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Hertz 2YO Maiden Plate

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Winner AUD $17,600 - 8 runners

6f

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Surface: T

Race Tip

ORCHID SKY (5) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 5 lengths from the winner in fourth in the G3 Chairman's Stakes at Caulfield over 5f. Plenty of scope for improvement and worth following up. EXPENSIVE TASTE (3) showed good early speed last start on debut and fought on well to hold third, beaten 4. 5 lengths, over 5¼f at Morphettville. Likely improver who should go well. REGAL AMBITION (6) is on debut for the Ben, Will & Jd Hayes stable. Two-year-old filly by Palace Pier and was purchased for AUD $ 230,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Comes here off a recent trial win. Keep a close eye out for a positive market move. THE CELLIST (1) is a two-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman. By Lope De Vega from Meu Amor. Trialling in good style and looks forward enough. Worth watching for a betting push.