NZ - Cambridge - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

9.9f

Benchmark

Synthetic

10.1K

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Verdict

ABOVE THE CLOUDS (1) steadily improved with racing this prep, and again showed his liking for this track when winning comfortably here 3 weeks ago in this class. He has to lump an extra 9lbs this time, but with the aid of the pole position, he should be very competitive again. DANCIN IN THE DARK (2) has raced his way into some form again, and he won't find this field much harder. With the right run, he can figure in the top 4 again. BECAUSE (4) is a durable veteran who put in an encouraging effort for fifth fresh up at Te Rapa 11 days ago over 1m. His better form is over a middle distance, and he can be a quick improver in this class. MULAN ARDECHE (3) has been thereabouts through the winter on this track since winning at Otaki in April. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track on July 29 over 1 ¼m defeating Melkor carrying 127lbs at $5.40. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 9 over 7 ¾f, 6 len behind Prometheus with 125lbs at $13.30. Tough to beat on best form. 1st Pick 1 Above The Clouds Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Ralph Manning	102	-	-	-	50%
Analysis At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track on July 29 over 1 ¼m defeating Melkor carrying 127lbs at $5.40. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 9 over 7 ¾f, 6 len behind Prometheus with 125lbs at $13.30. Tough to beat on best form.
2	Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on August 7 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind El Speedy Man with 132lbs at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 130lbs at $11.10. Encouraging effort last start. Can figure in the top 4 here. 2nd Pick 2 Dancin In The Dark Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Ralph Manning	108	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on August 7 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind El Speedy Man with 132lbs at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1 ¼m, 3 len behind Above The Clouds carrying 130lbs at $11.10. Encouraging effort last start. Can figure in the top 4 here.
5	Dual acceptor. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track on August 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Rosina carrying 129lbs at $6.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1m, on rain affected going, 24 len behind King Cabal carrying 126lbs at $22. Last-start winner who can measure up again. 3rd Pick 5 Did The Trick Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: W Hillis & R Cole J: Non Runner T: W Hillis & R Cole	75	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track on August 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Rosina carrying 129lbs at $6.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1m, on rain affected going, 24 len behind King Cabal carrying 126lbs at $22. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

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