AU - Newcastle - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

31.4K

VIEW

Verdict

EASIEST CHOICE (2) has not appeared since finishing a distant third on debut over 6f at this track in July. Won a recent Warwick Farm trial impressively. Kicks off over a slightly longer trip this prep which is an ideal scenario. DIVINE TIMING (6) made it two minor placings from as many appearances when he chased Watson all the way at Kembla over this trip but was no match for the Waterhouse/Bott galloper. Ideally drawn and won't find one as smart this time so she gets her chance. THE IRON STAR (4) returns after a 20-week spell. Led but was nailed late when resuming over this trip at Goulburn last time in work. Yet to prove himself on a dry track but that doubt aside he looks ready to make a bright return again. TENDI (7) returned to form last start with an eye-catching second over 5 ¾f at the Beaumont track. Has had plenty of chances but over more ground today he might be hard to hold out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Samarelle carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Expected to go on to better things this prep. 1st Pick 2 Easiest Choice Jockey: Keagan Latham Trainer: David Pfieffer J: Keagan Latham T: David Pfieffer	95	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 6f, slow going 5.5 len behind Samarelle carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Expected to go on to better things this prep.
6	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on December 19 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Madame Fiocca carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Watson with 122lbs at $6. Racing well. Rates highly looks hard to beat. 2nd Pick 6 Divine Timing Jockey: Andrew Calder Trainer: Richard Collett J: Andrew Calder T: Richard Collett	229	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on December 19 over 5 ½f, 0.6 len behind Madame Fiocca carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on January 10 over 6 ½f, 3.5 len behind Watson with 122lbs at $6. Racing well. Rates highly looks hard to beat.
4	Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn September 11 over 7 ½f, soft track, a head behind Prefer Diamonds carrying 123lbs at $11. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Goulburn Prov Mdn May 22 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Jared carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Everything points to a bright return. 3rd Pick 4 The Iron Star Jockey: Grant Buckley Trainer: Marc Chevalier J: Grant Buckley T: Marc Chevalier	115	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn September 11 over 7 ½f, soft track, a head behind Prefer Diamonds carrying 123lbs at $11. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Goulburn Prov Mdn May 22 over 6 ½f, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Jared carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Everything points to a bright return.

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