NZ - Awapuni - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.6f

Maiden

Synthetic

9.8K

VIEW

Verdict

RICHARD FARRELL (1) remains a maiden after 18 starts but has been racing consistently enough on this surface to suggest a breakthrough is close. He just battled on late when settling near the rear early on off a wide gate last time out, and seems to be at his best when ridden closer to the pace. Stick with him in a field that lacks any real depth. WHERE'S ANGE (7) finished runner-up here on debut over this trip 2 weeks ago, and with the natural improvement that is expected second-up, she can go one better here. RUNAWAY PRINCESS (6) has been racing in good heart this prep, recording two placings from four starts, and with extra time between runs since a last start sixth, she can bounce back into the money. POPINJAY (2) continued her steady improvement with a solid third at Woodville last time and should strip fitter again. Each-way value. WRITTEN IN ROCK (4) was not beaten far when finishing fifth over 1 5/16m here last start and has the form to be competitive against this field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.75 len behind Steadfast with 129lbs at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1 ¹/16m, 8 len behind Al Passo carrying 125lbs at $1.60. Rock-hard fit so expect a bold run. 1st Pick 1 Richard Farrell Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Suzy Gordon J: Liam Kauri T: Suzy Gordon	95	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on July 17 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.75 len behind Steadfast with 129lbs at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1 ¹/16m, 8 len behind Al Passo carrying 125lbs at $1.60. Rock-hard fit so expect a bold run.
7	At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Wind Talker carrying 125lbs at $6.60. Shows ability and expected to improve. Expect her to run well. 2nd Pick 7 Where's Ange Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin J: Elen Nicholas T: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin	116	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Wind Talker carrying 125lbs at $6.60. Shows ability and expected to improve. Expect her to run well.
6	At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 4 len behind Street Appeal carrying 125lbs at $4.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1 5/16m, 0.8 len behind Abeecee with 125lbs at $6.20. Had to contend with a wide alley at her latest run and finished out of the placings over 1 5/16m at this track. 3rd Pick 6 Runaway Princess Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Gary Vile J: Jim Chung T: Gary Vile	272	-	-	-	15%
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1 5/16m, 4 len behind Street Appeal carrying 125lbs at $4.80. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 1 5/16m, 0.8 len behind Abeecee with 125lbs at $6.20. Had to contend with a wide alley at her latest run and finished out of the placings over 1 5/16m at this track.

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