NZ - Ashburton - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

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Verdict

MISS ZIGGY (10) was racing well in hot fields prior to finishing ninth in the G1 1000 Guineas at Riccarton just over 6 weeks ago. She drops in class, and weight, so she goes on top here. POGACAR (7) has been a late scratching since his last win here in October. He has plenty of ability and also a few tricks. The best version of this gelding will give the top pick plenty to think about. WAR COURT (3) is a handy but lightly tried 6-year-old gelding who resumed with a big late run for third on the poly track at Riccarton nearly 3 weeks ago. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. RICHIE'S DREAM (6) raced well on his home track of Ruakaka through the winter and has finished fourth in a Pukekohe trial this season. She cops a tough gate, but can't be risked. Check the market. SHOW PONY (4) has been below his best recently, but is better than that, and should be included in all combinations to be safe.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Victor Rouge Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Bevan & Robyn Wilson J: Non Runner T: Bevan & Robyn Wilson	86	-	-	-	5%	Scratched
2	2 Charbano Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Billy Jacobson T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	82	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
3	3rd Pick 3 War Court Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Brian Court And Jesse O’Flaherty J: Floor Moerman T: Brian Court And Jesse O’Flaherty	122	-	-	-	13%
4	4 Show Pony Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: John Blackadder J: Kendra Bakker T: John Blackadder	133	-	-	-	29%
5	5 Jaffa Jockey: Donovan Cooper Trainer: Ross Beckett J: Donovan Cooper T: Ross Beckett	101	-	-	-	15%
6	6 Richie's Dream Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Kenny Rae J: Brett Murray T: Kenny Rae	39	-	-	-	10%
7	2nd Pick 7 Pogacar Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ross Beckett J: Non Runner T: Ross Beckett	69	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
8	8 Kellanzor Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Samantha Wynne J: Amber Riddell T: Samantha Wynne	86	-	-	-	19%
9	9 Epilogue Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Tina Comignaghi T: John & Karen Parsons	112	-	-	-	8%
10	1st Pick 10 Miss Ziggy Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Kylie Williams T: Andrew Carston	116	-	-	-	29%
11	11 Reelrose Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Danny Crozier J: Kate Hercock T: Danny Crozier	65	-	-	-	4%
12	12 Super Rosa Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kenny Rae J: Non Runner T: Kenny Rae	48	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
13	13 Esperimento Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Kevin Mcauley J: Leah Hemi T: Kevin Mcauley	70	-	-	-	10%

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Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Yielding

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