NZH - Phar Lap Raceway - Race 2

Harness

14 Runners

10.4f

Unknown

Turf

6.3K

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Verdict

HELP ME (7) was a touch disappointing when sixth at Mt Harding last time but the other two starts this time in had merit, particularly the resuming second. Building in fitness so with his A-game he has the ability to take care of this field. BEYOND EXPECTATIONS (1) is another that will strip fitter following two starts since a spell. A nice starting position should ensure a cosy run so looking for a better result. TAMSIN TROUBLE (9) is still learning and got it wrong last start but showed enough in her debut fourth at Ashburton to suggest there is ability there. LADY LUCINDA (3) has joined Michael House since a last-start sixth at Motukarara. Can measure up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1 ½m at Mt Harding, beaten 30 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $5.10. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1 ½m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 15 m by Zhutee (3:27.60) on January 18 at $3.30. Capable of taking this out. 1st Pick 7 Help Me Jockey: Ricky May Trainer: Warren Stapleton J: Ricky May T: Warren Stapleton	77	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1 ½m at Mt Harding, beaten 30 m by Whata Castleton (3:19.20) in 3yo+ on February 8 at $5.10. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1 ½m at Waterlea Raceway, beaten 15 m by Zhutee (3:27.60) on January 18 at $3.30. Capable of taking this out.
1	Has struggled of late. Backing up quickly after 9th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Rangiora beaten 21 m by Champers Pat (2:39.10) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $11.10. The run previous 8th (Fr6) over 1 5/16m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 30 m by Calmbeforethestorm (2:55.90) in 3yo+ on March 15 at $2.80. Worth another chance. Leading player. 2nd Pick 1 Beyond Expectations Jockey: Justin Smith Trainer: Justin Smith J: Justin Smith T: Justin Smith	76	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Has struggled of late. Backing up quickly after 9th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Rangiora beaten 21 m by Champers Pat (2:39.10) in 3yo+ on March 29 at $11.10. The run previous 8th (Fr6) over 1 5/16m at Motukarara Raceway, beaten 30 m by Calmbeforethestorm (2:55.90) in 3yo+ on March 15 at $2.80. Worth another chance. Leading player.
9	Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, well beaten by Mister (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $9.30. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1 ½m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 6 m by Luca (3:14.50) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $18.40. Well placed, should prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 9 Tamsin Trouble Jockey: Leo O'reilly Trainer: Stuart Sutherland J: Leo O'reilly T: Stuart Sutherland	74	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, well beaten by Mister (2:45.00) in 3yo+ on February 1 at $9.30. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1 ½m at Ashburton Raceway, beaten 6 m by Luca (3:14.50) in 3yo+ on January 25 at $18.40. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

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