AU - Warwick Farm - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

SAMARELLE (8) is a promising filly back for a second campaign. Concluded the last prep on a high, closing well to finish second in the Group 3 Reginald Allen over 7f at Randwick. Won a recent trial so she looks forward enough. Another key ingredient is the engagement of J Mac who rides close to a winner in three for the O'Shea/Charlton yard. KILBRANNAN (7) is a progressive colt who has not raced since storming home to win over 7f at Kembla eight weeks ago. Meets a smarter field this time but suspect Portelli has decent races in his sights, so he needs to stand up. Veteran sprinter FANGELA (5) had his chance but couldn't quicken with them recently over 6 ¼f at Canterbury. Has an outstanding record at this distance - do not underestimate. CLEAR PROOF (4) reacted positively to the application of blinkers last start, getting home narrowly over 6 ¼f at the Kenso. Harder this time but not out of contention. SNITZEL DANCER (10) is in the mix first-up from a short break.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Panova carrying 126lbs at $4.40. At her first start favourite, won by 0.7 len Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 6f slow track defeating The Stars with 122lbs at $4.40. Might be in for a big campaign kicking off here. 1st Pick 8 Samarelle Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: James Mcdonald T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	154	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 7f, 0.6 len behind Panova carrying 126lbs at $4.40. At her first start favourite, won by 0.7 len Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 6f slow track defeating The Stars with 122lbs at $4.40. Might be in for a big campaign kicking off here.
7	Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 December 11 over 7f defeating Artful Persuasion carrying 120lbs at $4.20. Before that favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw November 30 over 6 ½f defeating Explicit carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Up in class but is one of the major players. 2nd Pick 7 Kilbrannan Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Tommy Berry T: Gary Portelli	90	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 December 11 over 7f defeating Artful Persuasion carrying 120lbs at $4.20. Before that favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.2 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw November 30 over 6 ½f defeating Explicit carrying 127lbs at $5.50. Up in class but is one of the major players.
5	Most recently 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 21 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Clancy carrying 125lbs at $41. Before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Moruya Moruya Tp Bm88 on January 5 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Who But Roo carrying 138lbs at $16. Hard to beat on his best form. 3rd Pick 5 Fangela Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag Trainer: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden J: Rebecca Bronett Prag T: Keith Dryden & Libby Snowden	136	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 21 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Clancy carrying 125lbs at $41. Before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Moruya Moruya Tp Bm88 on January 5 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Who But Roo carrying 138lbs at $16. Hard to beat on his best form.

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