AU - Newcastle - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

27.3K

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Verdict

STAY TUNED (9) up in grade and trip when a fading sixth in the soft (7) going over 1 ?m at Randwick in Midway grade. Gets a much better set-up for this back to the mile with regular rider going back on. Finds a fairly average BM64. UNCLE HARRY (8) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 1 ³/16m here last time. Must be included. SHURI (11) went back from the gate and failed to get into the contest when seventh over 1m at Scone. Finds an easier contest with the key jockey change. MISSION TO WIN (4) is stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when he finished second over 1 ³/16m at Kempsey on November 7. In the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on October 25 over 1m, long-neck behind Buckenara with 121lbs at $6. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on November 4 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oceanfront with 117lbs at $11. Comes back a few levels for this and set to peak. 1st Pick 9 Stay Tuned Jockey: Andrew Calder Trainer: Paul & Martha Cave J: Andrew Calder T: Paul & Martha Cave	140	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on October 25 over 1m, long-neck behind Buckenara with 121lbs at $6. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on November 4 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oceanfront with 117lbs at $11. Comes back a few levels for this and set to peak.
7	Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Cup Prel on September 28 over 1m, 9 len behind Casino Bear with 121lbs at $7. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on September 19 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Surreal I Am carrying 123lbs at $21. Looking elsewhere. 2nd Pick 7 King's Duty Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Mark Minervini J: Luke Rolls T: Mark Minervini	99	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Cup Prel on September 28 over 1m, 9 len behind Casino Bear with 121lbs at $7. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track 5yo+ Bm64 on September 19 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Surreal I Am carrying 123lbs at $21. Looking elsewhere.
2	Second run back. First-up after nearly two years from last on the turn second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on November 8 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Cape Byron carrying 131lbs at $151. Previously second-up second last of 18 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 9 2024 over 1m, 6 len behind Kingston Charm carrying 122lbs at $151. Fitter now after going back from the wide draw first-up. 3rd Pick 2 Xcited Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Robert Quinn J: Non Runner T: Robert Quinn	96	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after nearly two years from last on the turn second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on November 8 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Cape Byron carrying 131lbs at $151. Previously second-up second last of 18 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 9 2024 over 1m, 6 len behind Kingston Charm carrying 122lbs at $151. Fitter now after going back from the wide draw first-up.

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