NZH - Rangiora - Race 8

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9 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

ST PADDY (1) resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 1m at Central Southland Raceway. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. FOREVER MIKI (6) impressed when fresh from a spell last start when successful over 1 ³/16m at Addington on April 24, getting home by half a metre. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. ASHLEY FRANK (9) is one of the main contenders after winning his last two starts, the latest at Addington three-and-a-half weeks ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. FLYING ACE (4) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1 ³/16m at Addington.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at Central Southland Raceway (1:54.60) beating Side Hustle in 2yo on November 9 at $2 at the bell was leading 1.8m on the pegs. Big danger while fresh. 1st Pick 1 St Paddy Jockey: Carter Dalgety Trainer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety J: Carter Dalgety T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety	77	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at Central Southland Raceway (1:54.60) beating Side Hustle in 2yo on November 9 at $2 at the bell was leading 1.8m on the pegs. Big danger while fresh.
6	Last preparation only had one start before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by a 0.5 m (Fr3) at Addington (2:22.70) beating Mostert in 3yo+ on April 24 at $8.10. Will be better for that run and is a top winning chance again. 2nd Pick 6 Forever Miki Jockey: Sarah O'reilly Trainer: Brent & Tim White J: Sarah O'reilly T: Brent & Tim White	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last preparation only had one start before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by a 0.5 m (Fr3) at Addington (2:22.70) beating Mostert in 3yo+ on April 24 at $8.10. Will be better for that run and is a top winning chance again.
9	Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Addington. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr6) at Addington (2:24.10) beating Stumpy Blackler in 3yo+ on April 10 at $4.80. Winning claims. 3rd Pick 9 Ashley Frank Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Hayden & Amanda Cullen J: Blair Orange T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen	74	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Addington. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr6) at Addington (2:24.10) beating Stumpy Blackler in 3yo+ on April 10 at $4.80. Winning claims.

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