NZ - Riccarton - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

OPEN

Turf

HEAVY 9

140.2K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HAKKINEN (11) good runs from the rear to win over 7f and 1m here in September before running home well again but finding one too good in the LR Spring Classic last time over 1 ¼m. Loves it here and is a big chance again. MYSTIC PARK (1) loomed up from midfield and was too good over 7f on a soft track here in September & charged home from the rear to score on a good track last time. Has won at this trip here and is a great chance for the hat trick. IRON HAWK (6) ran on strongly when favourite over 7f here last month but had to settle for 3rde to Mystic Park. Yet to miss a place in 6 starts at this track including 3 wins. Step up in distance some query. COULTHARD (15) is an ultra consistent galloper who capitalised on a gun run to score last time over 1m at Hastings. Loves this trip with 3 wins and 6 placings from 12 runs. Respect. THE SCUNNER (4) comes off two G3 runs and he gave a big sight when hitting the lead but rundown by Tisse over 1m at Trentham last start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield, 2nd of 15 in the LR Spring Classic at this track on October 24 over 1 ¼m, 0.7 len behind Sir Albert carrying 117lbs at $2.20. The run before that won by 3 len at this track on September 26 over 1m on a soft track defeating Beaver Fever with 129lbs at $1.30. In form and looks a top chance again. 1st Pick 11 Hakkinen Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Michael Mcnab T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	133	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield, 2nd of 15 in the LR Spring Classic at this track on October 24 over 1 ¼m, 0.7 len behind Sir Albert carrying 117lbs at $2.20. The run before that won by 3 len at this track on September 26 over 1m on a soft track defeating Beaver Fever with 129lbs at $1.30. In form and looks a top chance again.
1	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track on October 24 over 7f defeating Iffididit with 132lbs at $5.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on September 26 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Move On carrying 132lbs at $5.70. Going well and looks hard to beat again here. 2nd Pick 1 Mystic Park Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	147	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track on October 24 over 7f defeating Iffididit with 132lbs at $5.20. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track on September 26 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Move On carrying 132lbs at $5.70. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
6	At the latest run made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Mystic Park with 126lbs at $2.30. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Charmrose carrying 132lbs at $3. Can return to winning form. 3rd Pick 6 Iron Hawk Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Lance Robinson J: Triston Moodley T: Lance Robinson	75	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis At the latest run made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on October 24 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Mystic Park with 126lbs at $2.30. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on October 10 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Charmrose carrying 132lbs at $3. Can return to winning form.

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