AU - Hawkesbury - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

29.4K

VIEW

Verdict

CASTAGNOLA (1) caught the eye in the closing stages of his first-up run over 6 ¾f at Wyong, appearing late on the scene to be beaten under two lengths. Needs the extra ¾f today and the blinkers going on might sharpen him up in the early stages. Looks the testing material. Veteran THE REPLICANT (2) is normally reliable but has lost his way at the last couple of runs in town. In the money at seven of ten runs at this trip. On a four-day back-up in weaker company so he can turn things around. FLYING FROM ABOVE (4) was six weeks between runs before a last start fourth over 7f here when he made late inroads. Gets a soft run from an inside gate and will be hard to hold out over this slightly longer journey. GIRLY POP (9) improved out of sight to grab second over 7f at this track recently. Can make further progress at just the fourth run of the prep.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 4 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.5 len behind Rimbaud carrying 134lbs at $9. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Mdn January 21 over 7f on a soft track defeating Creator Of World carrying 127lbs at $2.05. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up. 1st Pick 1 Castagnola Jockey: Dylan Gibbons Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Dylan Gibbons T: Bjorn Baker	123	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on July 4 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.5 len behind Rimbaud carrying 134lbs at $9. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Mdn January 21 over 7f on a soft track defeating Creator Of World carrying 127lbs at $2.05. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up.
2	At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 15 over 7f, 4 len behind Dusty Bay with 126lbs at $21. The start before that ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on July 1 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Miss Busslinger with 128lbs at $10. Deserves one more chance dropping back to the provincials. 2nd Pick 2 The Replicant Jockey: Chad Schofield Trainer: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield T: Joseph Pride	215	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 15 over 7f, 4 len behind Dusty Bay with 126lbs at $21. The start before that ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on July 1 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Miss Busslinger with 128lbs at $10. Deserves one more chance dropping back to the provincials.
4	At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Prov Cl1 on July 2 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Funshow carrying 126lbs at $12. Before that 8th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Thinxzo with 132lbs at $15. Strong contender on his best form. 3rd Pick 4 Flying From Above Jockey: Siena Grima Trainer: Edward Cummings J: Siena Grima T: Edward Cummings	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Prov Cl1 on July 2 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Funshow carrying 126lbs at $12. Before that 8th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Thinxzo with 132lbs at $15. Strong contender on his best form.

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