AU - Beaumont (Newcastle) - Race 5

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

6.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

19.0K

VIEW

Verdict

SHANTI (11) is the one to beat off a debut third at Hawkesbury where she was beaten narrowly after leading to the turn. First-time blinkers give her a clear chance to rebound from a plain Rosehill run subsequently. The 6 ¾f is new, but she is race fit third-up and has the strongest profile among the main hopes. STUNNING FUTURE (8) resumed with a sound Hawkesbury third, beaten just under a length, and brings the benefit of having already placed at this distance range at Wyong. Gets all the favours from gate one and is a genuine threat. INSAIN CHAOS (5) was ridden a bit closer to the speed then boxed on well for second last time out over 7f at Grafton. Cherry ripe after three runs back from a spell and the blinkers go on for the first time today which may add that extra edge. DARN SAGA (3) was back from a four-month spell and lining up for only the second time when an impressive third at Hawkesbury recently. Big chance back in a country maiden. SACRED WELL (10) resumes and is next.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Profiles as the top chance despite finishing last at Rosehill, where she was beaten over 13 lengths in mid-week company after sitting handy and weakening. Her debut at Hawkesbury was much better, beaten a nose after leading to the turn, and she is now third-up with first-time blinkers. New trip is a query, but her best makes her the one to beat. 1st Pick 11 Shanti Jockey: Winona Costin Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Winona Costin T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	227	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Profiles as the top chance despite finishing last at Rosehill, where she was beaten over 13 lengths in mid-week company after sitting handy and weakening. Her debut at Hawkesbury was much better, beaten a nose after leading to the turn, and she is now third-up with first-time blinkers. New trip is a query, but her best makes her the one to beat.
8	Resumed with a good third at Hawkesbury, beaten just under a length by Devil Wings after working home evenly at generous odds. She had earlier contested an Open at Wyong, so this Mdn is a more suitable race shape on exposed grade. Drawn barrier one and looks one of the better winning hopes. 2nd Pick 8 Stunning Future Jockey: Tom Sherry Trainer: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Tom Sherry T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou	177	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Resumed with a good third at Hawkesbury, beaten just under a length by Devil Wings after working home evenly at generous odds. She had earlier contested an Open at Wyong, so this Mdn is a more suitable race shape on exposed grade. Drawn barrier one and looks one of the better winning hopes.
12	Can be treated more kindly for the Newcastle failure, as she raced wide throughout before finishing last and beaten over 11 lengths. Her debut third at Kembla Grange was a stronger pointer, especially as she was near the top of betting and worked home evenly after early issues. Debut placing was better and she can rebound third-up. 3rd Pick 12 Electric Bliss Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Non Runner T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	120	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Can be treated more kindly for the Newcastle failure, as she raced wide throughout before finishing last and beaten over 11 lengths. Her debut third at Kembla Grange was a stronger pointer, especially as she was near the top of betting and worked home evenly after early issues. Debut placing was better and she can rebound third-up.

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