NZ - Gore - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

6.6f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

11.6K

VIEW

Verdict

AMERICAN CHEVAL (9) battled on fairly strongly for seventh fresh up at Wingatui when very well supported in the market. She will take a lot from that run, and the extra ?f will be in her favour. The query is the more than 5 weeks between runs, but she should go close to winning this. CHUPALLA (10) only battled on some heavy tracks at the end of her last prep after winning her maiden here in May. She will be a lot stronger now and can run boldly fresh up. Use the market as your best guide. HIGHLAND FLING (2) was runner-up on both days of the recent Cromwell meeting, and cops another wide gate here. Dan Bothamley in the saddle is always a plus, and he deserves to go one better here. CANDIDATE (8) did not fire at all here 8 days ago over a mile. He is better off over the shorter trips and is worth another chance. BEAVER FEVER (12) did not have much luck resuming, and though she has been out of form for some time, this field is not strong. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 4 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 122lbs at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 2024 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 123lbs at $28.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 9 American Cheval Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Brett Murray T: Terry Kennedy	62	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 4 len behind Jessie Jay carrying 122lbs at $4.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 2024 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Mis Speaks with 123lbs at $28.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
10	Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ashburton July 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 7 len behind Lady Bankside with 125lbs at $18.50. Previously first up, ninth of 14 at Wingatui October 18 2024 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 125lbs at $11.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expect a forward showing. 2nd Pick 10 Chupalla Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Brian & Shane Anderton J: Corey Campbell T: Brian & Shane Anderton	82	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Ashburton July 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 7 len behind Lady Bankside with 125lbs at $18.50. Previously first up, ninth of 14 at Wingatui October 18 2024 over 6f, soft track, 6 len behind Cluedo Lane carrying 125lbs at $11.10. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expect a forward showing.
2	Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 7f, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 129lbs at $15.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 7f, slow going 1.0 len behind Winexpress carrying 127lbs at $16.30. Key runner. 3rd Pick 2 Highland Fling Jockey: Daniel Bothamley Trainer: S Mckay J: Daniel Bothamley T: S Mckay	75	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Cromwell on November 30 over 7f, long-neck behind Quick Tap with 129lbs at $15.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Cromwell on November 28 over 7f, slow going 1.0 len behind Winexpress carrying 127lbs at $16.30. Key runner.

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