NZH - Motukarara - Race 3

Harness

16 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Turf

7.3K

VIEW

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R11

R12

Verdict

VESTA (1) has been in the placings two times from as many runs this prep. Went well again last time over 1 ?m at Addington, finishing third and 11 metres from the winner. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and she can find winning ways. ROUTE SIXTY SIX (5) ran second last start at Ascot Park Raceway over 1 ?m, beaten 2.75 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. ENOKA (3) disappointed last time when ninth over 1 ?m at Ascot Park Raceway. Can bounce back. TYPHOON TERE (16) was beaten 5 metres on debut more than four years ago over 1 ³/16m at Addington. First-up since that run and has plenty of scope for improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Moonlite Cc at Geraldine over 1m in a 3yo+ FM on December 6 at $5.30. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Down A Hundy at Addington over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $7.30. Among the top chances again. 1st Pick 1 Vesta Jockey: Tim Williams Trainer: Megan Swain J: Tim Williams T: Megan Swain	77	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Moonlite Cc at Geraldine over 1m in a 3yo+ FM on December 6 at $5.30. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Down A Hundy at Addington over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $7.30. Among the top chances again.
5	Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway was 6th- on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Anita Mary (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on November 26 at $4.80. Winning prospects. 2nd Pick 5 Route Sixty Six Jockey: Wilson House Trainer: Michael House J: Wilson House T: Michael House	75	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway was 6th- on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Anita Mary (2:43.30) in 3yo+ on November 26 at $4.80. Winning prospects.
3	Last start was well beaten into ninth behind King Hit at Ascot Park Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 19 at $7.20. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1 ³/16m at Rangiora, beaten a neck by Rockoutray (2:33.20) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $3.80. Has a low draw and strips fitter so expected to improve. 3rd Pick 3 Enoka Jockey: Robbie Close Trainer: Andrew Stuart J: Robbie Close T: Andrew Stuart	75	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start was well beaten into ninth behind King Hit at Ascot Park Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 19 at $7.20. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1 ³/16m at Rangiora, beaten a neck by Rockoutray (2:33.20) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $3.80. Has a low draw and strips fitter so expected to improve.

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