NZ - Ruakaka - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

58.7K

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Verdict

SONAR (3) finished in line with the second pick in the same race last time out, and he was a nose winner on debut before that at Te Aroha. He has a good draw, and can figure in the top 3 in this. STATE OF VALOUR (4) resumes from a spell after putting in some big runs as a juvenile in hot fields, including a third at G1 level. He has had a couple of tune-up trials, and despite a wide gate, he is up to winning this. SHE'S NO SAINT (6) followed up her game win at Ellerslie with a demolition job here 2 weeks ago. She carries the same weight, and she can measure up in this as well. SHALABIYA (7) could not have been more impressive when winning by 5 lengths here on debut 2 weeks ago, and from a good gate, she can take the next step immediately.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slipper February 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Justin Case with 126lbs at $1.60. On debut favourite, won by nose Otaki November 30 over 5 ½f defeating Ka Ron carrying 123lbs at $2.40. Everything points to a bright return. 1st Pick 1 Kinnaird Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	89	-	-	-	16%	Scratched
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Matamata in the G3 Matamata Slipper February 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Justin Case with 126lbs at $1.60. On debut favourite, won by nose Otaki November 30 over 5 ½f defeating Ka Ron carrying 123lbs at $2.40. Everything points to a bright return.
2	Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up favourite, scored a big 3.5 len win at Matamata on May 13 over 6f on a soft track defeating The Queen's Sword with 127lbs at $3.20. Second-up 4th of 8 in the LR Castletown Stakes at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Actionbelle with 126lbs at $2.60. Well placed. Hard to fault if anywhere near right. 2nd Pick 2 Honour Roll Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	68	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up favourite, scored a big 3.5 len win at Matamata on May 13 over 6f on a soft track defeating The Queen's Sword with 127lbs at $3.20. Second-up 4th of 8 in the LR Castletown Stakes at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Actionbelle with 126lbs at $2.60. Well placed. Hard to fault if anywhere near right.
3	Raced twice to date. At debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Te Aroha on July 5 over 5 ¾f in heavy going defeating Kahului with 122lbs at $5.80. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 in the LR Ryder Stakes at Otaki on July 30 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Back Of The Bus with 126lbs at $4.50. Top chance despite the latest effort. 3rd Pick 3 Sonar Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Debbie Sweeney J: Matt Cartwright T: Debbie Sweeney	94	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at Te Aroha on July 5 over 5 ¾f in heavy going defeating Kahului with 122lbs at $5.80. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 in the LR Ryder Stakes at Otaki on July 30 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Back Of The Bus with 126lbs at $4.50. Top chance despite the latest effort.

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