NZ - Gore - Race 3

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.4K

VIEW

Verdict

NIGEL (1) got home well from the tail of the field when fist-up over 1 ?m at Wingatui last start. Yet to place on his home course here, but he has improved a lot since those early starts. WILD JAKKAL (10) improved effort when trailed the leader ON THE RIVET throughout, took over briefly turn and whacked away OK last start. Respect here. ON THE RIVET (7) held the lead from the pole and raced keenly to the turn last start at Wingatui. A furlong less to travel here will assist. DAVID MOSS (6) had a nice trip 3L off the lead on the outer but faded in the straight last start. A firmer track may help here. SPARKY (5) lost a plate and faded after sitting outside the leader over 7f when first-up last start. This suits better, but may need another run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Koyama carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1m, slow going 15 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 127lbs at $80. Further improvement in store. 1st Pick 1 Nigel Jockey: Ohara Najib Trainer: E Winsloe J: Ohara Najib T: E Winsloe	88	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Koyama carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ascot Park on January 22 over 1m, slow going 15 len behind Perfect Tycoon carrying 127lbs at $80. Further improvement in store.
10	Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Koyama with 119lbs at $9.60. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Rockman carrying 120lbs at $17.70. Making headway. Capable on her day and looks well placed. 2nd Pick 10 Wild Jakkal Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Amber Hoffman J: Terry Moseley T: Amber Hoffman	67	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Koyama with 119lbs at $9.60. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Wingatui on September 4 over 1m, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Rockman carrying 120lbs at $17.70. Making headway. Capable on her day and looks well placed.
7	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on a wet track, 9 len behind Koyama with 122lbs at $5.80. The run before that 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Balance Of Power with 119lbs at $20.60. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 7 On The Rivet Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: Krystal-Marie Williams J: Kendra Bakker T: Krystal-Marie Williams	88	-	-	-	12%
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Wingatui on October 2 over 1m, on a wet track, 9 len behind Koyama with 122lbs at $5.80. The run before that 11th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Balance Of Power with 119lbs at $20.60. Certainly worth another chance.

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