NZ - Ascot - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

14.4K

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Verdict

PEEKAY (3) tried hard over 1 ¼m on a heavy track at Riccarton 4 weeks ago, and dropping back to a mile won't do him any harm. A firmer surface will help, and a win in this company is well within his reach. LEONA (9) led up and fought hard here nearly 3 weeks ago, and will be at her peak fitness now. A wide gate is no help, but her next win is not far away. Each way. RAPID (12) has been building her fitness levels and just ran out of steam late when finishing sixth here last time out. Include in all top 4 combos. PRETTY FLY (10) will be giving Robert Dennis a strong hand in this race, and was only 3 lengths from the winner here last start over 7f. The extra furlong is the key, and she can bounce back into the top 3 here. PULL THE PIN (11) ran a much better race at Cromwell nearly a fortnight ago, and is drawn to receive the run of the race this time. She steps up to a mile, and can figure in the finish. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Bundy with 128lbs at $10.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Sacred Dior with 132lbs at $5.20. In a suitable race and is ready for another bold showing. 1st Pick 3 Peekay Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Non Runner T: Terry Kennedy	86	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 15 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Bundy with 128lbs at $10.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Riccarton Park on November 8 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Sacred Dior with 132lbs at $5.20. In a suitable race and is ready for another bold showing.
9	At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 120lbs at $9.10. The start before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 6f, in the wet, 6 len behind No Party carrying 118lbs at $13.20. Making headway. Racing well and can go on with it. 2nd Pick 9 Leona Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Non Runner T: Robert Dennis	87	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Gentle Ben carrying 120lbs at $9.10. The start before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on October 17 over 6f, in the wet, 6 len behind No Party carrying 118lbs at $13.20. Making headway. Racing well and can go on with it.
12	At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind The Diviner with 119lbs at $11.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Jessie Jay with 117lbs at $29.60. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider. 3rd Pick 12 Rapid Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Amber Riddell T: Robert Dennis	75	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind The Diviner with 119lbs at $11.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 6 len behind Jessie Jay with 117lbs at $29.60. Ridden last time by a claiming apprentice, replaced for this assignment by a senior rider.

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