AU - Port Macquarie - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

21.4K

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Verdict

Good competitive contest. MOONLIGHT DIVA (8) got off the mark at start four when she ploughed through the heavy conditions for a dominant Maiden win over 7f at Coffs Harbour. Gets a similar set-up with the claim and can keep the winning momentum going. DAMASCUS GATE (1) tough on-pace gelding who looks well placed for this with the 9lbs claim. Went out fast before fading in the straight to run sixth over 7 ½f at Muswellbrook. Has a good record at this track and trip and can bounce back quickly. KING SOLEIL (4) dropped in weight and showed good early speed for a well-deserved win over 7f at Tuncurry. Confidence is high and don't dismiss. DEEP DRIVE (3) struggled to run the 1 ¼m out when she folded up in the straight to finish sixth on May 12. Can sneak into the placings back to the 1m.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Racing well recently. At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.75 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn May 8 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Play It Cool carrying 122lbs at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Mosgiel Crystal carrying 122lbs at $3.20. Strong chance again despite going up 4lbs from last start. 1st Pick 8 Moonlight Diva Jockey: Grady Spokes Trainer: Sally Taylor J: Grady Spokes T: Sally Taylor	113	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 1.75 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn May 8 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Play It Cool carrying 122lbs at $3.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Mosgiel Crystal carrying 122lbs at $3.20. Strong chance again despite going up 4lbs from last start.
1	Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 1 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Oenology carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 26 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Strobing carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Damascus Gate Jockey: Juliet Partridge Trainer: Carlos Antonio J: Juliet Partridge T: Carlos Antonio	155	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 1 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Oenology carrying 128lbs at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 26 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Strobing carrying 128lbs at $6.50. Best form stacks up nicely and worth another chance.
4	Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.7 len at Tuncurry Cl1 May 9 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Dancingontherosso with 126lbs at $4.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on April 18 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Bondi Prophet carrying 133lbs at $11. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. 3rd Pick 4 King Soleil Jockey: Jeff Kehoe Trainer: Craig Ruttley J: Jeff Kehoe T: Craig Ruttley	91	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.7 len at Tuncurry Cl1 May 9 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Dancingontherosso with 126lbs at $4.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Bm50 on April 18 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Bondi Prophet carrying 133lbs at $11. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

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