NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 5

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14 Runners

8.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

UNICO REALTA (11) has had three runs this campaign without filling a placing. Added to the sequence last time over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, finishing 10 metres away from the winner in seventh. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. CARRERA BANDIDO (4) finished fourth last start, beaten 5.5 metres at Oamaru over 1 ¼m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. TROUBLESHOOTER (13) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1 ¼m at Rangiora a week ago. COURAGE REACTOR (10) could only finish eighth over 1 ¼m at Oamaru most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Kotare Argent (2:31.40) in 4yo+ on August 23 at $4.50. The run before 5th (Fr8) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Asymmetric Return (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $7.40. Tricky draw again but he is a strong winning chance. 1st Pick 11 Unico Realta Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn J: John Dunn T: Robert & Jenna Dunn	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora beaten 10 m by Kotare Argent (2:31.40) in 4yo+ on August 23 at $4.50. The run before 5th (Fr8) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Asymmetric Return (2:24.40) in 3yo+ on August 14 at $7.40. Tricky draw again but he is a strong winning chance.
4	Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 5.5 m by Impressive Shard (2:28.57) in 3yo+ on August 16 at $5.70. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Mighty Flying Miki (2:26.70) in 3yo+ on August 7 at $2.10. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out. 2nd Pick 4 Carrera Bandido Jockey: Ricky May Trainer: Warren Stapleton J: Ricky May T: Warren Stapleton	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 5.5 m by Impressive Shard (2:28.57) in 3yo+ on August 16 at $5.70. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 6 m by Mighty Flying Miki (2:26.70) in 3yo+ on August 7 at $2.10. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
13	Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Royal Belle at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 4yo+ on August 23 at $5.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 5 m by Impressive Shard (2:28.57) in 3yo+ on August 16 at $20.70. Should be in the finish. 3rd Pick 13 Troubleshooter Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Michael Heenan J: Blair Orange T: Michael Heenan	73	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Royal Belle at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 4yo+ on August 23 at $5.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 5 m by Impressive Shard (2:28.57) in 3yo+ on August 16 at $20.70. Should be in the finish.

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