AU - Randwick Kensington - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.2f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

39.6K

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Verdict

OFF THE PRESS (2) opened this prep with a couple of wins in Wagga then went close to the hat trick at Canterbury last start, beaten a neck after letting down with a big challenge late. Has to shoulder 60kgs here but this is a drop in class so another big run looks on the cards. Consistent mare ME ME (9) worked home well but was never a winning hope recently over 6f at Kembla. Drops 2kgs and is fitter for two runs back from a spell. Maps nicely from gate two so there is plenty to like about her chances. KYEEMA (4) is back from an 18-week spell. Best form last prep reads well although he is sure to improve on whatever he does in this. Lightly raced five-year-old STARBOARD (3) is back from a seven-month absence. Goes well when fresh and his recent trial form has been strong. EQUILIBRIST (1) will be better for this run but he is well placed in this company and can feature in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 14 over 6 ¼f, neck behind Mafia carrying 120lbs at $3.40. Finds a nice race and can add to the strong recent record. 1st Pick 2 Off The Press Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Todd Smart J: Braith Nock T: Todd Smart	192	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 7 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 14 over 6 ¼f, neck behind Mafia carrying 120lbs at $3.40. Finds a nice race and can add to the strong recent record.
5	Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 1.3 len at Moruya Legend Of Sth October 3 over 6 ½f defeating Associate with 119lbs at $8.50. Prepared to overlook that last run on a soft track - expecting sharp improvement. 2nd Pick 5 Urafiki Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danielle Seib J: Non Runner T: Danielle Seib	128	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 1.3 len at Moruya Legend Of Sth October 3 over 6 ½f defeating Associate with 119lbs at $8.50. Prepared to overlook that last run on a soft track - expecting sharp improvement.
9	Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a head at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn November 4 over 6f defeating Our Huntress with 129lbs at $2.90. Very honest and should be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 9 Me Me Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Robert & Luke Price J: Tommy Berry T: Robert & Luke Price	98	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a head at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn November 4 over 6f defeating Our Huntress with 129lbs at $2.90. Very honest and should be in the finish again.

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