NZH - Richmond Park - Race 5

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13 Runners

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Synthetic

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Verdict

SHANKY'S SHOT (1) finished eighth last start over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 14 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance if he is at his best. STUMPY BLACKLER (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in fifth over 1 ½m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. DANCING N HEAVEN (9) cannot be ruled despite the tricky draw. Best form give him a definite winning chance. SHARDS LYRIC (4) is ready to improve after debuting with a respectable sixth last time out over 1 ½m at this track.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 14 m by Rakero John (2:59.10) in 3yo+ on January 9. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 12th-19.5+m beaten 13 m by Captain Tyron (2:30.20) in 2yo on December 29 at $53.70. Winning claims. 1st Pick 1 Shanky's Shot Jockey: Robert Butt Trainer: Tim Trathen J: Robert Butt T: Tim Trathen	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 14 m by Rakero John (2:59.10) in 3yo+ on January 9. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 12th-19.5+m beaten 13 m by Captain Tyron (2:30.20) in 2yo on December 29 at $53.70. Winning claims.
2	Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 6 m by Rakero John (2:59.10) in 3yo+ on January 9. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, beaten 1.4 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $5.30. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back. 2nd Pick 2 Stumpy Blackler Jockey: Tim Williams Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer J: Tim Williams T: Steve & Amanda Telfer	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1 ½m at this track, beaten 6 m by Rakero John (2:59.10) in 3yo+ on January 9. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, beaten 1.4 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:32.50) in 3yo+ on January 1 at $5.30. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.
9	Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Route Sixty Six at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on December 29 at $11.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Rakero John at this track over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on January 9. Progressing well. With further improvement can go one better. 3rd Pick 9 Dancing N Heaven Jockey: John Morrison Trainer: John Morrison J: John Morrison T: John Morrison	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Route Sixty Six at Motukarara Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on December 29 at $11.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Rakero John at this track over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on January 9. Progressing well. With further improvement can go one better.

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