AU - Hamilton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.1K

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Verdict

SOTOMAYOR (2) has had two runs since a two-month let-up and a change of stable, the latest a tidy effort over 7f at Warrnambool where he worked home well in a stronger race than this. Cherry ripe now and his best form comes at this distance. Perfectly poised to return to the winner's list. NEWCOMBE (3) was shuffled back to near the tail then rallied late to finish fourth last time out over 1 ¹/16m at Warrnambool. Down in grade and can travel a bit closer from the inside gate. Just one win in 26 is the knock. TUDAYA (7) hasn't won for 500 days. Nice effort over this trip at Penola last time and the addition of blinkers might add some spark. BATTLE POINT (8) can improve over this longer trip after a modest first-up performance at Kilmore. SWEATER GIRL (10) needed the run at Bendigo las time, the first in two months. Has a strong record at this trip so must be considered.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently 7th of 14 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 29 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Tauri carrying 126lbs at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 in a 0 - 56 at this track on October 10 over 7f, slow going long-neck behind Frosty Night carrying 132lbs at $4.40. Fitter for two runs back from a let-up and is crying out for this trip. 1st Pick 2 Sotomayor Jockey: Cian Macredmond Trainer: Patrick F Ryan Jnr J: Cian Macredmond T: Patrick F Ryan Jnr	160	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Most recently 7th of 14 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 29 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Tauri carrying 126lbs at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 in a 0 - 56 at this track on October 10 over 7f, slow going long-neck behind Frosty Night carrying 132lbs at $4.40. Fitter for two runs back from a let-up and is crying out for this trip.
3	At the latest run 4th of 12 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 29 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Parkrun with 147lbs at $16. The race before that 10th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Bendigo on October 17 over 1m, 6 len behind Carnival Riches with 132lbs at $20. Won't spend a dime in the run from the inside stall. Perfectly drawn and is worth following up. 2nd Pick 3 Newcombe Jockey: Zac Moore Trainer: Ann-Jeanette Tindale J: Zac Moore T: Ann-Jeanette Tindale	97	-	-	-	6%
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 12 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on October 29 over 1 ¹/16m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Parkrun with 147lbs at $16. The race before that 10th of 12 in a 0 - 56 at Bendigo on October 17 over 1m, 6 len behind Carnival Riches with 132lbs at $20. Won't spend a dime in the run from the inside stall. Perfectly drawn and is worth following up.
9	At the latest run 4th of 12 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on October 24 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind I Am Ralph with 117lbs at $61. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Mildura on October 6 over 1 ³/16m, 7 len behind Verona Rupes carrying 121lbs at $26. Back in class and has top-three aspirations. 3rd Pick 9 Miss Trombari Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Raharna Mcdonald J: Non Runner T: Raharna Mcdonald	98	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 12 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on October 24 over 1m, slow going 1.4 len behind I Am Ralph with 117lbs at $61. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Mildura on October 6 over 1 ³/16m, 7 len behind Verona Rupes carrying 121lbs at $26. Back in class and has top-three aspirations.

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