NZH - Manawatu - Race 5

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8 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

MIKI MIRAGE (6) hit her peak third-up last start when she came from a wider barrier and scored over 1 ?m at Cambridge. Must raise the bar but she has some upside. ASK ME LAZARUS (1) drew on the back row when midfield last start at Oamaru after a third at Oamaru prior. Has the benefit of the ace draw and is suited returning to a circuit and distance where she has won two of three attempts. There was merit in the latest effort of SWEET WILLOW (8) at Addington and he should find this easier. CALL SECURITY (4) has been solid of late so is worth some thought.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Last start won a big 4 m win (Fr8) at Cambridge Raceway (2:42.10) beating Commander Lincoln in on February 4 at $8.90. Great chance to make it two in a row. 1st Pick 6 Miki Mirage Jockey: Crystal Hackett Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett J: Crystal Hackett T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett	77	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Last start won a big 4 m win (Fr8) at Cambridge Raceway (2:42.10) beating Commander Lincoln in on February 4 at $8.90. Great chance to make it two in a row.
1	Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Tuneinsportsfans at Oamaru over 1 ¼m in a 4yo+ on February 1 at $14.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $15.10. Draws the pegs and is a great chance on best form. 2nd Pick 1 Ask Me Lazarus Jockey: Kate Coppins Trainer: Michael House J: Kate Coppins T: Michael House	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Tuneinsportsfans at Oamaru over 1 ¼m in a 4yo+ on February 1 at $14.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 6 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $15.10. Draws the pegs and is a great chance on best form.
8	Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (FrU1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Ukraine (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $38.10. The run before 11th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington well beaten by Milou (2:26.30) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $45.20. Can do much better. 3rd Pick 8 Sweet Willow Jockey: Wilson House Trainer: Michael House J: Wilson House T: Michael House	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (FrU1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 25 m by Ukraine (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $38.10. The run before 11th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington well beaten by Milou (2:26.30) in 3yo+ on January 23 at $45.20. Can do much better.

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