AU - Port Macquarie - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.5f

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

18.9K

VIEW

Verdict

ROCKBARTON ANGEL (4) well drawn for this and can continue the winning momentum. Peaked fourth-up with a comfortable on-pace win over 7f at Newcastle. Can handle the steep weight rise and take stopping again. DARK CHILL (2) was a month between runs when he shouldered the 134lbs for a fading eighth over 7f at Armidale. Can return to form with the claim from the good gate. Each way player. SPANDEX (6) capable on his day and can improve sharply at his third run back. Set a decent clip early before folding up in the straight to finish seventh over 7f at Newcastle. Proven at the trip and worth another chance. HIGHLY TEMPTED (5) claim helps and not to be overlooked.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at Newcastle Prov Bm64 January 24 over 7f defeating Baby Hazel with 117lbs at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 6 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Tact with 125lbs at $2.60. Jumps in weight and can get the job done again. 1st Pick 4 Rockbarton Angel Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn Trainer: David Atkins J: Shannen Llewellyn T: David Atkins	185	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.4 len at Newcastle Prov Bm64 January 24 over 7f defeating Baby Hazel with 117lbs at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm66 on January 6 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Tact with 125lbs at $2.60. Jumps in weight and can get the job done again.
3	At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Kingdom Undersiege with 121lbs at $21. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Ctry Bm58 January 6 over 6f defeating Andrea carrying 132lbs at $1.55. Major player on best form in this easier contest. 2nd Pick 3 Athena's Treasure Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Todd Howlett J: Non Runner T: Todd Howlett	119	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on January 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Kingdom Undersiege with 121lbs at $21. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Ctry Bm58 January 6 over 6f defeating Andrea carrying 132lbs at $1.55. Major player on best form in this easier contest.
2	Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Armidale Ctry Bm66 on January 18 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Set To Prophet carrying 134lbs at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Lismore Xmas Cup Bm82 on December 19 over 7f, 2 len behind Swift Charm with 121lbs at $15. Will relish the claim and can bounce back quickly. 3rd Pick 2 Dark Chill Jockey: Poppie Gorton Trainer: Donna Grisedale J: Poppie Gorton T: Donna Grisedale	115	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Armidale Ctry Bm66 on January 18 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Set To Prophet carrying 134lbs at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Lismore Xmas Cup Bm82 on December 19 over 7f, 2 len behind Swift Charm with 121lbs at $15. Will relish the claim and can bounce back quickly.

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