AU - Kembla Grange - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

27.6K

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Verdict

ZOUCRATIC (5) registered his maiden win last time out at the fourth attempt, getting home by half a length over 6 ¼f at Newcastle. Only third-up today so don't expect him to be going backwards at this stage. Bjorn Baker's VIKTOR (2) is back from a six-month break. Closed last prep with a big win over this trip in a Mudgee maiden of questionable quality. Trialled twice so should be up for this. VALIANT BOMB (7) settled just off the speed then worked home well for third when resuming over 6 ¼f at Newcastle recently. Genuine four-year-old who scored easily at this stage last prep. Right in contention. STORM SEASON (1) resumes. Opened last prep with a win over today's journey at Pakenham so must be respected. INSAIN JEWEL (9) has not appeared since her win on debut at Nowra in June. Betting will be crucial.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 25 over 6f defeating Harry's Halo carrying 125lbs at $8. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Cg&E Mdn on October 4 over 6f, nose behind Beechworth carrying 125lbs at $2.10. Open to plenty of improvement and is one of the major players. 1st Pick 6 Pimlico Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	189	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 25 over 6f defeating Harry's Halo carrying 125lbs at $8. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Cg&E Mdn on October 4 over 6f, nose behind Beechworth carrying 125lbs at $2.10. Open to plenty of improvement and is one of the major players.
5	Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Cg&E Mdn on October 4 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Beechworth carrying 121lbs at $11. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn October 18 over 6 ¼f defeating Exceeding Limits with 120lbs at $4.20. Four-year-old who has only been to the races four times so there is plenty more to offer. 2nd Pick 5 Zoucratic Jockey: Mitch Stapleford Trainer: Joseph Pride J: Mitch Stapleford T: Joseph Pride	144	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Cg&E Mdn on October 4 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Beechworth carrying 121lbs at $11. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn October 18 over 6 ¼f defeating Exceeding Limits with 120lbs at $4.20. Four-year-old who has only been to the races four times so there is plenty more to offer.
2	Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 3.5 len win. Mudgee Mdn-Sw May 11 over 7f defeating Hidden Mogul carrying 130lbs at $1.12. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn March 7 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Frontex carrying 134lbs at $4.40. Capable of a strong return. 3rd Pick 2 Viktor Jockey: Olivia Chambers Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Olivia Chambers T: Bjorn Baker	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 3.5 len win. Mudgee Mdn-Sw May 11 over 7f defeating Hidden Mogul carrying 130lbs at $1.12. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn March 7 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Frontex carrying 134lbs at $4.40. Capable of a strong return.

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