AU - Flemington MCC - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

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Verdict

Onto the first of our Group Ones. Very excited to see Coolmore winner TENTYRIS (10) back up against the older horses. He was outstanding on Saturday, weaving through the field and letting rip to score dominantly in fast time. We've seen the 3yo sprinting form hold up well with Tempted beating all bar Ka Ying Rising in The Everest, and Tentyris might just be the best of the lot. JOLIESTAR (6) comes through The Everest, not beaten far at all in fifth. Like the wide draw for her and she is the established class runner of the field. GIGA KICK (1) was back with a bang winning the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, sitting back off a strong tempo and ripping home. His best is top notch and he hits this fresh on the scene. TROPICUS (5) was very good in the Schillaci on speed, kicking strongly as the others near him were beaten out of sight. Doubt he can win, but he can give some cheek. CABALLUS (3) was strong winning on Saturday, albeit in much slower time than Tentyris.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, settled well back, won by 2.25 len at this track G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 6f defeating My Gladiola with 126lbs at $2.90. Before that favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 6f defeating Raging Force with 129lbs at $2.25. Huge win last week, can measure up to the older horses. 1st Pick 10 Tentyris Jockey: Craig Williams Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Craig Williams T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	147	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, settled well back, won by 2.25 len at this track G1 Coolmore Stud November 1 over 6f defeating My Gladiola with 126lbs at $2.90. Before that favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.5 len at Caulfield LR Gothic Stakes October 18 over 6f defeating Raging Force with 129lbs at $2.25. Huge win last week, can measure up to the older horses.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.2 len at Randwick G2 The Shorts September 20 over 5 ½f defeating Briasa carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Last start 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 125lbs at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Star mare who will take a power of beating. 2nd Pick 6 Joliestar Jockey: James Mcdonald Trainer: Chris Waller J: James Mcdonald T: Chris Waller	204	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 1.2 len at Randwick G2 The Shorts September 20 over 5 ½f defeating Briasa carrying 123lbs at $4.80. Last start 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Everest on October 18 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 125lbs at $5.50. Capable of a better showing. Star mare who will take a power of beating.
1	Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.0 len at Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 11 over 5 ½f defeating Tropicus carrying 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Joliestar with 130lbs at $3.80. Big win fresh and we know his best is very good. 3rd Pick 1 Giga Kick Jockey: Mark Zahra Trainer: Clayton Douglas J: Mark Zahra T: Clayton Douglas	165	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.0 len at Caulfield G2 Schillaci October 11 over 5 ½f defeating Tropicus carrying 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 6 ½f, slow going 3 len behind Joliestar with 130lbs at $3.80. Big win fresh and we know his best is very good.

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