AU - Hawkesbury - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

27.1K

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Verdict

BLUE EYED BRIGID (8) will be at her peak fourth-up and can improve sharply over this trip. Struck trouble early and forced to cover ground on the turn when fifth over 1m at Gosford. In-form jockey goes aboard and can race a little closer from the gate. SILVER TEMPEST (3) was rewarded for his consistency when demolishing a maiden field over 1m at Gosford. Ready to go on with it now and will have little trouble running the 1 ?m out. CARAVANSERAI (2) is going nicely through his grades this time in with two wins from his last four starts. Should be able to take control early and give plenty of cheek. STAY TUNED (6) on the quick backup after coming out of a decent contest when fourth over 1m at Newcastle in BM64 class. Look for him late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Last start 5th of 9 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on November 11 over 1m, 3 len behind Santatime carrying 122lbs at $3.70. Before that settled well back, won by 4 len at this track Prov Mdn-Sw October 28 over 7 ½f defeating Ridgeback with 121lbs at $2.45. Should be at peak fitness now and distance suits. 1st Pick 8 Blue Eyed Brigid Jockey: Tom Sherry Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Tom Sherry T: Brad Widdup	165	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start 5th of 9 at Gosford Cl1-Sw on November 11 over 1m, 3 len behind Santatime carrying 122lbs at $3.70. Before that settled well back, won by 4 len at this track Prov Mdn-Sw October 28 over 7 ½f defeating Ridgeback with 121lbs at $2.45. Should be at peak fitness now and distance suits.
3	Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn November 11 over 1m defeating Switz with 130lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Emballee carrying 127lbs at $5. Well placed to handle the rise in class and trip. 2nd Pick 3 Silver Tempest Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Alysha Collett T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	128	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn November 11 over 1m defeating Switz with 130lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Emballee carrying 127lbs at $5. Well placed to handle the rise in class and trip.
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 November 17 over 1m defeating Petawawa with 132lbs at $6. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Canberra Bm65 on November 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Craft carrying 129lbs at $3.30. In career best form and can figure prominently at this level. 3rd Pick 2 Caravanserai Jockey: Jack Martin Trainer: Natalie Jarvis J: Jack Martin T: Natalie Jarvis	108	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Nowra Cl2 Bm62 November 17 over 1m defeating Petawawa with 132lbs at $6. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Canberra Bm65 on November 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Craft carrying 129lbs at $3.30. In career best form and can figure prominently at this level.

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