NZ - Awapuni Synthetic - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.6f

Benchmark

Synthetic

9.9K

VIEW

Verdict

SUBTLE IMAGE (1) was ridden positively early on when stretching out beautifully late to score an easy win in a slightly tougher class here 2 weeks ago. He has adapted to racing on this poly track very well, and despite the weight rise, he can win again. PLATINUM SIXTY SIX (2) has not won for some time, but his last couple of starts have indicated that his next win is not far away. If he can hold his spot early from the pole position, then he is more than capable of taking this out. WENEEDASHOCK (6) made a mess of his rivals by winning his hurdle debut at Te Aroha nearly 4 weeks ago when following on from some strong flat form. He can't be underestimated in this. STREET APPEAL (7) stepped up to this trip for the first time to score an overdue maiden win. The step up to this grade is not a huge leap, and with 4lbs less to carry, she can repeat the dose. RUJI (3) went huge fresh, and then was looking for this trip when finishing sixth here last time out. Stick with him. Each-way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3.5 len at this track July 3 over 1 5/16m defeating Vespacian carrying 121lbs at $4.40. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1 5/16m, 1.3 len behind Sir Mikki carrying 118lbs at $7.20. No reason he cannot get the job done again. 1st Pick 1 Subtle Image Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Toni Davies T: Peter And Trent Didham	156	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3.5 len at this track July 3 over 1 5/16m defeating Vespacian carrying 121lbs at $4.40. Before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1 5/16m, 1.3 len behind Sir Mikki carrying 118lbs at $7.20. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
2	Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 3.5 len behind Subtle Image carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 0.8 len behind Red Lady carrying 120lbs at $7.50. Overdue and rates among the leading chances. 2nd Pick 2 Platinum Sixty Six Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Jonathan Riddell T: Lisa Latta	129	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 3.5 len behind Subtle Image carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1 ¹/16m, 0.8 len behind Red Lady carrying 120lbs at $7.50. Overdue and rates among the leading chances.
6	Most recently won by 12 len at Te Aroha June 21 over 1 ¹5/16m on a heavy track defeating Billy carrying 148lbs at $3.40. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Atavus carrying 127lbs at $9.90. Big chance to go back-to-back. 3rd Pick 6 Weneedashock Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin J: Elen Nicholas T: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin	128	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently won by 12 len at Te Aroha June 21 over 1 ¹5/16m on a heavy track defeating Billy carrying 148lbs at $3.40. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 8 len behind Atavus carrying 127lbs at $9.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.

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