NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 2

Harness

16 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

14.3K

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R10

R11

Verdict

TAUMUTU LAD (1) had to call on all reserves to score as the favourite last time out over 1m at Mt Harding, getting home by just 0.8 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Steps up a level but he is good enough to cope. WARD LAMON (16) added to the impressive sequence of wins last start when he scored by 3 metres over 1 ³/16m at Addington. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. UNICO REALTA (11) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Mt Harding over 1m after sitting parked-out with 5f to run. MELTON MAGNATE (9) cannot be ruled out but needs a bit of luck from the tricky draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Mt Harding. Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr1) at Mt Harding (1:57.22) beating Quicker Than Quick in 3yo+ on October 11 at $2.30. Can make it the hat trick wins. 1st Pick 1 Taumutu Lad Jockey: Sarah O'reilly Trainer: Sarah O'reilly J: Sarah O'reilly T: Sarah O'reilly	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Mt Harding. Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr1) at Mt Harding (1:57.22) beating Quicker Than Quick in 3yo+ on October 11 at $2.30. Can make it the hat trick wins.
16	Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m (Fr4) at Addington (2:24.60) beating Queen Lizzy in 3yo+ on October 16 at $5.30. Two runs back won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Addington (2:25.70) beating Mouton Cadet in on October 7 at $2.30. Rates highly. Rates highly on recent efforts and is expected to feature again. 2nd Pick 16 Ward Lamon Jockey: Tim Williams Trainer: Peter & Mitchell Robertson J: Tim Williams T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m (Fr4) at Addington (2:24.60) beating Queen Lizzy in 3yo+ on October 16 at $5.30. Two runs back won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Addington (2:25.70) beating Mouton Cadet in on October 7 at $2.30. Rates highly. Rates highly on recent efforts and is expected to feature again.
11	Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1m at Mt Harding beaten 2.75 m by Betterwithbling (1:58.71) in 4yo+ on October 11 at $4.80. Should be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 11 Unico Realta Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn J: John Dunn T: Robert & Jenna Dunn	72	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1m at Mt Harding beaten 2.75 m by Betterwithbling (1:58.71) in 4yo+ on October 11 at $4.80. Should be in the finish again.

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Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

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