NZ - Hastings - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

23.7K

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Verdict

PRESTISSIMO (7) needed her first run back from a spell before setting the pace and just going under by a nose at Waverley nearly a month ago. She gets a lovely swing in her draw, and dropping back to 6f will do her no harm. She is peaking at the right time, and ready to win. CARLOW (1) did not take long to clear his maiden status when winning at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago by well over 3 lengths. This field does not look too much stronger, and he has the scope to win again. VAN DAMME (2) ended his last prep with a nose win at Avondale in April. He looked in good condition when placed in a recent trial, and with the aid of the pole position, he is set to give this a shake. Each way. BRIGIT (3) ruined her chances in her last couple of starts by missing the jump badly. She is too good to drop just yet. Stick with her on an each-way basis. ZENZERO GIRL (6) will find this much easier than her last start at Ruakaka 3 weeks ago, and she can make amends here. Keep her very safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, slow going 9 len behind Great Escape carrying 117lbs at $60.40. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Waverley on July 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind Rosesrred carrying 121lbs at $13.20. Looks ready to win. 1st Pick 7 Prestissimo Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Richard Mckenzie & Jordan Bassett J: Kelly Myers T: Richard Mckenzie & Jordan Bassett	72	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, slow going 9 len behind Great Escape carrying 117lbs at $60.40. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Waverley on July 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind Rosesrred carrying 121lbs at $13.20. Looks ready to win.
1	Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 7 at Hawera on July 11 over 6f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Ebony Bassett carrying 129lbs at $9.10. Second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Wanganui on August 2 over 6f in the wet defeating Blondmoon with 129lbs at $4.50. Shapes as a top chance again. 2nd Pick 1 Carlow Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Leah Hemi T: Lisa Latta	78	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 7 at Hawera on July 11 over 6f, in the wet, 5.5 len behind Ebony Bassett carrying 129lbs at $9.10. Second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Wanganui on August 2 over 6f in the wet defeating Blondmoon with 129lbs at $4.50. Shapes as a top chance again.
2	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.1 len Avondale April 8 over 6f on heavy track defeating Sweet Torquer with 122lbs at $8.20. On debut sixth of 11 at Te Aroha November 11 over 5 ¾f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 127lbs at $19. Has claims if presented on song. 3rd Pick 2 Van Damme Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Jonathan Riddell T: Pam Gerard	57	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.1 len Avondale April 8 over 6f on heavy track defeating Sweet Torquer with 122lbs at $8.20. On debut sixth of 11 at Te Aroha November 11 over 5 ¾f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 127lbs at $19. Has claims if presented on song.

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