NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 2

Harness

9 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.9K

VIEW

Verdict

FRANCO RONALDO (5) made a solid impact on debut five weeks ago, finishing third and beaten 3 metres over 1 ?m at this track. MUSCLE MEMORY (3) was 6 metres away in third at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ?m last start at his first run back from a spell. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. ROYAL PETITE (8) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Only needs things to fall her way and the good recent form can convert to a well-deserved win. BIJOU (9) debuted impressively last start, scoring by half a metre over 1 ?m at this track. Has plenty of scope for improvement.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1m at this track, beaten 3 m by Bijou (2:56.28) in 2yo+ on July 24 at $2.60. Rates highly. Likely improver. 1st Pick 5 Franco Ronaldo Jockey: Tony Herlihy Trainer: Tony Herlihy J: Tony Herlihy T: Tony Herlihy	77	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1m at this track, beaten 3 m by Bijou (2:56.28) in 2yo+ on July 24 at $2.60. Rates highly. Likely improver.
3	Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 6 m by Tatanka (2:51.68) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $2.40. Another big run is on the cards. 2nd Pick 3 Muscle Memory Jockey: Tony Cameron Trainer: Tony Herlihy J: Tony Cameron T: Tony Herlihy	75	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 6 m by Tatanka (2:51.68) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $2.40. Another big run is on the cards.
8	Solid run when a close second behind Bijou at this track over 1m in a 2yo+ on July 24 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Money Mayweather at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on August 7 at $2.10. Going along well. Strong chance again in this suitable race. 3rd Pick 8 Royal Petite Jockey: Crystal Hackett Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett J: Crystal Hackett T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett	74	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Solid run when a close second behind Bijou at this track over 1m in a 2yo+ on July 24 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Money Mayweather at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on August 7 at $2.10. Going along well. Strong chance again in this suitable race.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Underlay

A horse that is going off at lower odds than it deserves based on performance.