NZ - Gore - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.6f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.4K

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Verdict

HANALEI STAR (7) is knocking on the door of late with sound efforts from midfield in her last couple. Placed 2 of 4 starts at this trip. Take beating. SHOOTING STRIDE (1) let rip 4f out and fought bravely to score last start at Wintagui after being checked on the turn the start before. Danger from the handy barrier. THE COOL ONE (2) didn't have a finish in first two starts after a spell over 6f but ran on strongly last time over 1m at Timaru. Worth thought here. SHES SO FLASH (5) put in solid efforts after tracking the leaders to place before scoring nicely after a similar trip last start. Can go on with it here. VITEBSK (10) all form is on heavy tracks and win came first-up. Can add some value here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.1 len behind Ocean Boulevard carrying 119lbs at $11.40. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f, in the wet, 2 len behind Hollyhockaroo with 119lbs at $10.40. Progressing well. Rates highly. 1st Pick 7 Hanalei Star Jockey: Akshay Balloo Trainer: Jess Land J: Akshay Balloo T: Jess Land	75	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.1 len behind Ocean Boulevard carrying 119lbs at $11.40. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f, in the wet, 2 len behind Hollyhockaroo with 119lbs at $10.40. Progressing well. Rates highly.
1	At the latest run favourite, won by a 0.1 len at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Dink with 121lbs at $3.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Hard to beat on that latest effort. 2nd Pick 1 Shooting Stride Jockey: Daniel Bothamley Trainer: Lee Callaway J: Daniel Bothamley T: Lee Callaway	113	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run favourite, won by a 0.1 len at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Dink with 121lbs at $3.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Yoo Hoo Joy carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
4	Last start 11th of 14 at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f, in the wet, 11 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 121lbs at $5.90. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 7f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Santita carrying 126lbs at $7.40. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. 3rd Pick 4 Fourofus Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Non Runner T: Kelvin Tyler	89	-	-	-	14%	Scratched
Analysis Last start 11th of 14 at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f, in the wet, 11 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 121lbs at $5.90. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on September 4 over 7f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Santita carrying 126lbs at $7.40. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.

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