NZ - Trentham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

19.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 6

23.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

NEVER LOOK BACK (9) won his second hurdle start for 6 attempts when winning at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago by 6 lengths as the favourite in a dominant performance. He has improved this year in that role, and he will have no problems adapting to the steeples here. Stick with him on top. BRUCIE (7) has probably not lived up to his potential in this role, and he has often chanced his fences at a vital stage. He benefits from a 7lbs claim, and his peak effort would take him close to winning this. SUPER FLASH (6) was a game runner-up at Whanganui over the hurdles last start, and he will be at his peak fitness now for his first attempt at the steeples. Each way value. INVISIBLE SPIRIT (2) has been tuned up for a return to the steeples with his last 2 runs being over the hurdles. He has already won in this role, and with his pace on the flat, he is a top 4 chance in this. NEDWIN (1) has been a top jumper for a long time, and he loves this track. Don't risk him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Useful gelding. Last to post a big 6 len win. Wanganui on May 10 over 1m on rain affected going defeating Red Ned with 153lbs at $4.80 in a jumps. Run before sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 9 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 1 5/16m, on slow going 3 len behind Rusty Lane with 128lbs at $20.10. Has been racing well. Can add to the recent impressive result. 1st Pick 9 Never Look Back Jockey: Emily J Farr Trainer: Gail Temperton J: Emily J Farr T: Gail Temperton	245	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Useful gelding. Last to post a big 6 len win. Wanganui on May 10 over 1m on rain affected going defeating Red Ned with 153lbs at $4.80 in a jumps. Run before sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 9 starters at Woodville on April 29 over 1 5/16m, on slow going 3 len behind Rusty Lane with 128lbs at $20.10. Has been racing well. Can add to the recent impressive result.
7	Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months finished fourth of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 9 len behind Fourty Eight with 143lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up finished fifth of 12 starters at Wanganui on June 14 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 9 len behind Identikit with 129lbs at $29.50. Fitter and sure to improve sharply. 2nd Pick 7 Brucie Jockey: Billy Marshall Trainer: Raymond Connors J: Billy Marshall T: Raymond Connors	82	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months finished fourth of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 9 len behind Fourty Eight with 143lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up finished fifth of 12 starters at Wanganui on June 14 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 9 len behind Identikit with 129lbs at $29.50. Fitter and sure to improve sharply.
6	Last run finished second of 8 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 143lbs at $11.60. The run before finished seventh of 13 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 1m, on slow going 5 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 143lbs at $44.50. Sure to improve again. On his best jumping form is sure to prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 6 Super Flash Jockey: Joshua Parker Trainer: Mark Oulaghan J: Joshua Parker T: Mark Oulaghan	92	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last run finished second of 8 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 143lbs at $11.60. The run before finished seventh of 13 runners at Woodville on April 29 over 1m, on slow going 5 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 143lbs at $44.50. Sure to improve again. On his best jumping form is sure to prove hard to beat.

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