NZ - Hastings - Race 9

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

38.0K

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Verdict

CROIX DE GUERRE (8) has always promised a lot, and he is starting to live up to his potential this season after posting back to back wins on the Awapuni synthetic track. He will be fit enough now to cope with the step up from 1 ¹/16m to 1 5/16m, and the hat-trick beckons. ARKSEY (7) is closing on on another win with 3 second-place finishes in a row, and if the track comes up as heavy, he will be very hard to beat. A firmer surface will also not be too much of a problem for him either. CONEY ISLAND (4) is another consistent gelding who has held his form on wet tracks through the winter. He has a good draw, and is worth including in all top 4 combos again. SUBTLE IMAGE (1) carried his top recent poly track form through to the turf when finishing runner-up at Whanganui a fortnight ago. He has thrived since joining the Didham yard, and he can produce yet another honest effort here. THE FINNSTER (5) led all the way at Whanganui last start, and he will be trying to do the same here. Keep safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.6 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 7f defeating Dazz with 118lbs at $4.10. Second run from a spell won by a 0.1 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Perfect Pete carrying 120lbs at $2.30. Well placed to bring up the hat-trick. 1st Pick 8 Croix De Guerre Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Johno Benner J: Non Runner T: Johno Benner	121	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.6 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 7f defeating Dazz with 118lbs at $4.10. Second run from a spell won by a 0.1 len at Awapuni Synthetic on August 30 over 1 ¹/16m defeating Perfect Pete carrying 120lbs at $2.30. Well placed to bring up the hat-trick.
7	Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Malachy carrying 121lbs at $3. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 121lbs at $3.60. One of the prime contenders. 2nd Pick 7 Arksey Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Harvey Wilson J: Kelly Myers T: Harvey Wilson	95	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on August 22 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Malachy carrying 121lbs at $3. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 1m, slow going 1.3 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 121lbs at $3.60. One of the prime contenders.
4	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1m, in the wet, 3 len behind Rosesrred with 129lbs at $9.20. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1 ¼m, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Bundy carrying 127lbs at $6.30. Close to a win. Up in trip and is worth some thought. 3rd Pick 4 Coney Island Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Chris Dell T: Lisa Latta	78	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1m, in the wet, 3 len behind Rosesrred with 129lbs at $9.20. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 1 ¼m, on rain affected going, 1.1 len behind Bundy carrying 127lbs at $6.30. Close to a win. Up in trip and is worth some thought.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.