AU - Scone - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

4.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

18.7K

VIEW

Verdict

BEYOND MY KEN (1) picked up nicely but was beaten in a tight go first-up over 5f at Taree. Has never raced over this trip but with a cracking tempo almost certain he can get a nice trail and finish over the top. SIGNATORIES (5) is the danger first-up after a five-month spell. Led all the way to win a Class 1 over this course and distance last June. Should run a big race while fresh despite the terrible gate. BETHSHEBA (9) led and gave a great sight at huge odds but found one better late in the piece when resuming over 5f at Port Macquarie recently. Will be hard to beat again coming back a touch in distance. MR TRACKSIDE (4) comes here off a seven-week let-up. Has only won twice, both times at today's journey. Comes right into calculations. SUPER FREDS (3) was poor at Kempsey last start but has been freshened up and will find this far easier.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Taree Bm58 on January 12 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Sapphire Kiss carrying 138lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Solitario with 129lbs at $11. Won't need to progress all that much to take this out. 1st Pick 1 Beyond My Ken Jockey: Ella Drew Trainer: Scott Singleton J: Ella Drew T: Scott Singleton	166	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Taree Bm58 on January 12 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Sapphire Kiss carrying 138lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on June 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Solitario with 129lbs at $11. Won't need to progress all that much to take this out.
5	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Randwick Highway-C2 August 23 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Neil with 118lbs at $17. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Muswellbrook Super Mdn May 2 over 5f in the wet defeating Jakubik with 127lbs at $4.20. Can run a bold race despite the lay-off. 2nd Pick 5 Signatories Jockey: Mitchell Bell Trainer: Brett & Georgie Cavanough J: Mitchell Bell T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough	125	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Randwick Highway-C2 August 23 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Neil with 118lbs at $17. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5.5 len win. Muswellbrook Super Mdn May 2 over 5f in the wet defeating Jakubik with 127lbs at $4.20. Can run a bold race despite the lay-off.
9	Second run back. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 6 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Better Late carrying 126lbs at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on April 19 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Quartz Legend with 122lbs at $18. Fitter and worth following up. 3rd Pick 9 Bethsheba Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Nikki Hodgson J: Non Runner T: Nikki Hodgson	77	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 6 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Better Late carrying 126lbs at $31. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on April 19 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Quartz Legend with 122lbs at $18. Fitter and worth following up.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Overlay

A horse going off at higher odds than his recent efforts show that he deserves.

Daily Double

A wager on two consecutive races on the card where bettors have to pick both winners.