AU - Randwick - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

POWER OF THE BRAVE (2) talented gelding with his hoof on the till. Chased hard with the 130lbs when a tiring fourth over 5 ½f at Canterbury. Assess on his narrow second to Sunrise three starts back at this track and trip. EXTRAVAGENT LAD (4) back to his preferred trip and will benefit with McMurray's 4lbs claim. Covered plenty of ground in the run with the 133lbs when a plugging eighth over 5 ½f at Canterbury. Gets a better set-up and not to be underestimated. WHO BUT ROO (6) tough old gelding racing in career best form. Closed quickly for an unlucky third over 5 ½f at Canterbury. Can surprise some of his more fancied rivals. INDEFENSIBLE (8) was spot them all a start on straightening but should be very strong late.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Caffe Florian with 132lbs at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Spywire with 119lbs at $5. Finds a much easier contest today, go close. 1st Pick 7 Couples Retreat Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Annabel & Rob Archibald J: Non Runner T: Annabel & Rob Archibald	126	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Caffe Florian with 132lbs at $3.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm78 on November 22 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Spywire with 119lbs at $5. Finds a much easier contest today, go close.
2	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind Columbia Blue with 130lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 19 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Jambalaya carrying 131lbs at $7. Jumps from a good draw and is right in this. 2nd Pick 2 Power Of The Brave Jockey: William Stanley Trainer: Kris Lees J: William Stanley T: Kris Lees	137	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind Columbia Blue with 130lbs at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 19 over 5 ½f, 1.5 len behind Jambalaya carrying 131lbs at $7. Jumps from a good draw and is right in this.
4	Last start 8th of 10 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Columbia Blue carrying 133lbs at $14. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 on November 14 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Apex carrying 126lbs at $7. Had excuses last start and a bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 4 Extravagent Lad Jockey: Jace Mcmurray Trainer: Scott Collings J: Jace Mcmurray T: Scott Collings	175	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 8th of 10 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on December 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Columbia Blue carrying 133lbs at $14. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 on November 14 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Apex carrying 126lbs at $7. Had excuses last start and a bold showing is expected.

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