AU - Port Macquarie - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

18.8K

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Verdict

AETERNUM (2) was well found last start at Gosford after a strong run at Wyong but failed to follow it up in tough conditions. Is sure to hunt forward again and will find this a bit easier. Leading player. EXCEED ME (8) is on a quick turnaround after a solid third at Taree 10 days ago where he was well supported. Drawn out but is nearing his top now and looms a genuine threat. ZOUCAT (10) produced a better run last start, beaten 2.25 lengths into sixth over 5 ½f at Grafton. Gets in well again with the 4lbs claim and could fill a minor spot at a nice quote. THE MAGIC MAN (5) boasts peaks that measure up and gets his chance to play a more significant role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
16	Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 12 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Steffi Electrica carrying 121lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Cl2 on November 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Back On De Quo carrying 123lbs at $11. Capable of fighting out the finish again. 1st Pick 16 Monaco Flyer Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Shelton J: Non Runner T: John Shelton	88	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Grafton Cl1 on July 12 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Steffi Electrica carrying 121lbs at $11. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Ballina Ctry Cl2 on November 14 over 5f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Back On De Quo carrying 123lbs at $11. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
2	Most recently ran second last of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 18 over 5f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Difensivo with 127lbs at $4.40. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on July 4 over 5f, slow going head behind Spartus carrying 126lbs at $26. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. 2nd Pick 2 Aeternum Jockey: Olivia Chambers Trainer: Kristen Buchanan J: Olivia Chambers T: Kristen Buchanan	139	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently ran second last of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 18 over 5f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Difensivo with 127lbs at $4.40. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Wyong Mid Bm64 on July 4 over 5f, slow going head behind Spartus carrying 126lbs at $26. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
8	Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on July 21 over 5f, on rain affected going, 2.25 len behind Wine Time with 129lbs at $2.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Polymer carrying 127lbs at $20. Nice effort last time. Sure to measure up here. 3rd Pick 8 Exceed Me Jockey: Danny Peisley Trainer: John A Sprague J: Danny Peisley T: John A Sprague	82	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on July 21 over 5f, on rain affected going, 2.25 len behind Wine Time with 129lbs at $2.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Polymer carrying 127lbs at $20. Nice effort last time. Sure to measure up here.

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