NZ - Gore - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.4K

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Verdict

DUDADAY (2) is a former north islander switched stables after a couple of solid on pace efforts in February. Should find this company easier. RIPA TIME (7) justified the short quote when held the rails with company on her outer first-up two back but no go from the wide gate last time. Best is good enough to win this. COCKAHOOP (1) is fresh since fair efforts in April but is yet to miss a place in 6 starts on this track (3 wins) and has a win and placing first-up. Danger here. MISS HARLEY QUINN (11) is an honest winter galloper who has tried to lead throughout in last couple. Stable going great guns in recent weeks. Consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Hawera February 27 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 132lbs at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 127lbs at $15.10. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 1st Pick 2 Dudaday Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Steven Prince J: Corey Campbell T: Steven Prince	54	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Hawera February 27 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 132lbs at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Te Aroha December 7 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 127lbs at $15.10. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
7	Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 0.7 len at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f in heavy going defeating Go Thea carrying 118lbs at $1.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, in the wet, 17 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 116lbs at $2.20. Big chance to atone. 2nd Pick 7 Ripa Time Jockey: Cooper Stumbles Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Cooper Stumbles T: Kelvin Tyler	199	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by 0.7 len at Wingatui on September 4 over 6f in heavy going defeating Go Thea carrying 118lbs at $1.50. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, in the wet, 17 len behind Ocean Boulevard with 116lbs at $2.20. Big chance to atone.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Riverton April 6 over 7f, soft track, 9 len behind Highland Fling with 129lbs at $5.10. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track September 21 2025 over 6f, in the wet, 2 len behind Mr Jingles carrying 121lbs at $9.60. Expect a forward showing. 3rd Pick 1 Cockahoop Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Lisa Vaughan J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Lisa Vaughan	95	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Riverton April 6 over 7f, soft track, 9 len behind Highland Fling with 129lbs at $5.10. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track September 21 2025 over 6f, in the wet, 2 len behind Mr Jingles carrying 121lbs at $9.60. Expect a forward showing.

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