AU - Newcastle - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

7.5f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

28.9K

VIEW

Verdict

BONDI BLOSSOM (7) good filly who held a forward position first-up with a fighting second over 7f at this track. Won over 1m last time in and can get cover early from the sticky gate. PECCAVI (11) nice type who was crunched late in betting first-up with a sharp Maiden win over 6 ½f at Hawkesbury. Gets map favours again and will relish the good tempo. Hard to stop with Zac Lloyd booked. IS IT SPECTACULAR (2) fitter now third-up as he gets out to his right distance range. Went back from the outside gate and never got into the contest with a fading seventh over 7f in the LR Canberra Guineas. Can race a little closer here and take a hand in the finish. MISTER MARTINI (3) improving gelding who bounced off his good first-up third at Canterbury, with a closing Maiden victory over 7f at this track. Maps well and can take a hand in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Benamera carrying 122lbs at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on September 25 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Greyt Thinker with 121lbs at $7. Talented filly who strips fitter after the good first-up run. 1st Pick 7 Bondi Blossom Jockey: Alysha Collett Trainer: Brad Widdup J: Alysha Collett T: Brad Widdup	115	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Benamera carrying 122lbs at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on September 25 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Greyt Thinker with 121lbs at $7. Talented filly who strips fitter after the good first-up run.
11	Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn March 7 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Coulter with 123lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Eagle Farm Mdn on September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Some Style carrying 122lbs at $7. Gritty first-up winner who can get the job done again. 2nd Pick 11 Peccavi Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd T: Chris Waller	132	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn March 7 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Coulter with 123lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Eagle Farm Mdn on September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Some Style carrying 122lbs at $7. Gritty first-up winner who can get the job done again.
2	Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 13 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Caesar with 134lbs at $12. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Canberra in the LR Canb Gneas on March 8 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Aerodrome with 123lbs at $31. Back in grade and capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 2 Is It Spectacular Jockey: Regan Bayliss Trainer: Nacim Dilmi J: Regan Bayliss T: Nacim Dilmi	127	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 13 over 6 ¼f, 1.75 len behind Caesar with 134lbs at $12. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Canberra in the LR Canb Gneas on March 8 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Aerodrome with 123lbs at $31. Back in grade and capable of sharp improvement.

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