NZH - Ascot Park - Race 3

Harness

8 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.9K

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Verdict

BABE ON THE BEACH (3) finished second last start over 1 ¹/16m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres. That was an improvement on the unplaced effort at Gore the run before. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a similar line up and she can figure in the finish. DAME WEST (7) has been knocking on the door for a while then went close again last time over 1 ½m at Central Southland Raceway, finishing second and just half a metre from the winner. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Meets a comparable field and she can figure in the finish. WILD EAST (8) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1m at Central Southland Raceway last time out. Worth a second look. DURRANT (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1 ?m at this track on March 1. Blair Orange takes over the reins.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth behind Iron Heart at Gore over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on February 15 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Princess Lisa at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a 4yo+ M on March 1 at $9.10. Top chance in this line-up. 1st Pick 3 Babe On The Beach Jockey: Craig Ferguson Trainer: Craig Ferguson J: Craig Ferguson T: Craig Ferguson	77	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth behind Iron Heart at Gore over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on February 15 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Princess Lisa at this track over 1 ¹/16m in a 4yo+ M on March 1 at $9.10. Top chance in this line-up.
7	Solid performance when a close second behind Iron Heart at Gore over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on February 15 at $18.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Princess Lisa at Central Southland Raceway over 1 ½m on February 26 at $6. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 7 Dame West Jockey: Madison Kyle Trainer: G B Johnstone J: Madison Kyle T: G B Johnstone	76	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Solid performance when a close second behind Iron Heart at Gore over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on February 15 at $18.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Princess Lisa at Central Southland Raceway over 1 ½m on February 26 at $6. Expected to feature.
8	Failed to impress last start, 5th (Fr2) over 1m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 12 m by Miki's Deal (1:53.50) in 3yo+ on February 26 at $6.10. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.4 m (Fr3) at Central Southland Raceway (2:59.90) beating Babe On The Beach in on February 8 at $10.90. In the mix if on-song. 3rd Pick 8 Wild East Jockey: Brent Barclay Trainer: Miss L B Pearson J: Brent Barclay T: Miss L B Pearson	75	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Failed to impress last start, 5th (Fr2) over 1m at Central Southland Raceway beaten 12 m by Miki's Deal (1:53.50) in 3yo+ on February 26 at $6.10. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.4 m (Fr3) at Central Southland Raceway (2:59.90) beating Babe On The Beach in on February 8 at $10.90. In the mix if on-song.

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