AU2 - Newcastle - Race 2

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10 Runners

10.1f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.6K

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Verdict

DEPASSANT (6) recorded a third successive placing when 3.2 metres from the winner in second from a similar draw at Goulburn last week. Should be at peak fitness now and the hoof is on the till. Leading hope. NEED ME SOME SUGAR (1) has been racing at Menangle of late and has been coming from wider barriers but was runner-up the last time she started on the pegs last month. She can take advantage of that draw. SIYA (2) will be fitter for a couple of starts off a spell and draws well so could show more. SASSY MIA (3) was midfield from the back row when resuming. Fitter and should not have any excuses from a more favourable draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Real Temptation at Goulburn over 1 ¹/16m in a MAIDEN on November 25 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Whitbys Delight at Goulburn over 1 ¹/16m in a 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $7.50. Could break through. 1st Pick 6 Depassant Jockey: Glenn Mcelhinney Trainer: Tiarn Mcelhinney J: Glenn Mcelhinney T: Tiarn Mcelhinney	77	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Real Temptation at Goulburn over 1 ¹/16m in a MAIDEN on November 25 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Whitbys Delight at Goulburn over 1 ¹/16m in a 0-1 WIN on December 9 at $7.50. Could break through.
1	Has struggled of late. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1m at Menangle, beaten 22 m by Calzaghe (1:53.80) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 8 at $31. The run before 9th (Fr5) over 1m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Kiss Me Mini (1:53.20) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 1 at $10. Draws for a strong showing. 2nd Pick 1 Need Me Some Sugar Jockey: Jye Coney Trainer: Chris Judd J: Jye Coney T: Chris Judd	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Has struggled of late. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1m at Menangle, beaten 22 m by Calzaghe (1:53.80) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 8 at $31. The run before 9th (Fr5) over 1m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Kiss Me Mini (1:53.20) in 3yo+ WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 on December 1 at $10. Draws for a strong showing.
2	Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1m at this track was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Howitis (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on November 28 at $14. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.61 beaten 12 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $101. Fitter and draws well so expecting a much better run this time. 3rd Pick 2 Siya Jockey: Andrew Bourke Trainer: C J Bourke J: Andrew Bourke T: C J Bourke	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1m at this track was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Howitis (1:59.70) in MAIDEN on November 28 at $14. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.61 beaten 12 m by Be Good Benny (1:55.80) in NR 40 to 41 on November 18 at $101. Fitter and draws well so expecting a much better run this time.

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