AU - Tamworth - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

18.8K

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Verdict

HARD AS BROK (8) resumed with residual fitness on his side for a closing fourth from back in the field over 5 ?f at Grafton. Ready for this trip and further now and sure to be around the money. SMART SCUD (7) lightly raced gelding who looks to have a bright future. Held his ground to the line first up with the 128lbs when fourth over 6f at Narromine. Lone win came second up and likely to go back from the barrier. Each way contender. JAGERSCHNITZEL (9) win record hardly excites but looks to have come back much stronger this time in. Set to peak third up and look for him to launch late. BLAZED PRINCE (11) Drew out and pushed forward early but weakened out of it late when eighth over 1m at this track last time. Draws a low gate and look for an improved run here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 in a Cl2 at Grafton on September 29 over 5f, slow going 1.5 len behind Midwest Princess carrying 126lbs at $3.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 in a Cl1 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 1m, 8 len behind Dust Cloud carrying 121lbs at $10. Great chance to atone. 1st Pick 8 Hard As Brok Jockey: Ben Looker Trainer: Ridge Wilson J: Ben Looker T: Ridge Wilson	175	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 in a Cl2 at Grafton on September 29 over 5f, slow going 1.5 len behind Midwest Princess carrying 126lbs at $3.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 in a Cl1 at Eagle Farm on July 29 over 1m, 8 len behind Dust Cloud carrying 121lbs at $10. Great chance to atone.
7	Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 in a Cl1 at Narromine on September 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mega Pixel carrying 128lbs at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len in a Ctry Mdn at Narromine on April 26 over 6 ½f defeating Pinero with 128lbs at $7. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Smart Scud Jockey: Reece Jones Trainer: Rodney Northam J: Reece Jones T: Rodney Northam	125	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 in a Cl1 at Narromine on September 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mega Pixel carrying 128lbs at $8. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len in a Ctry Mdn at Narromine on April 26 over 6 ½f defeating Pinero with 128lbs at $7. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.
2	Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on September 27 over 6 ½f defeating Midnight In Minori carrying 123lbs at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Bm58 at Coffs Harbour on September 13 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Jade Trees with 127lbs at $51. Leading contender in this vein of form. 3rd Pick 2 Easy Trapezee Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Allan Kehoe J: Non Runner T: Allan Kehoe	132	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.6 len in a Cl1 at Dubbo on September 27 over 6 ½f defeating Midnight In Minori carrying 123lbs at $14. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Bm58 at Coffs Harbour on September 13 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Jade Trees with 127lbs at $51. Leading contender in this vein of form.

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