NZ - Riccarton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

16.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

MANUKA RUSH (2) checked on heels in the straight at Trentham and did not get clear air till late in the piece, ran home generously and was a tad unlucky to not finish closer at the end. Keep safe here. DELIGHT (13) was very unlucky here last start, jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Travelled well into it but ran into traffic and did not get clear air until ½f. One of the main chances here. JAMMER (7) settled on the pace and kicked on nicely to hold onto 4th. Showed some ability and will be fitter from its last outing. CANTERBURY FLIGHT (10) local mare resuming from a spell, good trial win and looks ready for this. Has placed 3 of 5 starts on this track. HADLOW (4) raced wide without cover in the early stages before taking the lead. Fought on well to hold onto second in its most recent run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Woodville on October 7 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Palladium carrying 129lbs at $9.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Trentham on October 25 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Puzzle carrying 129lbs at $15.80. Hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Manuka Rush Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Ashley Meadows J: Kelly Myers T: Ashley Meadows	112	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Woodville on October 7 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Palladium carrying 129lbs at $9.70. Second run from a spell 4th of 14 at Trentham on October 25 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Puzzle carrying 129lbs at $15.80. Hard to beat.
13	Last start 6th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Burnside Lass with 125lbs at $3.60. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Eurasian Prince with 125lbs at $4.20. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 13 Delight Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Anna Furlong J: George Rooke T: Anna Furlong	110	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Last start 6th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 2.25 len behind Burnside Lass with 125lbs at $3.60. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Ashburton on October 10 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Eurasian Prince with 125lbs at $4.20. Certainly worth another chance.
7	At debut, 4th of 13 at Woodville on November 1 over 7f, 2 len behind Hangup carrying 129lbs at $5.70. Has ability and should measure up. 3rd Pick 7 Jammer Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: A Bull J: Lily Sutherland T: A Bull	105	-	-	-	9%
Analysis At debut, 4th of 13 at Woodville on November 1 over 7f, 2 len behind Hangup carrying 129lbs at $5.70. Has ability and should measure up.

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