AU - Newcastle - Race 6

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.2f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

29.7K

VIEW

Verdict

KOIOS (1) looks primed to fire fresh after two sharp trial wins leading in. Forget his final two runs last prep when clearly at the end, his earlier form was rock-solid and he now finds a very winnable race first-up. Maps for the gun run and can make an immediate impact. AUTUMN BLONDE (2) drops sharply in class after contesting the G2 Tea Rose and looks far better placed here. Boasts the race fitness edge and is an obvious threat. VALIANT BOMB (3) resumes off two nice trials and showed good ability in his debut prep. Draws kindly and can be right in the finish. AMARETTO BO (4) wasn't as effective last time but returns to where he bolted in first-up. Capable of bouncing straight back. TONG HO (5) can fill a minor placing if he brings his A-game.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track Cl1 April 23 over 6 ¼f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Motoscafo carrying 127lbs at $4. Previously first up, fourth of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw January 15 over 5 ¾f, soft track, a head behind Mailata carrying 130lbs at $3.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Raring to go with two strong trials under the belt. 1st Pick 1 Koios Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: Nacim Dilmi J: Grant Buckley T: Nacim Dilmi	140	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track Cl1 April 23 over 6 ¼f, on heavy track, 8 len behind Motoscafo carrying 127lbs at $4. Previously first up, fourth of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw January 15 over 5 ¾f, soft track, a head behind Mailata carrying 130lbs at $3.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Raring to go with two strong trials under the belt.
2	Last start didn't do much in the run home, second last of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Tea Rose on September 20 over 7f, 6 len behind Apocalyptic carrying 123lbs at $61. Before that won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn August 30 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Royal Corporal carrying 128lbs at $1.90. Better suited back to this grade and is one of the leading contenders. 2nd Pick 2 Autumn Blonde Jockey: Mitch Stapleford Trainer: John Sargent J: Mitch Stapleford T: John Sargent	208	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Last start didn't do much in the run home, second last of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Tea Rose on September 20 over 7f, 6 len behind Apocalyptic carrying 123lbs at $61. Before that won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn August 30 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Royal Corporal carrying 128lbs at $1.90. Better suited back to this grade and is one of the leading contenders.
3	Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 May 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Ella Hazel with 126lbs at $12. On debut third in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw February 7 over 6f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Buenos carrying 129lbs at $13. Could give plenty of cheek in front. 3rd Pick 3 Valiant Bomb Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire Trainer: Jim & Greg Lee J: Jean Van Overmeire T: Jim & Greg Lee	92	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 May 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Ella Hazel with 126lbs at $12. On debut third in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw February 7 over 6f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Buenos carrying 129lbs at $13. Could give plenty of cheek in front.

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