NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 1

Harness

7 Runners

13.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

10.2K

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Verdict

PANTANI (2) looks to have come back in good order having made a winning return over this distance at his latest appearance at Cambridge. Kept fresh since and manners can be a problem at times but if he gets it right again he will be had to stop. LORD POPINJAY (7) came from a similar handicap when he scored at this circuit and distance last month and could be close to another success after placing in his last two outings. Big chance. COURMAYEUR (3) could be close to a win after two successive placings at this venue, the latest from this same mark. CONFESSIONAL (6) steps out for a new yard and has won here before so keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resumed from a 68-day break with a strong win by 2.25 m as favourite (FrU1) at Cambridge Raceway (3:28.20) beating Hayley Mhor in on December 24 at $2.50 at the bell was 5th-8m 2WWC. Racing in great heart and another win beckons. 1st Pick 2 Pantani Jockey: Mark Purdon Trainer: Nathan Purdon J: Mark Purdon T: Nathan Purdon	77	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Resumed from a 68-day break with a strong win by 2.25 m as favourite (FrU1) at Cambridge Raceway (3:28.20) beating Hayley Mhor in on December 24 at $2.50 at the bell was 5th-8m 2WWC. Racing in great heart and another win beckons.
7	Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Pantani at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹¹/16m on December 24 at $17.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Magic Dash at this track over 1m on January 23 at $5.30. Well placed to go a couple better. 2nd Pick 7 Lord Popinjay Jockey: Monika Ranger Trainer: Matthew White J: Monika Ranger T: Matthew White	75	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Pantani at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹¹/16m on December 24 at $17.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Magic Dash at this track over 1m on January 23 at $5.30. Well placed to go a couple better.
3	Two back was well beaten into third behind Hillbilly Blues at this track over 1m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Walkinonsunshine at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $9.80. Plenty to like about her prospects. 3rd Pick 3 Courmayeur Jockey: Crystal Hackett Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett J: Crystal Hackett T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett	73	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Two back was well beaten into third behind Hillbilly Blues at this track over 1m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Walkinonsunshine at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $9.80. Plenty to like about her prospects.

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