AU - Newcastle - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

29.4K

VIEW

Verdict

Nice race with plenty of hopes. CALTSAR (1) returned with a barnstorming win at the Beaumont track then raced wide and should be forgiven his failure over this distance at Randwick last start. Promising four-year-old who has won three from five and with the help of the inside alley can make it four from six. AHELLBENDA (6) contested the same race as Caltsar at headquarters 17 days ago and was easily accounted for in the end after leading the field for home. Draws a better gate and can bounce back on her return to the provincials. Veteran GENERAL SOHO (3) hasn't won for a while but saves his best for Newcastle. Even effort over the mile at Warwick Farm last time. Can never be underestimated at this level. JAGERBOMB (7) didn't miss a place at the maiden campaign. Could go through the grades this time in.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a nose at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 December 26 over 6 ¾f defeating Wizards with 127lbs at $3.60. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on January 14 over 7f, 7 len behind New Business with 129lbs at $9.50. Nicely placed back at the provincials and should be in the finish. 1st Pick 1 Caltsar Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn Trainer: Nathan Doyle J: Shannen Llewellyn T: Nathan Doyle	188	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a nose at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 December 26 over 6 ¾f defeating Wizards with 127lbs at $3.60. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on January 14 over 7f, 7 len behind New Business with 129lbs at $9.50. Nicely placed back at the provincials and should be in the finish.
6	Last start 7th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on January 14 over 7f, 3.5 len behind New Business with 119lbs at $10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 27 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 115lbs at $51. Sure to run well from a better draw this time. 2nd Pick 6 Ahellbenda Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Richard Litt J: Mitchell Bell T: Richard Litt	185	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Last start 7th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on January 14 over 7f, 3.5 len behind New Business with 119lbs at $10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on December 27 over 7f, 0.9 len behind Oui Oui Oui carrying 115lbs at $51. Sure to run well from a better draw this time.
3	Last start 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 on January 7 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Man Of Worth carrying 121lbs at $71. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on December 12 over 1 ³/16m, 4.5 len behind Happiness carrying 129lbs at $21. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 3 General Soho Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Paul Perry J: Aaron Bullock T: Paul Perry	165	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 on January 7 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Man Of Worth carrying 121lbs at $71. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Canterbury Bm72 on December 12 over 1 ³/16m, 4.5 len behind Happiness carrying 129lbs at $21. Certainly worth another chance.

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