NZH - Addington - Race 1

Harness

11 Runners

12.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

AXEL ROSE (10) kicked off his campaign with three placings before making a well-deserved return to the winners' circle last week, proving too good at this circuit and distance. Has to contend with a very wide draw this time but is race fit now so with even luck he could strike again. DIDN'T DI (4) chased Axel Rose when runner-up last week, his third placing in four outings since a Rangiora win. Draws inside that rival this time so could turn the tables. LOOK TO DA STARS (8) is first up for five months but recorded back-to-back wins here and at Alexandra Park back in November. Look out for any positive market movement. A win could be imminent for ALMIGHTY (6) having placed in his last two outings at this circuit and distance, the latest from this same barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr3) at this track (3:19.10) beating Didn't Di in 3yo+ on May 15 at $2.10. Key runner once again. 1st Pick 10 Axel Rose Jockey: Matthew Williamson Trainer: Matthew Williamson J: Matthew Williamson T: Matthew Williamson	77	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr3) at this track (3:19.10) beating Didn't Di in 3yo+ on May 15 at $2.10. Key runner once again.
4	Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1m at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Axel Rose (3:19.10) in 3yo+ on May 15 at $9.20. Can improve. Sure to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 4 Didn't Di Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Matt Purvis J: Blair Orange T: Matt Purvis	74	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1m at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Axel Rose (3:19.10) in 3yo+ on May 15 at $9.20. Can improve. Sure to be in the finish.
8	Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Hill Billie Bundy at Alexandra Park over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $2.60. Should be right in the finish. 3rd Pick 8 Look To Da Stars Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Nathan Purdon J: John Dunn T: Nathan Purdon	72	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Hill Billie Bundy at Alexandra Park over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.

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