NZ - Awapuni - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

8.4f

Benchmark

Synthetic

9.8K

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Verdict

PLATINUM SIXTY SIX (1) has been a fair while between wins, but his form has picked up since being back on this surface. This looks like a suitable assignment and, from the inside draw, he should enjoy every chance to return to break his drought. AIR DANCER (2) continued his honest form with a solid third over 1 ¼m at Cambridge-synthetic last start and dropping back from 1 ¼m to 1 ¹/16m will do him no harm. He has the pole position and he shapes as a genuine each-way contender. REDANA (3) has found it very hard to win another race, and she was below her best here last time out, but she has enough ability to bounce back in this company and shouldn't be overlooked at attractive odds. ACORN (5) produced a strong finishing burst when beaten only a length at this track last start and though she is still a maiden, she is worth including in all top 4 combos. HE'S ALL FABULOUS (6) was disappointing when heavily backed and fading out at Waverley 7 days ago. We say stick with him. Each-way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1 5/16m, 2.25 len behind Subtle Image carrying 127lbs at $5.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 3.5 len behind Subtle Image carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Hard to beat in this field. 1st Pick 1 Platinum Sixty Six Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Floor Moerman T: Lisa Latta	217	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1 5/16m, 2.25 len behind Subtle Image carrying 127lbs at $5.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 3.5 len behind Subtle Image carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Hard to beat in this field.
2	At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Prisca carrying 119lbs at $18.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 1m, on rain affected going, 24 len behind Four Square Pete carrying 150lbs at $5.40. Hard to beat on that latest effort. 2nd Pick 2 Air Dancer Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale J: Bruno Queiroz T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale	120	-	-	-	46%
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Prisca carrying 119lbs at $18.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 1m, on rain affected going, 24 len behind Four Square Pete carrying 150lbs at $5.40. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
3	At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.25 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 119lbs at $4.30. The race before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1 ¹/16m, nose behind Red Lady carrying 119lbs at $10.30. Rates highly on best form and is worth including. 3rd Pick 3 Redana Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	88	-	-	-	15%
Analysis At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.25 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 119lbs at $4.30. The race before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1 ¹/16m, nose behind Red Lady carrying 119lbs at $10.30. Rates highly on best form and is worth including.

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