NZ - Riccarton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.4K

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Verdict

KIWI MAGIC (3) just battled as the favourite in BM75 company on the poly track here just over 5 weeks ago, and will probably be suited to returning to a turf surface for this easier assignment. He has always been held in high regard, and he goes on top for us. DON PAULY (4) finally delivered the goods to his loyal supporters, including us, when scoring here on Tuesday. The extra 2f will be no problem, and he can repeat the dose. TAVI ANN (8) ran on powerfully late for third when producing her best effort yet in the South Island at Wingatui nearly 3 weeks ago. She is capable of winning this race. FLAMBOYANCE (2) had an excuse at Wingatui in the same race as the third pick when finishing midfield as the favourite last time out. Include in all top 4 combos, and follow your money. MAWKEB (11) charged home late for fifth at Oamaru 6 days ago and should have finished closer that day. Each way claims again despite a wide draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1m, 6 len behind Star Ballot carrying 116lbs at $3.70. Before that favourite, came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at this track May 2 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Vendabelle carrying 122lbs at $11.30. Certainly worth another chance. 1st Pick 3 Kiwi Magic Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Floor Moerman T: John & Karen Parsons	112	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 1m, 6 len behind Star Ballot carrying 116lbs at $3.70. Before that favourite, came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at this track May 2 over 1 ¼m on a soft track defeating Vendabelle carrying 122lbs at $11.30. Certainly worth another chance.
4	Most recently won by a neck at this track June 16 over 1m on a soft track defeating Verdian with 127lbs at $4.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Big chance to go back-to-back. 2nd Pick 4 Don Pauly Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Terri Rae J: Triston Moodley T: Terri Rae	131	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Most recently won by a neck at this track June 16 over 1m on a soft track defeating Verdian with 127lbs at $4.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Iron Maiden carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Big chance to go back-to-back.
8	Last start 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Taramea Lad carrying 121lbs at $6.60. The start before that from last on the turn 11th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind O'riordan with 117lbs at $43.50. Hard to go past. 3rd Pick 8 Tavi Ann Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: John Blackadder J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: John Blackadder	85	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Taramea Lad carrying 121lbs at $6.60. The start before that from last on the turn 11th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind O'riordan with 117lbs at $43.50. Hard to go past.

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