AU - Port Macquarie - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 6

20.9K

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Verdict

DIRTY DOES IT (6) settled well back from a good draw last time before closing well to finish fifth at Muswellbrook. Hitting his straps now third-up and will appreciate the anticipated tempo. Can pounce on them late. I AM STEFFI (8) was far too good for a maiden field last start at Grafton. McColm stays in the saddle with the 4lbs claim and will be looking to spear across and lead again. Worth following up. SCULPTOR (1) returns and it's worth noting he filled a minor placing when first-up from last campaign at Goulburn. Fitter for two trials and gets a key booking in Heywood. Can play a major role. BE SOMEONE (3) was also an impressive maiden winner last time out at Taree. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Have to take seriously.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 14 at Taree Cl1 on June 23 over 5f, on a wet track, neck behind Immortal Storm carrying 123lbs at $51. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on July 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Star Whisperer carrying 129lbs at $3. Racing well. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. 1st Pick 6 Dirty Does It Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: Robert Agnew J: Danny Peisley T: Robert Agnew	118	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 14 at Taree Cl1 on June 23 over 5f, on a wet track, neck behind Immortal Storm carrying 123lbs at $51. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Muswellbrook Ctry Bm58 on July 7 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Star Whisperer carrying 129lbs at $3. Racing well. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
8	Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Grafton Super Mdn on July 12 over 5f, nose behind Sinfull with 116lbs at $15. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Grafton Mdn-Sw July 24 over 5f defeating Sorrenti carrying 121lbs at $2.50. Expect another forward showing. 2nd Pick 8 I Am Steffi Jockey: Archie Mccolm Trainer: Neil Osborne J: Archie Mccolm T: Neil Osborne	142	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Grafton Super Mdn on July 12 over 5f, nose behind Sinfull with 116lbs at $15. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Grafton Mdn-Sw July 24 over 5f defeating Sorrenti carrying 121lbs at $2.50. Expect another forward showing.
1	Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Taree Cl1 December 1 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Grassburn with 132lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign second of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 July 8 2025 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, a nose behind Ace Of Lace with 132lbs at $6. Looks all set for a effective return. 3rd Pick 1 Sculptor Jockey: Nick Heywood Trainer: Todd Howlett J: Nick Heywood T: Todd Howlett	96	-	-	-	5%
Analysis Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Taree Cl1 December 1 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Grassburn with 132lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign second of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 July 8 2025 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, a nose behind Ace Of Lace with 132lbs at $6. Looks all set for a effective return.

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