NZ - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

AZILEE STAR (4) was never given a chance off a wide gate at Wingatui nearly 6 weeks ago, and has had time to get over that effort. She has a superior gate here and can bounce straight back into the money. Each way. BOBBY MCGEE (5) made the most of a good ride when racing handy throughout, and then scoring by a head at Wingatui just over 8 weeks ago. She has scope, and if she doesn't need the run, she should be very competitive again. WHIRLPOOL (6) motored home to score by a nose at Timaru last start. She will only get better with more racing, and she can take the next step immediately. ROC 'N' READY (8) dug deep when finishing fourth in a stronger field at Riccarton a month ago, and was runner-up at Riverton before that. The winkers go on, and from a good gate, she can take this out. HERE'S LOOSIE (7) had her last start in G3 company at Riccarton after winning her maiden fresh up at Gore before that run. She is back sprinting after 7 weeks between starts, and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 7f, 10 len behind Afire with 119lbs at $8.70. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.0 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 116lbs at $2.70. Has ability and is well placed to atone. 1st Pick 4 Azilee Star Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Amber Riddell T: Robert Dennis	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Wingatui on November 4 over 7f, 10 len behind Afire with 119lbs at $8.70. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on October 17 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.0 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 116lbs at $2.70. Has ability and is well placed to atone.
5	Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind The Fed Express with 122lbs at $3.70. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Wingatui October 17 over 6f in heavy going defeating Princess Reign with 122lbs at $3.40. Fitter and is a top chance again. 2nd Pick 5 Bobby Mcgee Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Terry Kennedy	65	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming 5th of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind The Fed Express with 122lbs at $3.70. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Wingatui October 17 over 6f in heavy going defeating Princess Reign with 122lbs at $3.40. Fitter and is a top chance again.
6	Lining up for just third start. At debut, 11th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 8 len behind Red Invader with 121lbs at $6.30. Second-up won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 6f defeating Full Cream with 122lbs at $9.60. Terrific chance to make it two wins on the trot. 3rd Pick 6 Whirlpool Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Brian & Shane Anderton J: Corey Campbell T: Brian & Shane Anderton	85	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Lining up for just third start. At debut, 11th of 14 at Wingatui on November 4 over 6f, 8 len behind Red Invader with 121lbs at $6.30. Second-up won by a nose at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 6f defeating Full Cream with 122lbs at $9.60. Terrific chance to make it two wins on the trot.

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