Bathurst R4 STU VALENTINE 4 BLOODSTOCK INS PACE

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Out of position at the start when 27.5m 6th $31 (Sr2) Lotta Laughs Bathurst 1730m (1:56.6) R4648 race Feb 12 then handy effort when 9m 3rd $3.50 (Fr2) Watched From Above Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) R4351 race Feb 26. Improved effort at second run this prep and even fitter now; has scope for further improvement.

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Finished 13m 6th $81 (Sr2) Alpha Crucis Bathurst 2260m (2:02.4) R4053 race Feb 19 then beaten 11.2m 4th $21 (Fr2) Arma Augustus NZ Parkes 1660m (2:00.6) R3943 race Feb 23. Could sneak a spot.

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Eased early and covered extra ground when 22.5m 6th $26 (Fr8) Alpha Crucis Bathurst 2260m (2:01.0) R3451 race Feb 12 then solid effort when 9.5m 4th $8.50 (Fr3) Watched From Above Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) R4351 race Feb 26. Just out of the placings last start; can run another useful race here; contender.

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Finished 9m 6th $26 (Fr1) Lutzys Dream Bathurst 2260m (2:01.8) R3949 race Feb 16 then beaten 20m 6th $41 (Sr1) Watched From Above Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) R4351 race Feb 26. Minor place only.

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First start since spell. Hung out when 14m 6th $43 (Sr1) Susan Joy Canberra 1770m (2:03.4) R0 race Sep 18 then broke at the start when 24.5m 8th $71 (Fr3) Smiling Sam Eugowra 2100m (2:04.4) C0 race Sep 23. Back from a long spell and could need this run.

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Slow to begin when 17m 7th $151 (Fr2) The Dancer Bathurst 1730m (1:59.6) R3553 race Jan 29 then eased early when 29.5m 7th $61 (Fr5) Alpha Crucis Bathurst 2260m (2:01.0) R3451 race Feb 12. Take on trust.

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Ran 37m 8th $34 (Fr3) Yarraman Bella Bathurst 1730m (1:57.7) R4150 race Feb 2 then solid effort when 11m 10th $31 (Fr4) Spooky Dreams Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) R4147 race Feb 19. In the mix on useful third four back.

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Galloped out when 13.7m 4th $11 (Fr6) Alpha Crucis Bathurst 2260m (2:01.0) R3451 race Feb 12 then covered extra ground when 23m 8th $7.00 (Fr2) Alpha Crucis Bathurst 2260m (2:02.4) R4053 race Feb 19. Raced wide last start but has placed before and worth an each way ticket in this field.

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By Shadyshark Hanover U out of Tiramisu NZ facing starter for first time. Drawn awkwardly but has shown potential in trials.

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Raced roughly when 22m 9th $101 (Fr3) The Dancer Bathurst 1730m (1:59.6) R3553 race Jan 29 then eased early when 22m 8th $21 (Fr7) Watched From Above Bathurst 1730m (1:59.0) R4351 race Feb 26. Safely held.