NZ - Awapuni Synthetic - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Benchmark

Synthetic

14.5K

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Verdict

DAZZ (3) made a winning poly track debut at 7f when scoring here fresh up by well over 2 lengths as a warm favourite. He stays at the same level, and an extra 4lbs should not be enough to stop him from winning again. VITTORIO VENETO (1) was just as impressive when winning fresh up here on the same day as the top pick over 6f, scoring by a length. He is lumped with a clear top-weight in this, but his best form has been on the poly track in the North Island, and he has to be respected again. MEGLIO DI FALCREST (2) only battled last time out at Waverley when finishing midfield. Her form prior on this surface was near enough, and she can bounce straight back into the money in this. IT'S AMELIA (4) finally broke through for a long overdue maiden win second up here nearly 4 weeks ago. Now that the penny has dropped, she can make further progress immediately. LA DULCIN'EE (5) may not win often, but she usually uses her early pace to get into the right place at the right time. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second run back. First-up after three months favourite, won by 2.75 len at this track July 3 over 7f defeating Anaroa carrying 119lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 129lbs at $10.20. Can go on with it. Improver who can measure up again. 1st Pick 3 Dazz Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Unknown Jockey T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	163	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months favourite, won by 2.75 len at this track July 3 over 7f defeating Anaroa carrying 119lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 129lbs at $10.20. Can go on with it. Improver who can measure up again.
1	Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track July 3 over 6f defeating Bee Precious carrying 134lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Nigella Lane with 119lbs at $11.90. Hard to tip against him on that sort of form. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. 2nd Pick 1 Vittorio Veneto Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Peter Lock J: Chris Dell T: Peter Lock	253	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, won by 1.0 len at this track July 3 over 6f defeating Bee Precious carrying 134lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Nigella Lane with 119lbs at $11.90. Hard to tip against him on that sort of form. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
2	At the latest run 7th of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Cremant with 128lbs at $18.20. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Kereti carrying 128lbs at $8.70. Struggling to break through but expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 2 Meglio Di Falcrest Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Suzy Gordon J: Jonathan Riddell T: Suzy Gordon	155	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Cremant with 128lbs at $18.20. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 21 over 6 ½f, 5.5 len behind Kereti carrying 128lbs at $8.70. Struggling to break through but expected to be in the finish.

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