NZ - Riccarton - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

STUDENT OF WAR (6) was an overdue maiden winner here on the poly surface just over 3 weeks ago when getting in the final strides to score by a short head. He is a progressive gelding who, now that the penny has dropped, should go on to win more races. On top. JACK CRABB (1) made up plenty of late ground when finishing runner-up in his South Island debut for a new stable. He was given 7 weeks ago to get over that effort, so the drop back from 1m to 7f should not bother him. With luck, he can go one better here. LIFE OF RILEY (11) had excuses at Wingatui last start when making her run too wide on the final bend there. She is better than that, and she is worth another chance. Each way. THE HARES EARS (8) has held her form nicely since winning her maiden at long odds 3 starts back at Wingatui. A wet track is no problem, and she can produce another honest effort here. MIRAQUA (13) fought on well here on the poly track 10 days ago when fifth. Stick with him on an each-way basis.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 7f defeating Fah Rong with 129lbs at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Grouse with 129lbs at $3.90. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. 1st Pick 6 Student Of War Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Amber Riddell T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	92	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by a 0.2 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 27 over 7f defeating Fah Rong with 129lbs at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 14 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Grouse with 129lbs at $3.90. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
1	Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Great Adventure carrying 131lbs at $3.60. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 128lbs at $10.60. Can improve again. One of the leading chances. 2nd Pick 1 Jack Crabb Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: Lance Robinson J: Tina Comignaghi T: Lance Robinson	113	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Great Adventure carrying 131lbs at $3.60. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 5 len behind Castle Rock carrying 128lbs at $10.60. Can improve again. One of the leading chances.
11	Last start 7th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 7f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Who Rox The House with 126lbs at $7.30. The run before that 6th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Nuncio carrying 121lbs at $16.10. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 11 Life Of Riley Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Terri Rae J: Triston Moodley T: Terri Rae	165	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start 7th of 16 at Wingatui on May 31 over 7f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Who Rox The House with 126lbs at $7.30. The run before that 6th of 16 at this track on April 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Nuncio carrying 121lbs at $16.10. Terrific chance to return to form.

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