NZ - Oamaru - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.0K

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Verdict

COSMETIC VIRTUE (1) has been mixing her form in stronger fields than this, and even though she has drawn wide, she is the one to beat, especially with the drop down in class on a track she knows well. On top. CORRECTION (3) has been struggling to find another win, and he has also been mixing his form on the poly track there this prep. A good gate, and having Terry Moseley in the saddle could help produce some of his better form. Stick with him. LOVELOCK (4) was beaten by a wide draw last Saturday at Riccarton, and before that he raced too keenly near the pace. He is better than that, and we are willing to give him another chance. SECRET WISH (6) has raced his way back into some good form when finishing third here nearly 4 weeks ago. Include again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1m, on rain affected going, 17 len behind Jungleland carrying 119lbs at $26.10. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 19 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Taramea Lad with 119lbs at $7.90. Looks well-placed to return to form. 1st Pick 1 Cosmetic Virtue Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Lyn Prendergast J: Kylie Williams T: Lyn Prendergast	117	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run 13th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1m, on rain affected going, 17 len behind Jungleland carrying 119lbs at $26.10. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 19 over 1m, on rain affected going, 2 len behind Taramea Lad with 119lbs at $7.90. Looks well-placed to return to form.
2	Most recently 10th of 18 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1m, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Bak De Ace with 120lbs at $22.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Wingatui June 28 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Quinto carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat on her best form. 2nd Pick 2 Pretty Fly Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Non Runner T: Robert Dennis	118	-	-	-	25%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently 10th of 18 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1m, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Bak De Ace with 120lbs at $22.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Wingatui June 28 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Quinto carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Hard to beat on her best form.
3	Most recently 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1m, 11 len behind Little Thief carrying 149lbs at $14.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Wren with 122lbs at $13.50. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 3 Correction Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Brian Court And Jesse O’Flaherty J: Terry Moseley T: Brian Court And Jesse O’Flaherty	73	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1m, 11 len behind Little Thief carrying 149lbs at $14.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Wren with 122lbs at $13.50. Capable of sharp improvement.

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