NZH - Phar Lap Raceway - Race 5

Harness

16 Runners

10.2f

Unknown

Synthetic

7.0K

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R11

Verdict

COULD BE KATY (8) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 7 metres from the winner in fifth over 1 ³/16m at Addington. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw, but she is overdue to break through. FRANCO NEWARK (3) is a three-year-old gelding from the Steven Mcrae yard on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Was not far away in a recent trial. Capable of taking this out, especially if there is any money for him. CRUNCHY GRANOLA (9) is a three-year-old gelding from the J C Hay stable on debut. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position, but his trial form says that he is ready to rumble. BETTER MAN (1) will be rock-hard fit after three runs back from a spell, the latest effort a close up second at Addington a week-and-a-half ago. From the ace gate, he can go one better here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 7 m by Bettor Dreams (2:26.90) in 3yo+ on May 8 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Song Of Seas (2:28.30) in 3yo+ FM on May 1 at $4.30. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish. 1st Pick 8 Could Be Katy Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn J: John Dunn T: Robert & Jenna Dunn	77	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 7 m by Bettor Dreams (2:26.90) in 3yo+ on May 8 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 8 m by Song Of Seas (2:28.30) in 3yo+ FM on May 1 at $4.30. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
3	Three-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Nyree Franco on debut. Finished second in a trial on May 12 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. Shaping up nicely. 2nd Pick 3 Franco Newark Jockey: Craig Thornley Trainer: Steven Mcrae J: Craig Thornley T: Steven Mcrae	75	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding by Art Major out of Nyree Franco on debut. Finished second in a trial on May 12 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. Shaping up nicely.
9	Three-year-old gelding by Captain Crunch out of Adieu Flirt on debut. Finished fourth in a trial on May 12 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. Despite the draw he is a winning chance. 3rd Pick 9 Crunchy Granola Jockey: John Morrison Trainer: J C Hay J: John Morrison T: J C Hay	75	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding by Captain Crunch out of Adieu Flirt on debut. Finished fourth in a trial on May 12 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. Despite the draw he is a winning chance.

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