AU - Grafton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SPIRITS BURN DEEP (10) tough old mare holding her form and looks due for a change of luck. Sat on the speed when run down late for a courageous second over 6f at Coffs Harbour in BM93 class. Among the top three hopes with McColm's claim. CONSTELLATION (7) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start over 5 ?f at this track. Maps well and expected to measure up in this stronger grade. WARRIOR BAE (6) consistent gelding deep into the prep and has to overcome the sticky gate today. Gave his all when racing on the pace to secure third over 6f at the Gold Coast. Each way contender. HUMPHREE BEAR (4) slow into stride before savaging the line from last on the turn for a tidy third over 5f at Coffs Harbour. Back in great shape and should have little problem running the 6f.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Oakfield Duke carrying 117lbs at $19. Before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track on July 24 over 6f, neck behind Too Darn Finesse with 134lbs at $2.70. Worth plenty of thought in this easier contest. 1st Pick 10 Spirits Burn Deep Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Neil Osborne J: Archie Mccolm T: Neil Osborne	152	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour on August 7 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Oakfield Duke carrying 117lbs at $19. Before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 8 at this track on July 24 over 6f, neck behind Too Darn Finesse with 134lbs at $2.70. Worth plenty of thought in this easier contest.
7	Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on July 12 over 5f, 2 len behind Steffi Electrica with 128lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose at this track on July 24 over 5f defeating Buzz Saw carrying 128lbs at $3.20. One of the major players in career best form. 2nd Pick 7 Constellation Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Stephen & Jordan Lee J: Nick Heywood T: Stephen & Jordan Lee	108	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on July 12 over 5f, 2 len behind Steffi Electrica with 128lbs at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose at this track on July 24 over 5f defeating Buzz Saw carrying 128lbs at $3.20. One of the major players in career best form.
6	Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Mishani Moet carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Ipswich on July 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Moshulu Spirit carrying 119lbs at $31. Heading in the right direction and sure to be thereabouts. 3rd Pick 6 Warrior Bae Jockey: Andrew Mallyon Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Andrew Mallyon T: Matthew Dunn	175	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Mishani Moet carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Ipswich on July 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Moshulu Spirit carrying 119lbs at $31. Heading in the right direction and sure to be thereabouts.

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