1st Pick 4 Hay Street Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: James Mcdonald T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	164	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw September 7 over 6 ½f, in the wet, a head behind Romantic Encounter with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously first up, second last of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Vain Stks August 16 over 5 ½f, soft track, 3 len behind Jimmy Recard carrying 123lbs at $8. Stakes competitive youngster with the class to test these.
1	Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 17 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Melanite carrying 126lbs at $3.70. At only start last preparation raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 5 ½f, nose behind Benevac with 126lbs at $21. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 1 Buckeye Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Zac Lloyd T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	141	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn on January 17 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Melanite carrying 126lbs at $3.70. At only start last preparation raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 5 ½f, nose behind Benevac with 126lbs at $21. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Impressive winner at his only trial. Nicely related gelding who might be pretty smart. 3rd Pick 8 Written In Wrath Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Regan Bayliss T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	90	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Impressive winner at his only trial. Nicely related gelding who might be pretty smart.

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Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Lasix

A medication for the treatment of bleeding in horses that is legal in North America, but not all worldwide jurisdictions.

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