NZ - Oamaru - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL (4) has been mixing her form on the turf and poly tracks through the winter, and she will be suited dropping back to 1m after failing to stay 1 ?m at Riccarton-synthetic just over 3 weeks ago. This field is very thin on exposed form, and we think this mare could finally break through for her first win. GO PRO (1) has fewer convictions than most in this field, and he could enjoy the switch from a poly surface to the turf here. Amber Riddell claims a kilo of his back, and the pair can figure in the top 4 here. SALACIA PRINCESS (5) has been freshened up since a last start modest effort at Riccarton on the poly there just over 5 weeks ago. She is having her first run from the in-form Meg Cunneen stable, and a form reversal would come as no surprise in this field. ABBELIRE (6) steps out to 1m for the first time, and she can only improve on what she has shown thus far. Check the market for any positive leads. DANIELLISH (7)

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Most recently ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 8 len behind Private Treaty with 125lbs at $12. The start before that 5th of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1m, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Nigel with 118lbs at $9.20. Willing to give her another chance. 1st Pick 4 Friendofthedevil Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Kylie Williams T: Andrew Carston	75	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Most recently ran last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 8 len behind Private Treaty with 125lbs at $12. The start before that 5th of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1m, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Nigel with 118lbs at $9.20. Willing to give her another chance.
1	At the latest run 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1m, 3 len behind Thee Auld Trick carrying 129lbs at $11.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 4 len behind Rekindle carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 2nd Pick 1 Go Pro Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Nayton Mitchell J: Amber Riddell T: Nayton Mitchell	68	-	-	-	20%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 1m, 3 len behind Thee Auld Trick carrying 129lbs at $11.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 1m, 4 len behind Rekindle carrying 127lbs at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
5	Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it, 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1m, 7 len behind Voguish carrying 125lbs at $22.90. The run before that 6th of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1m, in the wet, 10 len behind Nigel carrying 122lbs at $12.60. Well placed in this line-up and can improve. 3rd Pick 5 Salacia Princess Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Meg Cunneen J: Brett Murray T: Meg Cunneen	67	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it, 9th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 8 over 1m, 7 len behind Voguish carrying 125lbs at $22.90. The run before that 6th of 13 at Wingatui on June 28 over 1m, in the wet, 10 len behind Nigel carrying 122lbs at $12.60. Well placed in this line-up and can improve.

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