NZ - Awapuni Synthetic - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.4f

Benchmark

Synthetic

9.9K

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Verdict

SHEZ SHAMUS (7) gave a good sight in front here 2 weeks ago when battling on strongly once headed to finish third. That was her first sign of form this prep, and stepping up from 7f to 1 ¹/16m is the key this time. Hard to beat, especially from a superior gate. RED LADY (6) resumed from her spell in great shape, winning fresh up at the end of May, and then repeating the dose by a nose on this course nearly 4 weeks ago. This is no harder, and with the same weight to carry, the hat-trick beckons. AL PASSO (5) had been showing pace when leading and fading badly in his first 2 starts on turf, but then turned his form on its head when racing on this surface for the first time a fortnight ago, blitzing his rivals by well over 8 lengths. A repeat of that effort would have him right in the finish again. WONDERBOY (4) was game in defeat as the favourite here last time out, and he should be right at his peak fitness now. Follow your money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Dazz carrying 119lbs at $5.80. The start before that 9th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Quondo carrying 127lbs at $28. Making headway. Top chance from a good draw. 1st Pick 7 Shez Shamus Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Peter Lock J: Chris Dell T: Peter Lock	103	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 3 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Dazz carrying 119lbs at $5.80. The start before that 9th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 7 len behind Quondo carrying 127lbs at $28. Making headway. Top chance from a good draw.
6	Third-up today. First-up won by 0.6 len at this track May 31 over 7f defeating No Love Lost with 125lbs at $7.60. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track June 21 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Ruji carrying 119lbs at $14.50. Finds the ideal scenario and should be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 6 Red Lady Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	92	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up won by 0.6 len at this track May 31 over 7f defeating No Love Lost with 125lbs at $7.60. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track June 21 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Ruji carrying 119lbs at $14.50. Finds the ideal scenario and should be in the finish again.
5	Last start scored a big 8 len win at this track July 3 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Richard Farrell with 125lbs at $16.20. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran second last of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 12 len behind On Shaw carrying 125lbs at $128.40. Sure to measure up. 3rd Pick 5 Al Passo Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Mike Breslin J: Elen Nicholas T: Mike Breslin	101	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start scored a big 8 len win at this track July 3 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Richard Farrell with 125lbs at $16.20. The race before that did the work up front then tired ran second last of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 1m, on a slow track, 12 len behind On Shaw carrying 125lbs at $128.40. Sure to measure up.

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