NZ - Riccarton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 9

36.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HIGH EMOTION (8) Has not raced since finishing 4.5 lengths 9th at Pukekohe March 20. Returning from a spell would hopefully have her ready for this race. One of the chances. PAPER MOON (9) over-raced in the early and middle stages and faded in the straight at Riccarton in it's previous start. Has placed second up, winning chance if anywhere near her best. Keep safe. STUDENT OF WAR (3) hasn't been seen since 2 July when 4th in the Amanda Higgins Memorial on a heavy track and didn't have all favours that day when settled just worse than midfield and came with a big run from well back. Include. CHARM MANHATTAN (1) showed sustained cruising speed to finish right in the thick of the placings over 7f on 24 October. Looks ideally suited here and looms large danger. Can be a major player If allowed to dictate terms. Keep safe. CAPE HORN (4) Honest staying type stepping down slightly in distance for this assignment. Expect him to launch a powerful challenge out wide.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe March 20 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Vieni Su with 120lbs at $4.30. On debut second in a small field at Te Rapa September 14 2025 over 6f, on heavy track, a head behind Chatelle Rose carrying 120lbs at $3.50. This looks a stern test. 1st Pick 8 High Emotion Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Terri Rae J: Joe Doyle T: Terri Rae	92	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe March 20 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Vieni Su with 120lbs at $4.30. On debut second in a small field at Te Rapa September 14 2025 over 6f, on heavy track, a head behind Chatelle Rose carrying 120lbs at $3.50. This looks a stern test.
9	Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 122lbs at $5.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Mr Bombasa with 122lbs at $5.30. Winning claims if anywhere near her best. 2nd Pick 9 Paper Moon Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Michael Mcnab T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	129	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at this track on October 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 122lbs at $5.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Mr Bombasa with 122lbs at $5.30. Winning claims if anywhere near her best.
3	Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Ashburton July 2 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Shawshank with 129lbs at $4.30. On debut third of 12 at this track September 13 2025 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind War Of Silence with 123lbs at $6.60. Looks tested in this field. 3rd Pick 3 Student Of War Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Matt Cartwright T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	65	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Ashburton July 2 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Shawshank with 129lbs at $4.30. On debut third of 12 at this track September 13 2025 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind War Of Silence with 123lbs at $6.60. Looks tested in this field.

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