NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 2

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11 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.9K

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R10

Verdict

MOERAKI (3) is a four-year-old mare from the Greg & Ben Hope stable on debut. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Capable of taking this out. EVANGALIST (9) has had two runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, finishing 155 metres away from the winner in tenth. Meets a comparable field and she can take care of this line-up. LOOKSLIKEAGANGSTER (6) ended last prep with a sixth at Addington over 1 ¼m 14 months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. LADY TONI (1) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Four-year-old mare by Love You out of Makura having her first start. Finished second in a trial on August 19 at Rangiora over 1m. Has winning claims. 1st Pick 3 Moeraki Jockey: Ben Hope Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Ben Hope T: Greg & Ben Hope	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Four-year-old mare by Love You out of Makura having her first start. Finished second in a trial on August 19 at Rangiora over 1m. Has winning claims.
9	Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (FrU2) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, well beaten by Victor Radley (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on August 23 at $9.70. The run previous pulled up at Addington on August 7 over 1m. Capable of a better showing. 2nd Pick 9 Evangalist Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Jason & Ian Thomas J: John Dunn T: Jason & Ian Thomas	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 10th (FrU2) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, well beaten by Victor Radley (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on August 23 at $9.70. The run previous pulled up at Addington on August 7 over 1m. Capable of a better showing.
6	Resuming after a spell of 14 months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Birdy at Addington over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on July 20 2025 at $35.50. One of the primary contenders. 3rd Pick 6 Lookslikeagangster Jockey: Justin Smith Trainer: Justin Smith J: Justin Smith T: Justin Smith	74	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resuming after a spell of 14 months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Birdy at Addington over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on July 20 2025 at $35.50. One of the primary contenders.

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