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Danish Twist has shown good ability in her short career to date and looks hard to beat when stepping out in the Exhileracing Class 2 Handicap (1400m) at Newcastle today.
The Kris Lees-trained runner finished last campaign in very good order with two wins before returning with a narrow second over 1200m at Wyong last time out.
With winning jockey Hugh Bowman going back on board, Danish Twist (Race 7 #4) goes up to the 1400m for the first time, but having won over 1350m last campaign should not have any issues.
Has drawn to get a very good run from the inside draw and if she runs up to her last start effort she will be very hard to beat.
The four-year-old mare has won her only previous time at the course which came over 1300m and the jockey/trainer combination must be respected currently striking at 21%.
Next Level shapes up as the main danger, having followed up two third placings with a much deserved win at this C/D last time out.
Has since had a freshen up and barrier trial run at Rosehill leading into this and would expect him to go forward again from barrier 6 and settle on the speed.
Possesses a good record at the course and proven over 1400m is likely to be fighting out the finish once again here.
Winning jockey Samantha Clenton remains on board and claims a much needed 1.5kg.
The Peter Moody-trained Angel Dancer also comes into consideration having returned with a good effort at Kembla Grange last time out when runner up over 1200m.
Likely to appreciate the step up to 1400m for this and was far from disgraced in tougher company last campaign.
Drawn to get a very good run from barrier 4 and rates well on her best form.
Has managed just the one win from seven starts but certainly gets her chance against these and is worth including among the chances.
Guide Me has been very consistent in three runs this campaign, featuring in the placings all three runs which includes a win at Hawkesbury two back.
Fought on okay when third over 1400m at Hawkesbury last time out and should be right up on the speed from barrier 2.
Looks to have hit a bit of form this campaign and down in the weights is certainly one to keep an eye on.
Resuming Lady Macan and Master Agar also worth some thought in this.
