NZ - Riccarton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

15.4f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 9

23.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

KICK ON (2) likes it here, and has been tuned up with a bold run for fifth at Otaki on the flat nearly a month ago. The Myers stable is on fire again at this meeting, and he is good enough to take this out. BILLY (5) has been a beaten favourite in 3 of his 4 starts over jumps, and he should now be jumping without caution, which should see him go close to winning here. Follow your money. DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE (7) dropped his rider last week, and he only needs to get around safely to be a big each-way chance at good odds in this even contest. SIR MIKKI (8) has yet to put it all together over hurdles, but this is his chance to shine, so we will give him another chance. OVERDRAFT (6) needed the run on the first day, and he has the talent to take this out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 7 runners at Trentham on July 2 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Kick On with 148lbs at $12. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len this track on August 1 over 1 ¹5/16m on heavy going defeating Mr Fabulous carrying 150lbs at $8.50 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Will go close. 1st Pick 1 Benjamin Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Non Runner T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	112	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming finished third of 7 runners at Trentham on July 2 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Kick On with 148lbs at $12. Second run from a spell won by 1.5 len this track on August 1 over 1 ¹5/16m on heavy going defeating Mr Fabulous carrying 150lbs at $8.50 in a jumps. Fitter now and making headway every start. Will go close.
2	Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run finished fifth of 12 runners at Otaki on July 10 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 128lbs at $20. Run before won by 1.5 len Trentham on July 2 over 1/16m on heavy track defeating Sweettest with 148lbs at $1.70 in a jumps. Great chance to bounce back. 2nd Pick 2 Kick On Jockey: Corey Wiles Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Corey Wiles T: Kevin Myers	192	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last run finished fifth of 12 runners at Otaki on July 10 over 1 5/16m, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Another Won't Hurt carrying 128lbs at $20. Run before won by 1.5 len Trentham on July 2 over 1/16m on heavy track defeating Sweettest with 148lbs at $1.70 in a jumps. Great chance to bounce back.
3	Dual acceptor. Last run finished eighth of 15 starters at this track on August 1 over 1m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Valley King carrying 125lbs at $19.30. Before to post a big 4 len win. Woodville on July 12 over 1m in the wet defeating Overdraft carrying 150lbs at $7.60 in a jumps. Backing from a win on the flat on Wednesday, hard to beat. 3rd Pick 3 Little Thief Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Non Runner T: Kevin Myers	131	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last run finished eighth of 15 starters at this track on August 1 over 1m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Valley King carrying 125lbs at $19.30. Before to post a big 4 len win. Woodville on July 12 over 1m in the wet defeating Overdraft carrying 150lbs at $7.60 in a jumps. Backing from a win on the flat on Wednesday, hard to beat.

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