NZ - Ruakaka - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.5K

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Verdict

SCOLERA (2) has raced her way into some good form, and she is nearing another win after her last start second here 2 weeks ago. Sam Collett is back in the saddle, and she can go one better. BETHANY DEE (5) made progress last prep, and she is just the type of mare who can produce a big run fresh up. Check that market for any positive leads. VICTOR TANGO (7) showed a stack of talent in his initial campaign, and he will be ready to rumble fresh up, especially if the money comes for him. WITHALLMYGRACE (8) built strongly to a solid maiden win at Te Aroha nearly 3 weeks ago, and though the track here will be firmer than that one, she can still figure in the top 4 in an even contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 4f, 0.8 len behind Lady Iris with 125lbs at $4.90. Second run from a spell favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.6 len at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 4f defeating Reptak carrying 125lbs at $1.80. Can get the job done again. 1st Pick 3 The Perfect One Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Glen Old J: Non Runner T: Glen Old	105	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 4f, 0.8 len behind Lady Iris with 125lbs at $4.90. Second run from a spell favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.6 len at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 4f defeating Reptak carrying 125lbs at $1.80. Can get the job done again.
1	Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.2 len at this track on August 1 over 6f in soft going defeating Scolera with 132lbs at $4. Before that won by 1.4 len at this track on July 11 over 6f in soft going defeating Scolera with 126lbs at $8.10. Major player once again. 2nd Pick 1 Nicconi County Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J & R Vance J: Non Runner T: J & R Vance	142	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.2 len at this track on August 1 over 6f in soft going defeating Scolera with 132lbs at $4. Before that won by 1.4 len at this track on July 11 over 6f in soft going defeating Scolera with 126lbs at $8.10. Major player once again.
2	Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on August 1 over 6f, slow going 1.2 len behind Nicconi County carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 11 over 6f, slow going 1.4 len behind Nicconi County with 126lbs at $3.80. Worth plenty of thought. 3rd Pick 2 Scolera Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Jim Collett J: Samantha Collett T: Jim Collett	165	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on August 1 over 6f, slow going 1.2 len behind Nicconi County carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 11 over 6f, slow going 1.4 len behind Nicconi County with 126lbs at $3.80. Worth plenty of thought.

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