AU - Tamworth - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

17.8K

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Verdict

THE DRAMATIST (1) resumed in good style with the 134lbs when a slashing second from just off the speed over 6f at Mudgee. Goes even better second-up and has solid figures at this track and trip. NIGHT FIGHTER (8) gone to a new level this prep and gets the right set-up for this with the steep drop in weight. Strong through the line when second over this trip at Scone. Keep safe. MYSTERY LAD (2) saves his best for his home track and likes his runs spaced. Gets map favours at the good each way price. STRATIFIED (3) is racing in good form and owns a strong record at this distance. Should get every chance from this draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mudgee Sprint on December 5 over 6f, head behind Saratoga Power with 134lbs at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Annie's Rose with 130lbs at $21. Classy gelding who will prove hard to stop second-up. 1st Pick 1 The Dramatist Jockey: Leeshelle Small Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Leeshelle Small T: Rodney Northam	178	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Mudgee Mudgee Sprint on December 5 over 6f, head behind Saratoga Power with 134lbs at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Muswellbrook Wayne Harris 87 on March 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Annie's Rose with 130lbs at $21. Classy gelding who will prove hard to stop second-up.
5	Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 on December 5 over 6 ¼f, 1.2 len behind Laurel Hill with 128lbs at $9. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 14 over 7f, nose behind Snowy carrying 137lbs at $16. Genuine type who has a fitness edge over most of these. 2nd Pick 5 Slush Fund Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Clint Lundholm J: Non Runner T: Clint Lundholm	145	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 on December 5 over 6 ¼f, 1.2 len behind Laurel Hill with 128lbs at $9. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 14 over 7f, nose behind Snowy carrying 137lbs at $16. Genuine type who has a fitness edge over most of these.
8	At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Scone Bm66 on December 2 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Chandon Star carrying 130lbs at $3.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Shamedy with 121lbs at $6. Can return to winning form on his home t 3rd Pick 8 Night Fighter Jockey: Jenny Duggan Trainer: Sue Grills J: Jenny Duggan T: Sue Grills	115	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Scone Bm66 on December 2 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Chandon Star carrying 130lbs at $3.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Armidale Guyra Cup on November 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Shamedy with 121lbs at $6. Can return to winning form on his home t

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