AU - Newcastle - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

4.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

27.7K

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Verdict

POWER OF THE BRAVE (1) resumes and looks the one they all have to beat. Proven fresh and unbeaten over this course and trip, he's been tuned up with two trials and reunites with the apprentice who knows him best. Boasts plenty of ratings good enough to take care of these first-up. NO STATEMENT (2) hasn't quite clicked in his last two, but backing up quickly could be the key. Loves this track and trip, maps to stalk the speed, and the claim gets him right into the mix. MARKWELL DREAMER (4) doesn't win often but is racing better than the form book reads. From the good draw and down in the weights, he's a genuine hope. DESIROUS (6) strips fitter second-up and should be hitting the line strongly late. PRINCESS CRUIZER (3) next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 June 25 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Axius carrying 133lbs at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 January 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 129lbs at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. Perfectly place to make a winning return. 1st Pick 1 Power Of The Brave Jockey: William Stanley Trainer: Kris Lees J: William Stanley T: Kris Lees	110	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 June 25 over 5 ½f, soft track, 6 len behind Axius carrying 133lbs at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 January 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 129lbs at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. Perfectly place to make a winning return.
2	Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on October 2 over 4 ½f, 5.5 len behind Welcome Gypsy with 136lbs at $3.90. Before that 7th of 11 at this track Hurricane on September 19 over 4 ½f, 3 len behind Durova carrying 128lbs at $15. Better than recent for suggests, quick back-up could unlock him. 2nd Pick 2 No Statement Jockey: Siena Grima Trainer: Mick Van Gestel J: Siena Grima T: Mick Van Gestel	282	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on October 2 over 4 ½f, 5.5 len behind Welcome Gypsy with 136lbs at $3.90. Before that 7th of 11 at this track Hurricane on September 19 over 4 ½f, 3 len behind Durova carrying 128lbs at $15. Better than recent for suggests, quick back-up could unlock him.
4	At the latest run 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on September 28 over 5f, 3 len behind Bantarki carrying 133lbs at $12. Before that 3rd of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on September 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Speck with 125lbs at $7.50. Gets in low at the weights and should offer a stiff challenge. 3rd Pick 4 Markwell Dreamer Jockey: Jay Ford Trainer: Joseph Burges J: Jay Ford T: Joseph Burges	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run 8th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm74 on September 28 over 5f, 3 len behind Bantarki carrying 133lbs at $12. Before that 3rd of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 on September 8 over 5f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Speck with 125lbs at $7.50. Gets in low at the weights and should offer a stiff challenge.

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