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SUNDAY 16th AUGUST - WYONG

Rail Position: True

Race 2 - 1:00PM MAIDEN HANDICAP (1100 Metres))

LADY CAPITALIST - W Costin - 55.0kg

Adrian and I have been delighted with Lady Capitalist this preparation. She has come back a much stronger mare and, although she underperformed in her two runs last preparation, the experience has done her the world of good. We have seen that improvement in both her work and her trials this time in. She has drawn a wide barrier in 11, but we know she has good tactical gate speed and Winona will be able to ride her confidently and find a good position. She has been very sharp leading into this race and we are very happy with where she is at. We are looking forward to seeing her run a bold race for you all.

Race 4 - 2:20PM 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1200 Metres)

HARRY LIME - R Bayliss - 57.0kg

Adrian and I are very excited to see Harry Lime make his debut. We have been very pleased with his progress this preparation and he has had two encouraging trials, improving nicely from one to the next. His latest trial was particularly pleasing, with only two very promising horses finishing ahead of him. He has done everything right leading into this and has drawn well in barrier 6. With Regan Bayliss on board, he will be able to find a good position, settle into the race nicely and use the speed we know he has when it matters most. We are looking forward to seeing him at the races and expect him to run a bold race on debut.

Race 7 - 4:15PM WYONG LEAGUES GROUP CUP PRELUDE (2000 Metres)

MO CHROI - R Bayliss - 56.0kg

Adrian and I have been delighted with how Mo Chroi has been going since his last run. The ground at Rosehill last start did not suit him and made it difficult for him to make up the ground. He has come through that run very well and we have been pleased with his work since. He stays at 2000 metres with Regan Bayliss on board and the slightly tighter track should suit his profile well. We think the race sets up much better for him this time and, with conditions more in his favour, we are confident he can improve on his last effort and be right in the finish.

Race 8 - 4:50PM BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1100 Metres)

CELESTIAL DEAL - W Costin - 55.0kg

Adrian and I have been very happy with Celestial Deal throughout this preparation. She broke through for a good maiden win over 1100 metres at Scone three starts ago before finding things a little tougher when stepping up in grade at Gosford. She improved nicely last start back at Scone, where she travelled strongly on speed and stuck on well to finish fourth, beaten only 2.4 lengths. She has come through that run in good order and we feel she is continuing to improve with racing. She is a straightforward mare with good natural speed and, if she finds her rhythm early, we are confident she will run a very good race and be right in the finish.