AU2 - Tamworth - Race 5

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9 Runners

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

GROSESTAR (1) was good here last week when he drew wide on the back row in a higher-graded race and was only 5m off the winner. He is much better served by the ace draw and has strong claims off back-to-back wins at this circuit earlier in the campaign, one of them from this barrier. ARTFUL PRINCE (8) scored a win at this circuit and distance last month and has been competitive since, drawing a similar barrier to this last time and racing parked but sticking on when 3.5 metres from the winner in third. Big chance with even luck. DRAKAINA (4) hasn't raced since September but has been readied with two trials and is proven at this circuit and distance. Can open this campaign with a positive effort. BETTOR KEEP ROCKING (2) has been coming from the back row of late so could do better from this more favourable draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1 ³/16m at this track was 7th-17.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Nifty Studleigh (2:26.10) in NR up to 53 on November 13 at $18. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1 5/16m at Dubbo, beaten 30 m by Studleigh Melise (2:34.40) in NR up to 55 on November 7 at $8.50. Big run expected. 1st Pick 1 Grosestar Jockey: Tom Ison Trainer: Tom Ison J: Tom Ison T: Tom Ison	77	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1 ³/16m at this track was 7th-17.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Nifty Studleigh (2:26.10) in NR up to 53 on November 13 at $18. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1 5/16m at Dubbo, beaten 30 m by Studleigh Melise (2:34.40) in NR up to 55 on November 7 at $8.50. Big run expected.
8	Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Pure Dragon at this track over 1m in a NR up to 52 on October 30 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Onetangi Girl at this track over 1 ³/16m in a NR up to 53 on November 13 at $6. This race appears well within his grasp. 2nd Pick 8 Artful Prince Jockey: Danny Mackney Trainer: Tom Ison J: Danny Mackney T: Tom Ison	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Pure Dragon at this track over 1m in a NR up to 52 on October 30 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Onetangi Girl at this track over 1 ³/16m in a NR up to 53 on November 13 at $6. This race appears well within his grasp.
4	Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Antetokounmpo at Newcastle over 1m in a NR 45 to 48 on September 9 at $11. Well placed, should prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Drakaina Jockey: Brad Elder Trainer: Darren Elder J: Brad Elder T: Darren Elder	73	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Antetokounmpo at Newcastle over 1m in a NR 45 to 48 on September 9 at $11. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

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