NZ - Gore - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.6f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.4K

VIEW

Verdict

WOODLANDS (2) dig deep to score his maiden win at Wingatui when fresh in June. No go over 1m in two starts afterwards but beaten less than 1L over 7f last time. Suited here. BONSAI BOB (1) hasn't been seen since a couple of battling efforts in April but the start before was a dogged win at Riverton over 7f. Danger if he can find his best. SMALL TOWN BELLE (8) loomed up on the turn and boxed on well when fresh before a similarly game effort over 14oom last start. Hasn't won since her debut in October 2022 the worry. THE HARES EARS (3) Got back and wasn't terrible in a bunched finish when fresh at Timaru last start over 6f. This trip likely to suit better. LITTERAL (4) was caught wide just off the speed and couldn't find a finish last start at Wingatui. Better effort the start before and the pole draw may assist here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Elegant Explosive with 123lbs at $22.70. Before that 12th of 14 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1m, in the wet, 15 len behind Winter Blaze carrying 128lbs at $19.80. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. 1st Pick 2 Woodlands Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: John & Shane Phillips J: Corey Campbell T: John & Shane Phillips	98	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Elegant Explosive with 123lbs at $22.70. Before that 12th of 14 at Oamaru on August 14 over 1m, in the wet, 15 len behind Winter Blaze carrying 128lbs at $19.80. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.
1	Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Riverton April 6 over 7f, soft track, 7 len behind Rochello carrying 119lbs at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ascot Park November 23 over 7f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 127lbs at $37.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 2nd Pick 1 Bonsai Bob Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Lisa Vaughan J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Lisa Vaughan	68	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Riverton April 6 over 7f, soft track, 7 len behind Rochello carrying 119lbs at $19. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ascot Park November 23 over 7f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 127lbs at $37.50. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f, in the wet, 1.2 len behind Megalomaniac with 115lbs at $29.40. Second-up 4th of 14 at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 117lbs at $16.60. Racing well. Has ability and is expected to run well. 3rd Pick 8 Small Town Belle Jockey: Ohara Najib Trainer: Jo-Ann Gordon J: Ohara Najib T: Jo-Ann Gordon	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f, in the wet, 1.2 len behind Megalomaniac with 115lbs at $29.40. Second-up 4th of 14 at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 117lbs at $16.60. Racing well. Has ability and is expected to run well.

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