NZ - Gore - Race 1

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

10.4K

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Verdict

POPSICLES (4) got a mile back from the wide gate and put in a big run at Timaru last start. Ace draw and small field aid her chances here. CHATAYA (2) fought on well after settling just behind the speed in the same race as POPSICLES last start at Timaru. Danger again here. DREAM ROMANCE (3) also comes out of the same Timaru race last start where she was caught wide for the first half of the race and faded in the straight. Should get a cosier trip this time. BORNTOBESURE (1) ran on from well back in the field when fresh since April at Wingatui last start over 7f. Has claims with natural improvement here. MCQUEEN'S LASS (5) Loomed on the turn but her run was short-lived in that same Timaru race last start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Gasgal with 125lbs at $6.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Salacia Princess carrying 125lbs at $6.60. In a suitable race and can play a major role. 1st Pick 4 Popsicles Jockey: Akshay Balloo Trainer: Kenny Moore J: Akshay Balloo T: Kenny Moore	115	-	-	-	23%
Analysis At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, slow going 5 len behind Gasgal with 125lbs at $6.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Salacia Princess carrying 125lbs at $6.60. In a suitable race and can play a major role.
2	Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $6.90. Before that 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Tulsa Turnaround with 125lbs at $9.90. Made headway last time. Terrific chance to find winning form. 2nd Pick 2 Chataya Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Jess Land J: Brett Murray T: Jess Land	136	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Most recently made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $6.90. Before that 5th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Tulsa Turnaround with 125lbs at $9.90. Made headway last time. Terrific chance to find winning form.
3	Most recently 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, slow going 8 len behind Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $5.20. The run before that 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Tulsa Turnaround carrying 125lbs at $11.20. Can sneak into the finish. 3rd Pick 3 Dream Romance Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Shankar Muniandy J: Terry Moseley T: Shankar Muniandy	138	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Most recently 8th of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 4 over 1m, slow going 8 len behind Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $5.20. The run before that 10th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Tulsa Turnaround carrying 125lbs at $11.20. Can sneak into the finish.

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