AU2 - Newcastle - Race 3

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8 Runners

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

IRE OF THE DRAGON (2) finished sixth last start over 1m at this track, beaten 16 metres. Best recent result was a win at this track three starts ago over 1m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has the ability to take care of this field. SIR CANDY CLOUD (5) finished eighth two runs ago then broke and finished a long last over 1m at this track at the latest appearance. Won't find this any harder so he can return to form. PEPPERCORN BARRY (3) should be at his peak for this. Finished third over 1m at this track at the latest appearance two weeks ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. THE MALDIVES (8) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth when resuming over 1 ¹/16m at Penrith on June 9. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Backing up quickly after 6th (Fr2) over 1m at this track, beaten 16 m by Party Central (1:52.80) in NR up to 53 on June 13 at $126. The start before failed to finish when he ran at this track on June 6 over 1m. Bold showing expected if at his best. 1st Pick 2 Ire Of The Dragon Jockey: Rodney Atkins Trainer: J S Vernon J: Rodney Atkins T: J S Vernon	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Backing up quickly after 6th (Fr2) over 1m at this track, beaten 16 m by Party Central (1:52.80) in NR up to 53 on June 13 at $126. The start before failed to finish when he ran at this track on June 6 over 1m. Bold showing expected if at his best.
5	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 2. The start before 8th (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at this track beaten 13 m by Flare Up (2:28.70) in NR up to 55 on May 30 at $15. Capable of taking this out. 2nd Pick 5 Sir Candy Cloud Jockey: Mollly Ison Trainer: G S Brown J: Mollly Ison T: G S Brown	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 2. The start before 8th (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at this track beaten 13 m by Flare Up (2:28.70) in NR up to 55 on May 30 at $15. Capable of taking this out.
3	Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.71 beaten 6 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $151. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:44.00) beating Princess Arna in MAIDEN on May 4 at $12. Hard to beat again. 3rd Pick 3 Peppercorn Barry Jockey: M G Dawson Trainer: M L Dawson J: M G Dawson T: M L Dawson	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.71 beaten 6 m by Halloween (1:56.20) in NR 40 to 41 on June 2 at $151. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:44.00) beating Princess Arna in MAIDEN on May 4 at $12. Hard to beat again.

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