AU - Port Macquarie - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

POLYMER (1) first run for the Paul Snowden stable he sat off the speed before launching late with an unlucky second over 5f at Port Macquarie first-up. Has a sticky gate to contend with here but should prove too good for these. VARAZZE (10) failed on the quick back-up in the heavy (10) going with a fading sixth over 7f at Coffs Harbour. Has a good record and she gets a senior rider today. Sharp improver. PURPLE PRINCE (9) never looked comfortable in the heavy (8) going with the 130lbs when a battling last over this course and distance. Regular apprentice goes back aboard and drops 9lbs in weight here. Each way. LYKOS (5) finished runner-up at her last two outings on rain affected tracks and gets every chance from the inside draw. Among the top-three hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 4f, 1.75 len behind The Birthday Party with 131lbs at $2.10. Went for a spell before returning came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 5f, slow going nose behind Home Siren carrying 130lbs at $3. Sound return and can go one better today. 1st Pick 1 Polymer Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Paul Snowden J: Ben Looker T: Paul Snowden	188	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 28 over 4f, 1.75 len behind The Birthday Party with 131lbs at $2.10. Went for a spell before returning came from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 5f, slow going nose behind Home Siren carrying 130lbs at $3. Sound return and can go one better today.
10	At the latest run ran last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on May 8 over 7f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Moonlight Diva carrying 116lbs at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Pepperina with 126lbs at $21. Key jockey change and can bounce back over this trip. 2nd Pick 10 Varazze Jockey: Ashley Morgan Trainer: Joseph Burges J: Ashley Morgan T: Joseph Burges	93	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis At the latest run ran last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on May 8 over 7f, on a wet track, 9 len behind Moonlight Diva carrying 116lbs at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Pepperina with 126lbs at $21. Key jockey change and can bounce back over this trip.
9	Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 10 len behind Nova Dash carrying 130lbs at $41. The race before that 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Pepperina carrying 130lbs at $51. Has ability and will relish the weight drop. 3rd Pick 9 Purple Prince Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn Trainer: Jeremy Sylvester J: Shannen Llewellyn T: Jeremy Sylvester	112	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 6 ¼f, on a wet track, 10 len behind Nova Dash carrying 130lbs at $41. The race before that 5th of 10 at Muswellbrook Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Pepperina carrying 130lbs at $51. Has ability and will relish the weight drop.

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