AU - Scone - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

KATE'S TIARA (2) is racing in great heart against far better fields than this. Came from last of six to get up for second last start in a Class 6 over 5f at the Sunshine Coast. Crying out for 6f now and in this far easier race she is clearly the one to beat. NIGHT FIGHTER (5) won in this grade over 7f at Coonabarabran two runs ago. Found the line well subsequently in open company at Armidale. Poses a serious threat back in this more suitable contest. MY MATE KATE (9) was plain last start at the second run of the campaign, beaten comfortably over 5 ½f at this track. Has won none from 11 in the first two runs of her preps, but two from four third-up. Watch for a spike in form. TRAPEZE LEGEND (7) has done little in two runs this campaign, both in shorter races. Won over today's journey at Bathurst at the same stage last prep. Can improve sharply. PARANA RIVER (11) is racing well but the wins are hard to come by. Worth some thought on a seven-day back-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl6 on November 14 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Alloutatime with 119lbs at $17. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl4 on October 17 over 5 ½f, head behind Oberoi Princess carrying 122lbs at $19. Finding the line with real purpose so this longer trip is ideal. 1st Pick 2 Kate's Tiara Jockey: Leeshelle Small Trainer: Paddy Cunningham J: Leeshelle Small T: Paddy Cunningham	158	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl6 on November 14 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Alloutatime with 119lbs at $17. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl4 on October 17 over 5 ½f, head behind Oberoi Princess carrying 122lbs at $19. Finding the line with real purpose so this longer trip is ideal.
5	At the latest run 5th of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Shamedy with 121lbs at $6. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Coonabarabran Baradine October 26 over 7f defeating Awesome Tycoon carrying 126lbs at $4.20. Well placed. Back in trip but also back in grade which helps the cause. 2nd Pick 5 Night Fighter Jockey: Siena Grima Trainer: Sue Grills J: Siena Grima T: Sue Grills	141	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Shamedy with 121lbs at $6. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Coonabarabran Baradine October 26 over 7f defeating Awesome Tycoon carrying 126lbs at $4.20. Well placed. Back in trip but also back in grade which helps the cause.
9	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on November 2 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Navy Steel carrying 137lbs at $12. Last start 9th of 11 at this track Bm66 on November 18 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Cresta Run carrying 127lbs at $51. Usually hits form at this stage of the prep so be forgiving of the recent efforts. 3rd Pick 9 My Mate Kate Jockey: Andrew Gibbons Trainer: Ben Lees J: Andrew Gibbons T: Ben Lees	91	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm58 Cl2+ on November 2 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Navy Steel carrying 137lbs at $12. Last start 9th of 11 at this track Bm66 on November 18 over 5 ½f, 7 len behind Cresta Run carrying 127lbs at $51. Usually hits form at this stage of the prep so be forgiving of the recent efforts.

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