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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on June 13 over 1m, slow going 9 len behind On Shaw with 125lbs at $5.50. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Hastings on May 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Sundown Sav with 122lbs at $4.70. Rates highly here and expected to bounce back. 1st Pick 2 Fantabulous Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lisa Allpress T: Kevin Myers	134	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on June 13 over 1m, slow going 9 len behind On Shaw with 125lbs at $5.50. The start before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Hastings on May 21 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Sundown Sav with 122lbs at $4.70. Rates highly here and expected to bounce back.
3	Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 6 len behind Catwalk Queen with 125lbs at $59.30. Last start 3rd of 10 at Avondale on July 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Capote carrying 120lbs at $24.10. Progressing well and is one of the top 4 hopes. 2nd Pick 3 Midnight Flair Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Jenna Mahoney J: Amber Riddell T: Jenna Mahoney	101	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 6 len behind Catwalk Queen with 125lbs at $59.30. Last start 3rd of 10 at Avondale on July 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Capote carrying 120lbs at $24.10. Progressing well and is one of the top 4 hopes.
4	Lisa Latta trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent Foxton trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Can get off the mark straight away. 3rd Pick 4 Justashotaway Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Toni Davies T: Lisa Latta	41	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Lisa Latta trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent Foxton trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Can get off the mark straight away.

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