NZ - Wanganui - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.7f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

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Verdict

GREAT ESCAPE (2) is a lightly tried 5YO mare who resumed with a game effort for second as the favourite at Otaki 2 weeks ago when trying to make all the running. She carries 4lbs less this time, and he can take them all the way. SUPER WRAITH (3) has needed both of his runs back from a spell, and he is usually very competitive when fit. He is backing up quickly, and he has solid each-way claims here. BADGERINGDAWITNESS (1) has had some issues this season, and he is resuming from a spell with a recent trial under his belt. If he does not need the run, then he can figure in the top 4. ANAROA (5) showed a bit of his old form when finishing fourth fresh up at Hawera nearly a fortnight ago. He is a lot sharper second up, and he can finish a lot closer this time. REDANA (8) ran on late when resuming, and her only career win came on this course. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after 13 months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.3 len behind Benerro carrying 128lbs at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on March 15 2025 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Metaverse carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 2 Great Escape Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	67	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 13 months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 0.3 len behind Benerro carrying 128lbs at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on March 15 2025 over 6 ¾f, 0.8 len behind Metaverse carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Sure to run well.
3	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 21 len behind Artamos with 127lbs at $18. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chester Boy carrying 125lbs at $19.80. Outclassed. 2nd Pick 3 Super Wraith Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Michael Mcnab T: Ralph Manning	105	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 21 len behind Artamos with 127lbs at $18. Second run from a spell 7th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Chester Boy carrying 125lbs at $19.80. Outclassed.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Cotton Roca with 131lbs at $9.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Trentham October 26 over 1m, soft track, 2.75 len behind Girl Talk with 127lbs at $33.50. Everything points to a effective return. 3rd Pick 1 Badgeringdawitness Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Peter Lock J: Non Runner T: Peter Lock	57	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Cotton Roca with 131lbs at $9.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Trentham October 26 over 1m, soft track, 2.75 len behind Girl Talk with 127lbs at $33.50. Everything points to a effective return.

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