NZ - Riccarton - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.4K

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Verdict

POWEROFPERSUASION (9) did not take long to find winning form after relocating from the North Island earlier in the year, winning on the poly track here 10 days ago very comfortably. She drops 4lbs with the step up in class, and she can repeat the dose. THE BOSS LADY (8) is a very progressive mare who peaked on her fresh-up run at Wingatui late in the run home when finishing ninth. She will relish a return to racing on her home course here, and she can make amends. Stick with her. CANASTA (4) fought on gamely for third as the favourite at Wingatui last start, finishing just under a length from the winner that day. She revels on a heavy track and won't lack any fitness. Follow your money. BALANCE OF POWER (3) ran on late off a slow pace here on the poly track 10 days ago, and a return to form is not far away for this handy gelding. All of his form has been on wet turf courses, and he can figure in the top 4 here at a nice price. MR BULLY TEE (2) is also a rough top 4 hope.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 128lbs at $8.90. Second run from a spell favourite, won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1m defeating Red Star Bella carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Rates highly and sure to play a big role. 1st Pick 9 Powerofpersuasion Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	121	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 27 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Pax Mundi carrying 128lbs at $8.90. Second run from a spell favourite, won by 0.8 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic June 10 over 1m defeating Red Star Bella carrying 126lbs at $1.70. Rates highly and sure to play a big role.
8	Racing second-up today. Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 122lbs at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by a 0.3 len at this track February 18 over 1m in the wet defeating Goddess carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat. 2nd Pick 8 The Boss Lady Jockey: Bridget Grylls Trainer: Jamie Bullard J: Bridget Grylls T: Jamie Bullard	116	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last start 9th of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 122lbs at $8.50. At only start last preparation won by a 0.3 len at this track February 18 over 1m in the wet defeating Goddess carrying 130lbs at $3.50. Will take a lot from that run and looks tough to beat.
4	Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, in the wet, 0.9 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 125lbs at $5.80. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stonybreck with 119lbs at $12. Leading contender. 3rd Pick 4 Canasta Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Anna Furlong J: Billy Jacobson T: Anna Furlong	144	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on May 31 over 1m, in the wet, 0.9 len behind Tralee Bay carrying 125lbs at $5.80. The race before that from last on the turn 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stonybreck with 119lbs at $12. Leading contender.

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