NZH - Ashburton - Race 5

Harness

20 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.4K

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Verdict

MAJESTIC ME (5) was responsible for a far better performance at his latest appearance, finishing second over 1 ³/16m at Addington when well supported. Leading hope in this comparable race. VORONOV (17) last appeared when fifth over 1 ?m at Cambridge Raceway four-and-a-half months ago. Look out for any positive market movement. HOLLY HIGHLANDER (4) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1 ½m. MILES AWAY (18) had no luck in the running last start when finishing 10th of 17 over 1 ¼m at Oamaru after racing wide early and then sitting parked-out. Finds the right field here to return to top-three form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 6 m by Majestic Monkey (2:29.20) in 4yo+ on November 6 at $4.30. Very hard to beat. 1st Pick 5 Majestic Me Jockey: Brad Williamson Trainer: Brad Williamson J: Brad Williamson T: Brad Williamson	72	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 6 m by Majestic Monkey (2:29.20) in 4yo+ on November 6 at $4.30. Very hard to beat.
17	Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Ferdinand at Cambridge Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on July 3 at $21.60. Previous preparation first-up won by a 0.8 m ( 3) at Cambridge Raceway (3:34.10) beating Taylad To Use in 4yo+ on May 31 2024 at $9.30. One of the primary contenders. 2nd Pick 17 Voronov Jockey: Henry Sail Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Henry Sail T: Greg & Ben Hope	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Ferdinand at Cambridge Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on July 3 at $21.60. Previous preparation first-up won by a 0.8 m ( 3) at Cambridge Raceway (3:34.10) beating Taylad To Use in 4yo+ on May 31 2024 at $9.30. One of the primary contenders.
4	Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Sheza Trendy One at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on October 25 at $5. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Sheila Laxon at this track over 1 ½m in a 4yo+ on November 8 at $8. Hard to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Holly Highlander Jockey: Hayden Douglas Trainer: Kevin Fairbairn J: Hayden Douglas T: Kevin Fairbairn	68	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Sheza Trendy One at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on October 25 at $5. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Sheila Laxon at this track over 1 ½m in a 4yo+ on November 8 at $8. Hard to beat.

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