Menangle R5 TWO SUNS CLAIMING PACE

Race comment

Tightened during running when 13.2m 5th $17 (Sr1) Tippitinya Penrith 1720m (1:56.6) C6090 race Feb 27 then held up for a run early in the straight when 0.4m 2nd $23 (Sr1) Hezbuyindiamonds Penrith 2125m (1:57.9) C5690 race Mar 19. Place chance again.

Race comment

Checked and raced roughly when 22.5m 8th $34 (Fr3) Untitled Menangle 1609m (1:54.7) C6990 race Mar 10 then finished 14m 5th $17 (Sr2) Hezbuyindiamonds Penrith 2125m (1:57.9) C5690 race Mar 19. Proven at this track and distance and drawn well here; among the better chances in this field.

Race comment

Raced wide early when 5m 2nd $5.00 (Fr6) Tippitinya Penrith 1720m (1:56.6) C6090 race Feb 27 then scored handily defeating Majestic Major NZ 3.5m $2.90 (Fr4) Penrith 2125m (1:58.2) C5694 race Mar 12. In form and has claims here despite a tricky draw.

Race comment

Held up for a run early in the straight when 5.5m 3rd $3.40 (Fr2) Ashkii Penrith 2125m (1:58.2) C5694 race Mar 12 then covered extra ground when 22m 8th $4.40 (Sr3) Hezbuyindiamonds Penrith 2125m (1:57.9) C5690 race Mar 19. Placed at two from last three runs and worth an each way ticket.

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Finished 12m 6th $81 (Fr1) Im Compliant NZ Newcastle 2030m (1:57.0) R8299 race Mar 6 then beaten 2.5m 3rd $12 (Fr1) Hezbuyindiamonds Penrith 2125m (1:57.9) C5690 race Mar 19. Treat warily in this.

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Eased early when 17.5m 6th $19 (Fr5) Afterdinnerspeaker NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.0) R6377 race Feb 25 then ran 23.5m 10th $4.00 (Fr2) Magic Oats NZ Menangle 1609m (1:53.9) C6990 race Mar 3. Recent form moderate but drawn well and definite contender on solid previous form.

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Finished 7.2m 3rd $5.00 (Fr3) Stirling William Bankstown 1740m (1:58.4) C6294 race Feb 14 then beaten 21m 10th $18 (Fr2) Tippitinya Penrith 1720m (1:56.6) C6090 race Feb 27. Take on trust.

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Finished 10.5m 7th $26 (Fr5) Majestic Major NZ Menangle 2300m (1:57.3) C7494 race Feb 4 then raced wide early when 14m 5th $6.50 (Fr5) Stirling William Bankstown 1740m (1:58.4) C6294 race Feb 14. Usually thereabouts and stays in the mix.

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Finished 15.7m 7th $51 (Sr2) Ashkii Penrith 2125m (1:58.2) C5694 race Mar 12 then raced wide early when 17m 6th $34 (Fr4) Tsunami Charlie Penrith 1720m (1:55.3) R5664 race Mar 19. Needs to find best.

Race comment

Finished 15.2m 7th $11 (Sr4) Tippitinya Penrith 1720m (1:56.6) C6090 race Feb 27 then beaten 8.5m 6th $12 (Sr3) Ashkii Penrith 2125m (1:58.2) C5694 race Mar 12. Can't ignore claims on solid win three back.