AU - Newcastle - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

9.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

30.0K

VIEW

Verdict

DECALOGUE (3) finished fourth two back in the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes. Went around at $1.75 last start on the back of that performance but was beaten a neck over 1 ³/16m at Canterbury. Not as much depth to this field and he should be breaking through. GOLD CUP (11) appreciated the step up in distance when a closing second over 1 ³/16m here recently. Lightly raced filly who is cherry ripe after two runs back from a spell and should be in the finish. THINK I WILL (7) has only raced twice and wasn't beaten far on either occasion. Bred to appreciate getting out to this distance so worth keeping in mind. SCOOP THE POOL (4) is a top-four contender dropping back to the provincials. ALADDIN'S GIRL (8) has been getting back then finding the line well. The addition of blinkers might liven her up in the early stages this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1 ³/16m, neck behind Iron Legend carrying 127lbs at $1.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3.5 len behind Storm Leopard carrying 123lbs at $31. Drops in grade and looks a bit better than these. 1st Pick 3 Decalogue Jockey: Zac Lloyd Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Zac Lloyd T: Ciaron Maher	210	-	-	-	80%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1 ³/16m, neck behind Iron Legend carrying 127lbs at $1.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on March 28 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3.5 len behind Storm Leopard carrying 123lbs at $31. Drops in grade and looks a bit better than these.
10	Last start 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 1.5 len behind Canjustify carrying 123lbs at $2.15. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 11 over 1 ½m, 10 len behind Ohope Wins with 123lbs at $101. Very fit and looms as the obvious danger. 2nd Pick 10 Dance With Destiny Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Sargent J: Non Runner T: John Sargent	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 1.5 len behind Canjustify carrying 123lbs at $2.15. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 11 over 1 ½m, 10 len behind Ohope Wins with 123lbs at $101. Very fit and looms as the obvious danger.
11	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Lupa Capitolina carrying 125lbs at $5. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 0.5 len behind Canjustify carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway. Strips fitter and cannot be ruled out. 3rd Pick 11 Gold Cup Jockey: Kerrin Mcevoy Trainer: Kris Lees J: Kerrin Mcevoy T: Kris Lees	112	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Lupa Capitolina carrying 125lbs at $5. Second run from a spell came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1 ³/16m, 0.5 len behind Canjustify carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway. Strips fitter and cannot be ruled out.

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