AU - Warwick Farm - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

41.4K

VIEW

Verdict

SHADY ROAD (4) settled midfield than launched a spirited challenge in the straight but was denied by the barest margin when resuming over 5 ½f here last start. Gets in 1.5kgs lighter today to take on the boys. Sure to be very tough to resist over the longer trip this time. BIG TIGER (5) has not raced for nearly a year and is back for a second campaign. In the money at all three runs last prep including a close third here at this trip on debut. Blinkers on straight away which is a sign of intent from Tulloch Lodge. SILENCIO PORFAVOR (8) returned from a six-week let-up with a feeble effort over today's trip at Randwick recently. Fitter for that run and far more at home back in midweek company. KUJENGA (6) has found the line with purpose in her two runs this prep and should be more effective over the longer trip today. SENJUTSU (7) scored a tough win first-up at Wyong and is capable of going to this next level.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 in a F&M Bm72 at this track on October 28 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind Manukau carrying 129lbs at $5. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 3rd of 15 in the LR Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone on May 16 over 5 ½f, nose behind Miss Freelove carrying 117lbs at $31. Found the line well when resuming so the extra 1f looks perfect. 1st Pick 4 Shady Road Jockey: Braith Nock Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Braith Nock T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	168	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 in a F&M Bm72 at this track on October 28 over 5 ½f, slow going nose behind Manukau carrying 129lbs at $5. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 3rd of 15 in the LR Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone on May 16 over 5 ½f, nose behind Miss Freelove carrying 117lbs at $31. Found the line well when resuming so the extra 1f looks perfect.
5	Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 November 19 over 7 ¾f, 0.9 len behind Swift Legend with 128lbs at $4.80. On debut third of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw October 22 2025 over 6 ½f, a long neck behind Swift Legend with 125lbs at $6.50. Promising four-year-old who looks ready to make a positive return. 2nd Pick 5 Big Tiger Jockey: Tim Clark Trainer: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	124	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm68 November 19 over 7 ¾f, 0.9 len behind Swift Legend with 128lbs at $4.80. On debut third of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw October 22 2025 over 6 ½f, a long neck behind Swift Legend with 125lbs at $6.50. Promising four-year-old who looks ready to make a positive return.
8	Last start ran last of 10 in a Cg&E Bm78 at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f, 10 len behind Ruination with 119lbs at $18. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at Newcastle on September 19 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 126lbs at $2.80. Certainly worth another chance back in midweek company. 3rd Pick 8 Silencio Porfavor Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Matthew Smith J: Tommy Berry T: Matthew Smith	113	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Last start ran last of 10 in a Cg&E Bm78 at Randwick on October 31 over 6 ½f, 10 len behind Ruination with 119lbs at $18. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 in a Cond Bm68 at Newcastle on September 19 over 6 ½f, 2.25 len behind Oakfield Utah carrying 126lbs at $2.80. Certainly worth another chance back in midweek company.

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