AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

KAYE JAY (6) ran a strong race on debut at Cranbourne over 7f, getting home well to be beaten under a length in second. He should relish the rise to 1m now and while the draw isn't ideal, his natural upside should see him very hard to hold out. NIGHTOWL (1) makes his Australian debut. He was knocking on the door in New Zealand prior to a let-up, finishing second in his past three outings. Have to respect him. MIKE'S HOPE (7) was well backed on debut at Cranbourne, sent out as a $3.40 chance and battled on fairly well for third. He should be better for that and Lane goes aboard now. TRYST AND DOUBT (9) stuck on well on debut at Geelong when beaten narrowly into third. Up in trip looks okay, he should in this for a long way. KIRKHOEPASSE (13) ran a solid race on debut at Cranbourne and should progress.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Nostro Roccia with 128lbs at $9.50. Should improve off that and rates highly. 1st Pick 6 Kaye Jay Jockey: Jamie Mott Trainer: Clayton Douglas J: Jamie Mott T: Clayton Douglas	212	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Nostro Roccia with 128lbs at $9.50. Should improve off that and rates highly.
1	Since last run he has trialed at Geelong over 5f on 27/1/2026, Last outing sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Tauherenikau Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1m, nose behind Unusual Invader with 129lbs at $2.70. Start before second of 11 at Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1m, soft track, a nose behind La Prima Dama with 129lbs at $3.90. Went close last time. Wary first start here, keep safe. 2nd Pick 1 Nightowl Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Andrew Noblet J: John Allen T: Andrew Noblet	99	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Since last run he has trialed at Geelong over 5f on 27/1/2026, Last outing sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Tauherenikau Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1m, nose behind Unusual Invader with 129lbs at $2.70. Start before second of 11 at Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1m, soft track, a nose behind La Prima Dama with 129lbs at $3.90. Went close last time. Wary first start here, keep safe.
7	Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Valedictorian with 128lbs at $3.40. Can progress and take this out. 3rd Pick 7 Mike's Hope Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Damian Lane T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	72	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Valedictorian with 128lbs at $3.40. Can progress and take this out.

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