NZ - Oamaru - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

FOUROFUS (2) ended his last prep with a couple of starts in Stakes grade where he was beaten but far from disgraced. He will be stronger now, and with the aid of a handy gate, he should go very close to winning this. SMILING EYES (3) makes her South Island debut for Robert Dennis, and she showed plenty of talent for a race like this when racing there last season. She cops a wide gate, but the stable gets them ready, and the market usually follows any confidence. Watch closely. MURCH (6) is the third runner for Robert Dennis, but is not the least of his chances. He strips fitter for his second start in the South Island, and is expected to improve sharply. LADY MOANA (9) resumes from a spell for Amber Hoffman on the beach. Don't risk her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas February 28 over 1m, soft track, 9 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 126lbs at $84.90. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 2025 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind El Vaquero with 119lbs at $8.10. Look for a bold run fresh up. 1st Pick 2 Fourofus Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Amber Riddell T: Kelvin Tyler	110	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas February 28 over 1m, soft track, 9 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 126lbs at $84.90. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Riccarton Park August 2 2025 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind El Vaquero with 119lbs at $8.10. Look for a bold run fresh up.
3	Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Apex with 125lbs at $11.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Mollify carrying 123lbs at $32.20. Bold showing expected in her first South Island start. 2nd Pick 3 Smiling Eyes Jockey: Yogesh Atchamah Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Yogesh Atchamah T: Robert Dennis	65	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 14 at Matamata on February 28 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Apex with 125lbs at $11.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Mollify carrying 123lbs at $32.20. Bold showing expected in her first South Island start.
5	Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy carrying 126lbs at $45. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 13 len behind Champagne Diblu with 126lbs at $32.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 5 The Fed Express Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Non Runner T: Andrew Carston	117	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Captain Roy carrying 126lbs at $45. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Ashburton on February 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 13 len behind Champagne Diblu with 126lbs at $32.20. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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