AU - Newcastle - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

WHERE'S MY HALO (1) kept fresh for this and has her hoof on the till from the good gate. Raced ungenerously throughout when an eye-catching second over 7 ½f here. Blinkers applied today and should stalk the speed and prove hard to hold out. RAWTION (5) resumed over the unsuitable trip when a plugging fifth over 6 ½f at this track. Can race a touch closer from the good draw and take a hand in the finish. SO REBELLIOUS (6) comes to the provincials for the first time after the two eye-catching runs this preparation. Strong through the line from the outside draw when third over 7f at Nowra. Value contender. SERPICO (9) back in grade and up in trip when an improved sixth over 1m at Kembla Grange. Key jockey change and will roll forward and play a leading role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Racing well recently. Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track 4yo+ MDN-Sw on October 7 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Buckenara with 126lbs at $3. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid 4yo+ Mdn on September 13 over 7f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Vin Santo carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Improving mare who gets the blinkers for the first time, goes close. 1st Pick 1 Where's My Halo Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Ron Quinton J: Mitchell Bell T: Ron Quinton	160	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track 4yo+ MDN-Sw on October 7 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Buckenara with 126lbs at $3. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid 4yo+ Mdn on September 13 over 7f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Vin Santo carrying 125lbs at $7.50. Improving mare who gets the blinkers for the first time, goes close.
5	Second-up. First-up after 14 months eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Three Arrows carrying 130lbs at $20. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Scone Mdn on August 30 2024 over 6 ½f, 7 len behind Dream Smart with 123lbs at $19. Fitter now and extra trip suits. 2nd Pick 5 Rawtion Jockey: Jess Taylor Trainer: Gregory Hickman J: Jess Taylor T: Gregory Hickman	114	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 14 months eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Three Arrows carrying 130lbs at $20. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Scone Mdn on August 30 2024 over 6 ½f, 7 len behind Dream Smart with 123lbs at $19. Fitter now and extra trip suits.
6	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on October 16 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Elysium with 126lbs at $4.80. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Bush Girl with 127lbs at $6.50. Can improve. Top-three contender in this tougher contest. 3rd Pick 6 So Rebellious Jockey: Dylan Gibbons Trainer: Gary Portelli J: Dylan Gibbons T: Gary Portelli	122	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on October 16 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Elysium with 126lbs at $4.80. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Bush Girl with 127lbs at $6.50. Can improve. Top-three contender in this tougher contest.

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