NZ - Gore - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

11.6K

VIEW

Verdict

VINO VALENTINO (3) has found it hard to win another race, and she is experiencing a bit of a drought in that department. She has won here in the past and won't lack fitness after some tough efforts on wet tracks through the spring, so another honest run can be expected. LOCHNABERRY (1) did not fire in a tougher field here 8 days ago, but her run before that at this level was good when finishing third. Stick with her. LOVELOCK (5) has been building his fitness levels and will have the blinkers off this time. He drops 8lbs from his last run and is ready to put his best hoof forward. Each way value. MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS (2) just battled when finishing sixth at Cromwell 3 weeks ago, and the step up to 1 ¼m should not be a problem. His stable is running white hot at the moment, and he can't be taken lightly in this. CAFFEINATED (4) fought on bravely for fourth at Cromwell last start, and has a superior gate this time. A good track would suit her more than the others, so she is a top 4 hope.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Par Tee carrying 119lbs at $46.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Short with 122lbs at $6.80. One of the leading chances. 1st Pick 3 Vino Valentino Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Triston Moodley T: Robert Dennis	97	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Par Tee carrying 119lbs at $46.30. The race before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Short with 122lbs at $6.80. One of the leading chances.
1	Last start ran last of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Par Tee carrying 117lbs at $31.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Short with 127lbs at $7.20. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Lochnaberry Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: Lisa Vaughan J: Kendra Bakker T: Lisa Vaughan	86	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start ran last of 11 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Par Tee carrying 117lbs at $31.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Short with 127lbs at $7.20. Certainly worth another chance.
5	Last start 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 129lbs at $25.90. The race before that second last of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 11 len behind Short carrying 120lbs at $18.40. Can play a role in the outcome. 3rd Pick 5 Lovelock Jockey: Gosen Jogoo Trainer: Jim Curran J: Gosen Jogoo T: Jim Curran	88	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at Ascot Park on December 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Lily Of The Valley with 129lbs at $25.90. The race before that second last of 9 at Ascot Park on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 11 len behind Short carrying 120lbs at $18.40. Can play a role in the outcome.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.

Colt

A male horse that is four years of age or under.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.