Bathurst R4 CALCUTTA & BARRIER DRAW 23 MARCH PACE

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Finished 0.4m 2nd $31 (Fr4) Shannonstheman Bathurst 1730m (1:54.5) R6981 race Feb 19 then beaten 33.5m 6th $6.50 (Fr1) Lets Katchmeifucan NZ Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Already the winner of 6 races at this track and distance; not out of it on close second two back.

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Eased early when 4.5m 5th $15 (Fr5) Abitmorebliss Menangle 1609m (1:52.1) R6572 race Feb 11 then eased early when 12.7m 8th $34 (Fr7) Superbass NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.7) R5675 race Feb 18. A past winner from this draw and 4 time winner over the course and distance.

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Eased early and held up for a run early in the straight when 10.2m 5th $11 (Fr7) Drive The Dream NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) C5278 race Feb 18 then eased early when 12.2m 3rd $12 (Fr6) Lets Katchmeifucan NZ Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Usually thereabouts and worth an each way ticket.

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Used the sprint lane when 10.5m 4th $17 (Sr2) Sams Express Bathurst 1730m (1:55.5) R6778 race Feb 12 then beaten 15.5m 6th $51 (Fr5) Shannonstheman Bathurst 1730m (1:54.5) R6981 race Feb 19. Place chance in this company.

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Finished 2.7m 2nd $5.00 (Fr1) Smooth Cash Bathurst 1730m (1:55.0) R6275 race Feb 16 then raced wide early and covered extra ground when 43m 7th $41 (Fr7) Lets Katchmeifucan NZ Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Had excuses some of his own making in 4 of the past 5 starts but chance on close second two back.

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Used the sprint lane when 2m 3rd $23 (Fr2) Shannonstheman Bathurst 1730m (1:54.5) R6981 race Feb 19 then beaten 13.2m 4th $7.50 (Fr3) Lets Katchmeifucan NZ Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Fitter for three recent runs and has won and placed in 2 previous fourth up runs; in th mix for the exotics.

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Eased early when 9.5m 5th $61 (Fr7) Smooth Cash Bathurst 1730m (1:55.0) R6275 race Feb 16 then beaten 7m 4th $16 (Sr1) Young Rooster Parkes 2040m (1:59.1) R6275 race Feb 23. This looks too tough.

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Eased early when 15m 7th $34 (Fr5) Rakarolla NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.1) R67100 race Dec 17 then failed to finish behind Jonah Jones NZ Penrith 2125m (1:58.1) R6788 race Jan 9. Better placed here than in recent starts and could improve sharply.

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Failed to get a clear run when 3.7m 3rd $6.00 (Fr7) Obi One NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R5683 race Feb 18 then impressive winner $2.80 (Fr5) over Mister Magic Man 9.5m Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Was an easy winner last start and winner of 2 from 2 at similar stage in the prep; respect.

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Impressive winner $2.80 (Fr2) defeating Lucky Nutter 8.2m Bathurst 2260m (1:58.4) R5870 race Feb 12 then broke during running when distanced 8th $3.80 (Fr2) Lets Katchmeifucan NZ Bathurst 2260m (1:56.8) R6775 race Feb 26. Mixing form and need to treat warily.