NZ - Hawera - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.4f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 7

33.9K

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Verdict

SUNSET BOULEVARD (1) was a disappointing favourite when resuming at Riccarton last month although beaten less than 3L. Extra trip here likely to bring out improved performance. AYTEEM (2) was in or near the lead for two dominant wins this distance range before dropping to 1m & battling last time. Can bounce back. SOLIDIFY (9) right in the fight last 3 starts and has a great record at this distance. Must respect. TRAV (4) made up a lot of ground for 5ths in the G3 Wellington Cup and G2 Auckland cup before running on again last start in March. May need a run but has won first-up before.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Riviera Rebel with 128lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Trentham on October 18 over 1 5/16m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind My Alibi with 129lbs at $4.30. Will be better for that run and is expected to measure up. 1st Pick 1 Sunset Boulevard Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Sam Mcnab T: Kevin Myers	138	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 1m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Riviera Rebel with 128lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Trentham on October 18 over 1 5/16m, in the wet, 2.75 len behind My Alibi with 129lbs at $4.30. Will be better for that run and is expected to measure up.
2	Last start 7th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 5 over 1m, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Jaeger with 129lbs at $7.10. Before that won by 6 len at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m on a heavy track defeating What A Charma carrying 128lbs at $1.70. Worth another try. 2nd Pick 2 Ayteem Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Chris Dell T: Janelle Millar	95	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Last start 7th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 5 over 1m, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Jaeger with 129lbs at $7.10. Before that won by 6 len at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m on a heavy track defeating What A Charma carrying 128lbs at $1.70. Worth another try.
9	Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Ellerslie on September 19 over 1 5/16m, slow going 0.6 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 119lbs at $10.90. Before that got back early 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1m, on heavy track, 1.5 len behind Overrated carrying 121lbs at $4.30. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 9 Solidify Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale J: Lily Sutherland T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale	172	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Ellerslie on September 19 over 1 5/16m, slow going 0.6 len behind Diamond Jak carrying 119lbs at $10.90. Before that got back early 4th of 7 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1m, on heavy track, 1.5 len behind Overrated carrying 121lbs at $4.30. Expected to feature.

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