NZ - Wanganui - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

WILL (3) won a trial before being a moral beaten on debut at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago. He cops a wide gate, but at least he can stay out of trouble early on, and with any sort of luck, he should be too good this time. SALTBURN (2) probably should have won a race by now, and his form has turned for the better recently. He races handy to the pace, and another honest effort is expected. NO MORE PENNIES (4) was a beaten favourite last time out at Tauherenikau nearly 4 weeks ago, and he maps to get a perfect run early on from the pole position this time. Stick with him, and follow your money. BRUTIFUL LASS (9) is a consistent mare who finished less than a length from the winner in fourth place as the favourite at Otaki 2 weeks ago. She will be peaking third up, and she can figure in the top 3 here. ALLARU (10) is still in her initial prep, and she is holding her form well. A good draw helps, and she is a top 4 chance again. ALLARU (10)

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 10 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Roc All Night carrying 129lbs at $9.70. Will be there at the business end. 1st Pick 3 Will Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Jonathan Riddell T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	103	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 10 over 6f, slow going 1.0 len behind Roc All Night carrying 129lbs at $9.70. Will be there at the business end.
2	Most recently led but faded 3rd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Priovita carrying 127lbs at $6.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Curved Glory carrying 125lbs at $6.30. Another bold run is expected. 2nd Pick 2 Saltburn Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Josh King & Maija Vance J: Amber Riddell T: Josh King & Maija Vance	83	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Most recently led but faded 3rd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 7f, slow going 2 len behind Priovita carrying 127lbs at $6.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Curved Glory carrying 125lbs at $6.30. Another bold run is expected.
4	Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1m, 3 len behind Creation carrying 129lbs at $2.90. The start before that 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Carisbrooke Castle with 121lbs at $4.10. An inside stall is a big advantage. Can turn things around. 3rd Pick 4 No More Pennies Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Peter Lock J: M Hudson T: Peter Lock	81	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1m, 3 len behind Creation carrying 129lbs at $2.90. The start before that 5th of 8 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Carisbrooke Castle with 121lbs at $4.10. An inside stall is a big advantage. Can turn things around.

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