NZH - Westport - Race 9

Harness

10 Runners

15.9f

Unknown

Turf

14.6K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

HACKSAW RIDGE (9) was far from disgraced when fifth last start in a decent line-up at Central Southland. Put together a string of top-three finishes prior including an Oamaru win so the form reads well. Top chance. SEMBA (7) had been racing consistently before landing a well-deserved win last start at Geraldine. Can continue the strong form. BRYCE'S MEDDLE (8) can mix the form but would measure right up here if he reproduced his effort for second at Addington last month. SMOKE ON THE WATER (10) enjoys a nice class drop on recent attempts so looking for a spike in form this time.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Style Council Jockey: Kyle Cameron Trainer: Kyle Cameron J: Kyle Cameron T: Kyle Cameron	42	-	-	-	2%	50/1
2	2 Delightful Dreams Jockey: Wilson House Trainer: Michael House J: Wilson House T: Michael House	69	-	-	-	9%	11/1
3	3 Star On The Rocks Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris Mcdowell J: Non Runner T: Chris Mcdowell	62	-	-	-	5%	20/1
4	4 Evangalist Jockey: Carter Dalgety Trainer: Jason & Ian Thomas J: Carter Dalgety T: Jason & Ian Thomas	7	-	-	-	1%	100/1
5	5 Teds Legacy Jockey: Jim Curtin Trainer: Jim Curtin J: Jim Curtin T: Jim Curtin	70	-	-	-	10%	10/1
6	6 Homebush Lad Jockey: Ben Hope Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Ben Hope T: Greg & Ben Hope	64	-	-	-	6%	18/1
7	2nd Pick 7 Semba Jockey: Tim Williams Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer J: Tim Williams T: Steve & Amanda Telfer	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
8	3rd Pick 8 Bryce's Meddle Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn J: John Dunn T: Robert & Jenna Dunn	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
9	1st Pick 9 Hacksaw Ridge Jockey: Robbie Holmes Trainer: Ricky Gutsell J: Robbie Holmes T: Ricky Gutsell	77	-	-	-	37%	7/4
10	10 Smoke On The Water Jockey: Samantha Ottley Trainer: Matt Purvis J: Samantha Ottley T: Matt Purvis	72	-	-	-	12%	15/2

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.