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03:00 Newcastle

THE VELICH CONNECTION 'ROBERT THOMPSON' MAIDEN PLATE

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Winner AUD $20,550 - 20 runners

7 ½f

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

PICCADERRO (5) is progressing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Sunshine Coast over 7f. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. VISUALISE (16) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 6¾f at Beaumont (Newcastle), beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. MY GREEK GOD (4) made progress last start to finish second over 1m2f at Canberra. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. BLUE TONGUE (17) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished 3 lengths from the winner in sixth over 7f at Kembla Grange. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.