Menangle R7 PRYDE'S EXCEPTIONAL ALWAYS PACE (NR up to 70 PBD/$L5 Mobile)

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Led at the bell when 0.4m 2nd $5.50 (Fr5) Wolf Stride Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) R5573 race Feb 25 then tired over the latter stages when 13.7m 8th $3.10 (Fr3) Wolf Stride Menangle 1609m (1:52.9) R6074 race Mar 3. Had issues last start and could bounce back given sound earlier form.

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Failed to get a clear run when 5m 6th $2.90 (Sr1) Gracie Taljuice Bathurst 1730m (1:55.0) R6266 race Mar 18 then won $9.50 (Fr4) narrowly defeating Lets Go To Brazil 0.1m Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) R5673 race Mar 31. Can't ignore on latest.

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Finished 6.2m 3rd $4.20 (Fr3) Ohoka Johnny NZ Penrith 1720m (1:55.7) R5473 race Feb 20 then raced wide early when 4.5m 2nd $5.00 (Sr2) Smoothe Style Penrith 2525m (1:58.1) R5669 race Feb 27. Solid in the money chance.

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Fought on well defeating Always A Stride 0.4m $4.20 (Fr6) Penrith 2125m (2:00.1) R5668 race Mar 12 then beaten 21.5m 9th $3.50 (Fr3) Masons Delight NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) R5673 race Mar 31. Well beaten in similar company last start but consecutive wins in weaker company prior and can't dismiss entirely.

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Was a handy winner $7.50 (Fr5) over Arma Naughty 2m Bathurst 1730m (1:55.0) R6266 race Mar 18 then beaten 24.5m 8th $61 (Fr8) Rocky Creed Bathurst 1730m (1:53.5) R5469 race Mar 28. Treat warily in this grade.

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Looked good defeating Lets Go To Brazil 4.2m $3.50 (Fr8) Menangle 1609m (1:51.7) R5676 race Mar 17 then raced wide early and tired over the latter stages when 42m 10th $4.80 (Fr9) Masons Delight NZ Menangle 1609m (1:51.9) R5673 race Mar 31. A win and a minor placing from past three runs keep him in the mix.

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Back from a spell. Eased early and inconvenienced when 13.5m 6th $7.00 (Fr7) Ideal Star NZ Menangle 1609m (1:53.2) R5874 race Dec 11 then eased early when 11m 6th $19 (Fr7) Mac Almighty NZ Menangle 1609m (1:52.7) R5970 race Dec 17. Resumes here and fresh form in weaker company solid.

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Scored handily defeating Pelican Fly 2.5m $1.70 (Fr9) Menangle 1609m (1:53.0) 3R4756 race Mar 17 then scored handily defeating Pikarso 4.7m $1.30 (Fr2) Menangle 1609m (1:52.6) 3R4760 race Mar 31. Form has been consistent in this distance range (6 wins) and definite contender on current form.

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Handy win $1.30 (Fr6) over Bracken Warrior 6m Bathurst 1730m (1:55.3) R5055 race Dec 26 then caught the eye defeating Caesareal 2.7m $2.40 (Sr2) Newcastle 2030m (2:01.4) R4661 race Mar 28. First up winner at his last start and has a very good overall record; rates highly.

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Eased early and covered extra ground when 16.5m 7th $81 (Fr3) Self Assured NZ Menangle 1609m the GROUP2 Hondo Grattan Stakes (grp2) Feb 8 then handy effort when 9.2m 3rd $1.70 (Sr2) We Salute You Wagga Paceway 2270m (1:56.4) R6177 race Mar 31. Holding form fairly well but each way preferred from this draw.