AU - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

41.9K

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Verdict

MYTHOLOGY (8) started favourite and was there to strike on the corner but couldn't finish it off last time out over 6 ½f at Kembla. Blinkers go on and an extra furlong might help so give her another chance. SUN TO ME (4) has been kept fresh since closing strongly to be beaten under a length over 6 ¾f on the Beaumont circuit five weeks ago. Will improve on what he does today but with the blinkers on over a bit more ground he must be considered. POMPATUS (2) is back from a five-month spell. Raced just twice in the maiden campaign and showed ability. Betting the key on the back of a couple of plain trials. THE BENTLEY (9) is finding the line well in easier maidens. Can sneak into the top four.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Kembla Grange Mdn on January 3 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Oui Flourish with 126lbs at $9. Should come on following that outing and looks a great chance to break through. 1st Pick 1 Baja Baby Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	271	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Kembla Grange Mdn on January 3 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind Oui Flourish with 126lbs at $9. Should come on following that outing and looks a great chance to break through.
8	Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Gosford F&M Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Mercy Me carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 6 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Hush Hush with 122lbs at $2.70. Might be a big improver with blinkers on for the first time. 2nd Pick 8 Mythology Jockey: Christian Reith Trainer: Michael Freedman J: Christian Reith T: Michael Freedman	128	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Gosford F&M Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Mercy Me carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 6 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Hush Hush with 122lbs at $2.70. Might be a big improver with blinkers on for the first time.
4	Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 6 ¾f, 0.7 len behind Wootten It Be Nice with 127lbs at $31. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 2.25 len behind Chix carrying 123lbs at $61. This looks the ideal assignment. 3rd Pick 4 Sun To Me Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald Trainer: Paul Perry J: Mollie Fitzgerald T: Paul Perry	129	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 6 ¾f, 0.7 len behind Wootten It Be Nice with 127lbs at $31. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn on December 6 over 6 ¼f, 2.25 len behind Chix carrying 123lbs at $61. This looks the ideal assignment.

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