NZ - Riccarton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

36.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

VALLEY KING (5) Kevin Myers-trained 7YO who loves this venue. Was 3 back the fence and worked out at the right time into clear air to win impressively here last start. Top chance. MINESHAFT (10) Settled midfield and cruised into it nicely with a good turn of foot in the final stages to only miss out by half a length the previous start. Should go close again today SANTITA (3) Jumped a tad slow and settled back in the field but did make up good ground late last start. EIGHT PENCE (1) had to be steadied near the 2 ½f last run then came off heels in the straight to make up some ground. Should run well with a good draw. POWEROFPERSUASION (8) Was pushed out hard from the gate to lead the field then faded late in the home straight. Honest mare who is trained on-course.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 3 len at this track on November 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Cognoscenti with 127lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.0 len at Trentham on October 25 over 1m defeating Bradley carrying 132lbs at $6.50. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again. 1st Pick 5 Valley King Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin Myers	111	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite, won by 3 len at this track on November 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Cognoscenti with 127lbs at $2.60. The run before that favourite, won by 1.0 len at Trentham on October 25 over 1m defeating Bradley carrying 132lbs at $6.50. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.
10	Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1m, 0.4 len behind Indie Ardie with 119lbs at $9.70. The run before that 8th of 15 at this track on September 26 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Persona carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is sure to run well. 2nd Pick 10 Mineshaft Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Lisa Allpress T: Pam Gerard	85	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on October 24 over 1m, 0.4 len behind Indie Ardie with 119lbs at $9.70. The run before that 8th of 15 at this track on September 26 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Persona carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is sure to run well.
3	Last start 6th of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Mamaea with 122lbs at $4.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Sacred Mist with 115lbs at $2.30. Can atone. 3rd Pick 3 Santita Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Tom Wigram T: Robert Dennis	130	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Last start 6th of 14 at Wingatui on November 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Mamaea with 122lbs at $4.20. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Wingatui on October 2 over 7f on a heavy track defeating Sacred Mist with 115lbs at $2.30. Can atone.

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