AU - Port Macquarie - Race 9

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Class 1

Turf

HEAVY 8

21.4K

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Verdict

Tough race with so many returning from spells. CRAIG'S ONE (6) is worth the gamble with the race fitness edge. Good effort two back at Tamworth then dropped out alarmingly on a heavy track at Taree last start. Track conditions crucial - if it does dry out a bit come race day he can turn things around. YOUWROTEUPONIT (3) returns from a five-month absence and has had a change in stables. Raced just three times when prepared in Victoria and recorded consistently good figures. The new yard has made some significant gear changes - betting might hold the key. PERMISSION GRANTED (2) last appeared when he bolted in over 6 ¼f at Ballina in December. Should be ready to pick up where he left off following a couple of recent trials. HAYLEY'S ROCKET (8) worked home well without threatening first-up over this distance at Coffs Harbour. Open to plenty of improvement. AGENT MAX (1) resumes. Showed ability in the maiden campaign and will get every chance from the inside alley.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 5f, on heavy track, 14 len behind Where's The Fire carrying 130lbs at $4.20. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on April 10 over 6f, 1.2 len behind He's My Warrior carrying 119lbs at $8. Mixing his form but this track and trip should see the best in him. 1st Pick 6 Craig's One Jockey: Matthew Bennett Trainer: Grant Jobson J: Matthew Bennett T: Grant Jobson	98	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on May 5 over 5f, on heavy track, 14 len behind Where's The Fire carrying 130lbs at $4.20. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Ctry Cl2 on April 10 over 6f, 1.2 len behind He's My Warrior carrying 119lbs at $8. Mixing his form but this track and trip should see the best in him.
3	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Seymour Bm62 December 18 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Asiatic carrying 129lbs at $3.20. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Geelong Cl1 November 26 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind National Code with 127lbs at $4.40. Market watch on this promising mare first-up for a new stable. 2nd Pick 3 Youwroteuponit Jockey: Luke Rolls Trainer: Cassandra Schmidt J: Luke Rolls T: Cassandra Schmidt	105	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Seymour Bm62 December 18 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Asiatic carrying 129lbs at $3.20. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Geelong Cl1 November 26 over 5 ½f, 1.75 len behind National Code with 127lbs at $4.40. Market watch on this promising mare first-up for a new stable.
2	Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Ballina Ctry Mdn December 9 over 6 ¼f defeating Beearetee carrying 129lbs at $1.50. On debut second in a small field at Ballina Mdn November 3 over 5f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Zanjeer with 127lbs at $2.80. Handy three-year-old who should be in for a positive preparation. 3rd Pick 2 Permission Granted Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Matthew Dunn J: Aaron Bullock T: Matthew Dunn	111	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation winning to post a big 3.5 len win. Ballina Ctry Mdn December 9 over 6 ¼f defeating Beearetee carrying 129lbs at $1.50. On debut second in a small field at Ballina Mdn November 3 over 5f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Zanjeer with 127lbs at $2.80. Handy three-year-old who should be in for a positive preparation.

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