Newcastle R1 TAB ODDS & EVENS PACE

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Failed to get a clear run when 7m 4th $1.90 (Fr1) Misty Shadow NZ Newcastle 1609m (1:58.4) R3450 race Jun 1 then battled on gamely defeating Blazing Shannon 0.4m $1.90 (Sr2) Newcastle 1609m (1:57.5) R3548 race Jun 15. Up in grade but hard to knock winning form.

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Raced well when 7m 2nd $8.00 (Fr3) Major Bob Newcastle 1609m (1:55.5) R4855 race Jun 1 then Most impressive defeating Mitrhys Magic 8.5m $1.60 (Fr1) Tamworth 1980m (2:03.7) R5055 race Jun 14. Racing consistently and proven at this track and distance; solid each way chance from a low draw here.

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First start since spell. Eased early and failed to get a clear run when 37.5m 9th $15 (Fr8) Tupelo Beach Newcastle 2030m (2:00.0) 3R4156 race Mar 6 then broke during running when distanced 9th $5.50 (Fr4) Aymar NZ Newcastle 1609m (1:59.5) R4855 race Mar 14. Resumes and likely to need this run.

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Finished 9m 3rd $34 (Fr6) Dollys On A Roll Newcastle 1609m (1:57.2) R4955 race Jun 1 then broke at the start when 28m 6th $26 (Fr7) Major Bob Newcastle 1609m (1:55.0) R4955 race Jun 15. Could fill a spot.

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Raced wide early and blocked for a run late in race when 7.2m 8th $21 (Fr3) Papas Advice Newcastle 2030m (2:01.5) R4755 race Jun 12 then very impressive winner $5.50 (Fr8) defeating Louth Park Watch 13m Newcastle 2030m (1:59.3) R3247 race Jun 20. Tougher here and needs to repeat last start performance.

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Convincing winner $1.20 (Fr4) defeating Big Black Diamond 7m Newcastle 1609m (1:55.5) R4855 race Jun 1 then convincing win over Max Power 8.7m $1.30 (Fr4) Newcastle 1609m (1:55.0) R4955 race Jun 15. Two from two this prep and well placed to repeat.

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Finished 18.5m 8th $19 (Sr1) Wayoutwest Newcastle 2030m (1:59.7) R4956 race May 30 then raced well when 8.5m 3rd $34 (Sr1) The Big Dig Newcastle 2030m (1:57.9) R4655 race Jun 12. Mixing form a bit lately but goes well at this track and stays in the mix on latest win three back.

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Tired over the latter stages when 76m 10th $23 (Fr4) High Line NZ Newcastle 2030m (1:56.8) R5666 race May 30 then beaten 22m 3rd $51 (Sr2) Major Bob Newcastle 1609m (1:55.0) R4955 race Jun 15. Place chance again.

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Raced wide early when 1m 2nd $2.60 (Fr7) Dollys On A Roll Newcastle 2030m (1:58.2) R4160 race May 9 then blocked for a run late in race when 7.2m 4th $4.60 (Sr1) Nasholi Newcastle 1609m (1:58.7) R5058 race May 23. Has found trouble in recent starts but still competitive and could add value to the exotics.

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Good effort when 3.7m 2nd $2.40 (Fr5) Max Power Newcastle 1609m (1:55.6) R4956 race Jun 6 then commanding winner $1.80 (Fr8) over The Bands Playing 14m Newcastle 2030m (1:58.5) R4856 race Jun 20. Solid in two recent runs and has won 3rd-up before; drawn poorly but contender nevertheless.