AU - Newcastle - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

29.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SHAHAAMEH (4) bumped into a smart one on debut at Warwick Farm then gets a pass mark for her follow-up run over 7f at Rosehill last start when beaten around three lengths. Will find this easier and should be right in the finish. VELASTRA (10) has been safely held in her two runs to date, the latest over 6 ¼f at Newcastle after a seven-week let-up. Draws the fence and might be ready to show something now. MUMBAI MAHARANI (3) comes here off a six-week let-up. Showed pace but didn't quite finish off when resuming last start over 6 ¼f here. Subsequently trialled well and should put in a better performance this afternoon. IN HER NAME (5) didn't do a great deal on debut at Rosehill but should be given another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a F&M Mdn at this track on October 17 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.0 len behind Cosmic Eagle carrying 130lbs at $12. Ready to break through with race experience under her belt. 1st Pick 1 Llantarnam Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Non Runner T: David Pfieffer	168	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a F&M Mdn at this track on October 17 over 6 ¼f, slow going 1.0 len behind Cosmic Eagle carrying 130lbs at $12. Ready to break through with race experience under her belt.
4	Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 9 in a Superf&M Mdn-Sw at Warwick Farm on September 23 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chuchichaschtli with 122lbs at $11. Second-up 5th of 12 in a Mdn at Rosehill on October 14 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Italian Spirit carrying 120lbs at $8. Has ability and a better run back at the provincials is likely. 2nd Pick 4 Shahaameh Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Aaron Bullock T: Richard & Will Freedman	155	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, 3rd of 9 in a Superf&M Mdn-Sw at Warwick Farm on September 23 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chuchichaschtli with 122lbs at $11. Second-up 5th of 12 in a Mdn at Rosehill on October 14 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Italian Spirit carrying 120lbs at $8. Has ability and a better run back at the provincials is likely.
10	Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Wyong on August 30 over 6f, 4.5 len behind I'm Ya Huckleberry with 122lbs at $13. Last start 7th of 9 in a F&M Mdn at this track on October 17 over 6 ¼f, slow going 4 len behind Cosmic Eagle carrying 123lbs at $5. Has plenty of upside and will strip fitter this time. 3rd Pick 10 Velastra Jockey: Shaun Guymer Trainer: Richard & Will Freedman J: Shaun Guymer T: Richard & Will Freedman	83	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Wyong on August 30 over 6f, 4.5 len behind I'm Ya Huckleberry with 122lbs at $13. Last start 7th of 9 in a F&M Mdn at this track on October 17 over 6 ¼f, slow going 4 len behind Cosmic Eagle carrying 123lbs at $5. Has plenty of upside and will strip fitter this time.

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