NZ - Wanganui - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.1f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

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Verdict

EXIT LEFT (1) has matured this year, and he arrives in winning form after scoring well at Waverley over 1 m 3 weeks ago, continuing a solid campaign with 2 wins from 4 starts. He will relish stepping up to a middle distance for the first time, and he can win again. GOLD CURRENCY (7) resumed with a strong second at Arawa Park over 7 ¾f, settling handy throughout and sticking on bravely to be just over a length from the winner. He has won his only start over this trip, and he can go one better. DANJURO (6) was not far away when fourth over 1 ?m at Otaki 2 weeks ago, and he drops ½f in distance here. He is peaking third up, and he can figure in the top 3 again. DANCIN IN THE DARK (4) is another who has been racing himself into full fitness, and he found the heavy track at Arawa Park last start too testing this soon in his prep. Michael McNab picks up the ride, which is a strong lead, and he is worth including. BUNDY (8) is also nearing peak fitness, and he is a top 4 hope.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Waverley May 9 over 1 m defeating Cotton Roca carrying 129lbs at $3.80. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Otaki on April 24 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Erbys Darci with 121lbs at $2.70. Right in the mix again. 1st Pick 1 Exit Left Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Sue Thompson & Mick Brown J: Jonathan Riddell T: Sue Thompson & Mick Brown	102	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Waverley May 9 over 1 m defeating Cotton Roca carrying 129lbs at $3.80. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at Otaki on April 24 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Erbys Darci with 121lbs at $2.70. Right in the mix again.
7	Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Loch Katrine with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lachie with 129lbs at $12.30. Sure to run well. 2nd Pick 7 Gold Currency Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Matthew Cameron T: Kurtis Pertab	91	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind Loch Katrine with 128lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1m, slow going 1.0 len behind Lachie with 129lbs at $12.30. Sure to run well.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1m, in the wet, 11 len behind Bonnard with 128lbs at $7.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at Otaki on May 16 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 129lbs at $9.80. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 6 Danjuro Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Toni Davies T: Peter And Trent Didham	117	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1m, in the wet, 11 len behind Bonnard with 128lbs at $7.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at Otaki on May 16 over 1m, slow going 4 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 129lbs at $9.80. Certainly worth another chance.

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