AU - Newcastle - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

7.5f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

31.4K

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Verdict

DAMASCUS CALLING (2) progressed nicely last start when second-up from a spell, making late inroads to be beaten just over a length over 6 ¾f at the Beaumont track. Has only raced here once and won his maiden. Perfectly placed out to this trip as peak fitness approaches. ETOILE FILANTE (1) made it three minor placings in a row when he thundered home but just missed last time out over 6 ¼f at the Beaumont circuit. Steps out beyond a sprint journey for the first time but that last run suggests it is the right move. ALAMAGAN (3) was friendless in betting but found the line with purpose to grab second over 7f at Kembla recently. Lightly raced three-year-old with plenty of scope for further improvement. Last start Orange maiden winner RULE OF FAITH (5) steps up sharply in grade but she has raced just four times and is getting better with racing. PLAYFUL PUZZLE (6) gets back on a firm track today and can improve on recent efforts.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on December 20 over 5f, 6 len behind Generous Harry carrying 127lbs at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 on January 15 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.3 len behind Angara carrying 127lbs at $21. This looks a nice race for him. 1st Pick 2 Damascus Calling Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: Mick Attard J: Grant Buckley T: Mick Attard	194	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on December 20 over 5f, 6 len behind Generous Harry carrying 127lbs at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Bm64 on January 15 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.3 len behind Angara carrying 127lbs at $21. This looks a nice race for him.
1	Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Cl1 on January 15 over 6 ¼f, slow going neck behind Herman Said with 125lbs at $3.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 2 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Star Prediction with 133lbs at $7. Racing well and is sure to give a good account. 2nd Pick 1 Etoile Filante Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Kris Lees J: Aaron Bullock T: Kris Lees	201	-	-	-	72%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Cl1 on January 15 over 6 ¼f, slow going neck behind Herman Said with 125lbs at $3.60. Before that 3rd of 11 at Taree Cl1 on January 2 over 6 ¼f, 1.5 len behind Star Prediction with 133lbs at $7. Racing well and is sure to give a good account.
3	Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 22 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Fast Track with 121lbs at $61. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw December 29 over 7f on a soft track defeating The Bus with 127lbs at $2.80. Going well enough to take this out. 3rd Pick 3 Alamagan Jockey: Chad Lever Trainer: Joseph Ible J: Chad Lever T: Joseph Ible	144	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on January 22 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Fast Track with 121lbs at $61. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw December 29 over 7f on a soft track defeating The Bus with 127lbs at $2.80. Going well enough to take this out.

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