AU - Narromine - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

19.2K

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Verdict

The well-related LIGHT INFANTRY (4) was below his best form last time when 7 lengths back in seventh over 5 ½f at Hawkesbury. Will appreciate the drop back in company here and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Rates the testing material against this line-up. BLUE DE BEERS (8) is back from a spell of six months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 5 ½f at Bathurst. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Gilgandra trial and shapes as a key runner. SUPER SIOUX (3) last raced on August 1 when beaten 5.5 lengths into tenth at Newcastle over 4 ½f. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is one of the main contenders with the 7lbs claim. OBSESSIVE NATURE (6) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Half-brother to Group 1 winners Shellscrape and Red Tracer. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 in a Bm64 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 7 len behind Twinkling Star with 126lbs at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 in a Cond Bm68 at Hawkesbury on July 2 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind The Little General carrying 122lbs at $8. Expected to improve on those latest runs and give a good showing here. 1st Pick 4 Light Infantry Jockey: Clayton Gallagher Trainer: Gayna Williams J: Clayton Gallagher T: Gayna Williams	95	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Half-brother to Group 1 winners Shellscrape and Red Tracer. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 in a Bm64 at Hawkesbury on July 19 over 5 ½f, slow going 7 len behind Twinkling Star with 126lbs at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 in a Cond Bm68 at Hawkesbury on July 2 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind The Little General carrying 122lbs at $8. Expected to improve on those latest runs and give a good showing here.
8	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 February 28 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Brave Xena carrying 119lbs at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw December 23 over 5 ½f defeating Vicious Rumour carrying 128lbs at $1.85. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 8 Blue De Beers Jockey: Kody Nestor Trainer: Clint Lundholm J: Kody Nestor T: Clint Lundholm	91	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 February 28 over 5f, soft track, 7 len behind Brave Xena carrying 119lbs at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw December 23 over 5 ½f defeating Vicious Rumour carrying 128lbs at $1.85. Looks all set for a bright return.
3	At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Grey Effects carrying 119lbs at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 in a Bm82 at Tamworth on July 17 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Not Written Off carrying 120lbs at $11. Expect she will make amends. 3rd Pick 3 Super Sioux Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Melissa Dennett J: Non Runner T: Melissa Dennett	135	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 1 over 4 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Grey Effects carrying 119lbs at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 in a Bm82 at Tamworth on July 17 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Not Written Off carrying 120lbs at $11. Expect she will make amends.

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