AU - Newcastle - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 5

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BANJORA (3) exciting gelding with an impressive winning CV. Slow into stride and raced without luck throughout with an eye-catching third over 6f at Gosford in the Provincial Champs. Zac Lloyd goes back on and is expected to return to winning form. IMPOSANT (8) went back early from her wide draw and chipped away late when fifth over 7f in the G3 Newcastle Stakes. Will relish the genuine tempo today and can race a touch closer from the inside gate. LORD OF BISCAY (1) sound performance first-up when snagged back early from the poor draw before motoring late with a tough third over 7f at this track in the Provincial Champs. Tongue-tie goes on and watch for him closing quickly from the sticky gate. MISS SPACEGIRL (9) consistent mare who gets the blinkers added for the first time after she gripped on late to run fourth over 7f at Warwick Farm in BM78 grade. Can measure up with the good weight drop.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Mogul Monarch carrying 123lbs at $1.80. The run before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Rosehill Bm72 February 25 over 5 ½f defeating Beau Bandit carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Well placed. Tragedy beaten last start and set to bounce back. 1st Pick 3 Banjora Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Bryce Heys J: Zac Lloyd T: Bryce Heys	156	-	-	-	58%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Mogul Monarch carrying 123lbs at $1.80. The run before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Rosehill Bm72 February 25 over 5 ½f defeating Beau Bandit carrying 128lbs at $2.50. Well placed. Tragedy beaten last start and set to bounce back.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on February 19 over 7f, 3 len behind Octa De Lago carrying 122lbs at $8.50. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 6 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Tuileries carrying 119lbs at $26. Well placed. Tempo suits and well placed in this easier contest. 2nd Pick 8 Imposant Jockey: Tyler Schiller Trainer: Kris Lees J: Tyler Schiller T: Kris Lees	208	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on February 19 over 7f, 3 len behind Octa De Lago carrying 122lbs at $8.50. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Ncle Stakes on March 6 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Tuileries carrying 119lbs at $26. Well placed. Tempo suits and well placed in this easier contest.
1	Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at this track Provmid Champ on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Buffalo with 127lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 27 over 7f, 8 len behind Sir Artie with 132lbs at $2.35. Best form is over this trip and expected to go close. 3rd Pick 1 Lord Of Biscay Jockey: Dylan Gibbons Trainer: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons T: Kris Lees	169	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at this track Provmid Champ on February 28 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Buffalo with 127lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 on September 27 over 7f, 8 len behind Sir Artie with 132lbs at $2.35. Best form is over this trip and expected to go close.

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