Newcastle R5 AVE TECHNOLOGIES NEWCASTLE MILE (GRP1)

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Good run when 3m 3rd $5.50 (Fr2) My Field Marshal NZ Menangle 2300m the GROUP3 Brian Hancock FFA (grp3) Feb 1 then impressive winner $2.90 (Fr8) defeating Alpine Stride 7m Menangle 1609m (1:50.5) R74116 race Feb 8. Racing consistently and could get a soft run from the pole position; each way chance in this company.

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Eased early and checked when 14.5m 8th $3.10 (Fr10) My Field Marshal NZ Menangle 2300m the GROUP3 Brian Hancock FFA (grp3) Feb 1 then raced wide early and inconvenienced when 10.2m 6th $10.00 (Fr10) Majordan Menangle 1609m (1:50.0) R77120 race Feb 8. Had excuses past couple and definite contender on consecuitve wins at Group 3 level at previous two starts .

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Eased early when 14.5m 7th $8.50 (Fr9) Bling It On Menangle 1609m the GROUP3 Les Chant FFA (grp3) Sep 28 then beaten 4.5m 4th $26 (Fr7) Majordan Menangle 1609m (1:50.0) R77120 race Feb 8. Usefulf effort first up and winner of 2 from 4 second up; keep safe .

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Raced wide early when 7m 6th $16 (Fr7) Colt Thirty One Albion Park 2138m the GROUP2 Queensland Cup (grp2) Dec 21 then covered extra ground and tightened during running when 6m 7th $13 (Sr2) Zahven Banner NZ Albion Park 1660m (1:52.6) R91120 race Feb 8. Chance here on Group 3 win three back .

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Very impressive winner $1.30 (Fr6) over Christmas Toyboy NZ 14m Menangle 1609m the GROUP3 New Years Gift Final (grp3) Jan 11 then fought on very well when 1.7m 2nd $1.70 (Fr2) Sicario Tabcorp Park 2240m the GROUP3 The Pure Steel (grp3) Feb 1. Racing in great heart and winner of 3 from 4 at this track and distance; wararnts respect on narrow defeat at this level six runs back.

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Handy win $14 (Fr7) over Cash N Flow NZ 2.5m Menangle 1609m (1:48.8) R73120 race Jan 18 then beaten 4.2m 2nd $5.00 (Fr1) Majordan Menangle 1609m (1:50.0) R77120 race Feb 8. Genuine in the money prospect.

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Caught the eye defeating Lord Zin Zan NZ 1.2m $26 (Fr5) Menangle 1609m (1:49.8) R71120 race Jan 25 then easy winner $3.20 (Fr10) over Laceys Lad NZ 8.7m Newcastle 1609m (1:55.0) R7589 race Feb 7. Minor place only in this company.

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Looked good defeating Wrangler NZ 4.2m $2.60 (Fr8) Menangle 1609m (1:50.0) R77120 race Feb 8 then raced well when 2.5m 3rd $2.20 (Fr7) My Field Marshal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:49.3) R89120 race Feb 15. Yet to miss a place in four starts this prep and winner of 2 from 5 fifth up; has the tactical speed to compensate for the wide draw here and is proven at this level .

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Finished 21m 9th $4.80 (Fr8) Self Assured NZ Menangle 1609m the GROUP2 Hondo Grattan Stakes (grp2) Feb 8 then eased early, checked and raced roughly when 14.2m 7th $10.00 (Fr10) Hurricane Harley Menangle 1609m the GROUP2 Paleface Adios Stake (grp2) Feb 15. Below par past couple but stays in the mix on consecutive wins in weaker company prior .

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Finished 14.5m 4th $5.00 (Fr7) Let It Ride NZ Menangle 1609m (1:50.5) R74116 race Feb 8 then beaten 3m 2nd $8.00 (Fr2) Conviction Menangle 1609m (1:50.7) R75120 race Feb 15. Could sneak a place .

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Finished 2m 2nd $2.70 (Fr5) Match In Heaven Menangle 2300m (1:53.3) R72113 race Feb 1 then beaten 2m 2nd $1.90 (Fr1) Double Encounter Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R72109 race Feb 8. Might need it easier .

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Finished 5.5m 5th $51 (Fr3) Majordan Menangle 1609m (1:50.0) R77120 race Feb 8 then eased early and tightened during running when 4.5m 5th $31 (Fr3) My Field Marshal NZ Menangle 1609m (1:49.3) R89120 race Feb 15. Unplaced in recent starts in Group company but not disgraced .