NZ - Wanganui - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

6.8f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

10.0K

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Verdict

FANTABULOUS (2) has been freshened up after failing to see out 1m here just over 7 weeks ago. His form was building nicely before that, and we think he can bounce back into form to take this out. MIDNIGHT FLAIR (3) has improved in each of his 2 starts to date, finishing third at only his second career start at Avondale just over a fortnight ago. He has a good draw, and should be in the top 3 again here. JUSTASHOTAWAY (4) has been given plenty of time to mature before making his debut, and he should make an immediate impact after winning his latest trial at Foxton in the middle of last month. Follow the market moves. ROSA (7) was reported to have struggled with the holding track conditions at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago, and she is worth another chance, especially if there is rain on the day. HARD ROCK CAFE (1) ran on nicely late fresh up at Awapuni-synthetic just over a fortnight ago, and with natural improvement second up, he can figure in the top 3 here.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Hard Rock Cafe Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: G Innes J: Liam Kauri T: G Innes	104	-	-	-	13%	7/1
2	1st Pick 2 Fantabulous Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lisa Allpress T: Kevin Myers	134	-	-	-	34%	2/1
3	2nd Pick 3 Midnight Flair Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Jenna Mahoney J: Amber Riddell T: Jenna Mahoney	101	-	-	-	20%	4/1
4	3rd Pick 4 Justashotaway Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Toni Davies T: Lisa Latta	41	-	-	-	17%	5/1
5	5 Sicarius Jockey: Sarah Macnab Trainer: Aaron Bidlake J: Sarah Macnab T: Aaron Bidlake	58	-	-	-	5%	20/1
6	6 Therealramsay Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie J: Leah Hemi T: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie	58	-	-	-	5%	20/1
7	7 Rosa Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Ilone Kelly J: M Hudson T: Ilone Kelly	64	-	-	-	15%	6/1
8	8 Kit Zakat Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tawhiti Hina J: Non Runner T: Tawhiti Hina	85	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
9	9 Game Face Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lily Sutherland T: Kevin Myers	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1

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Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Bullet

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Fractions

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