NZ - Ruakaka - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

11.7K

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Verdict

SNEAKY CYCLONE (2) was a beaten favourite at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago, but did not have much of a chance when trapped wide throughout. He cops another tough draw, but is well worth another chance. Follow your money. FORESTER (1) is still in his initial prep and is racing in good form while still learning his trade. He is probably looking for more ground than a mile, but for now he is still capable of running into the top 3 here. DAHLIA AMPED (3) made up plenty of ground to finish third on debut at Te Aroha nearly 6 weeks ago, and the extra 1f will suit him even more here. A firmer surface could be a query, but he should still be included in all top 4 combos. LONG ISLAND (11) has been a beaten favourite in her last couple of starts, and she battled on well for third when trying to make all the running here 4 weeks ago. A good surface suits her, and she is ready to win at short notice. MIDNIGHT FLAIR (4) has been showing promise, and he will be fully fit fourth up from a spell. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Last start 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1m, in the wet, 5 len behind Vito carrying 129lbs at $3.70. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Avondale on July 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Classic Grace carrying 129lbs at $3.50. Great chance to figure in the top 3. 1st Pick 2 Sneaky Cyclone Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Daniel Miller J: Sam Mcnab T: Daniel Miller	96	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1m, in the wet, 5 len behind Vito carrying 129lbs at $3.70. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Avondale on July 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Classic Grace carrying 129lbs at $3.50. Great chance to figure in the top 3.
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Vito carrying 129lbs at $8.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Avondale on July 15 over 7f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Golden Point carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Deserves a winning turn. 2nd Pick 1 Forester Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Annabelle Johnson J: George Rooke T: Annabelle Johnson	132	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Vito carrying 129lbs at $8.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Avondale on July 15 over 7f, on rain affected going, 0.7 len behind Golden Point carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Deserves a winning turn.
3	At debut, 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Drommy carrying 127lbs at $18.30. Shows ability and expected to improve. Sure to play a role in the finish. 3rd Pick 3 Dahlia Amped Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Darrel Lang J: Craig Grylls T: Darrel Lang	90	-	-	-	13%
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Drommy carrying 127lbs at $18.30. Shows ability and expected to improve. Sure to play a role in the finish.

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