NZH - Waterlea Raceway - Race 6

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13 Runners

9.2f

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Verdict

VESTA (1) finished sixth last start over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, beaten 40 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up and she can play a big role. SPECIAL EDITION (6) is in good form at present. Finished second at her latest appearance over 1 ½m at Reefton, beaten 4.5 metres. Meets a comparable field and she can figure in the finish. MAJOR MOONSHINE (8) cannot be ruled despite the tricky draw. Best efforts give him a definite winning chance. ULTIMATUM (13) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Reefton over 1 ¼m.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Spirit Of Tupelo at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $6.60. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 4th-8m on the pegs beaten 2.75 m by Route Sixty Six (2:35.10) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $4.20. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance. 1st Pick 1 Vesta Jockey: Tim Williams Trainer: Megan Swain J: Tim Williams T: Megan Swain	77	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Spirit Of Tupelo at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $6.60. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway, at the bell was 4th-8m on the pegs beaten 2.75 m by Route Sixty Six (2:35.10) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $4.20. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance.
6	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m second behind Mike's Eyre at Reefton over 1 ½m 2yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres third at Patterson Park over 1m in 3yo+ on December 28. Big chance again. 2nd Pick 6 Special Edition Jockey: Kyle Cameron Trainer: Kyle Cameron J: Kyle Cameron T: Kyle Cameron	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 4.5 m second behind Mike's Eyre at Reefton over 1 ½m 2yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres third at Patterson Park over 1m in 3yo+ on December 28. Big chance again.
8	Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Manawatu, at the bell was 4th-4.5m 2WWC beaten 4.5 m by Fear The Diva (2:31.60) in 2yo+ on December 11 at $2.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Manawatu was 2nd-3.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pretty Boy (2:26.80) in 2yo+ on December 9 at $2.50. Very hard to beat. 3rd Pick 8 Major Moonshine Jockey: Jim Curtin Trainer: A W Shutkowski J: Jim Curtin T: A W Shutkowski	74	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Manawatu, at the bell was 4th-4.5m 2WWC beaten 4.5 m by Fear The Diva (2:31.60) in 2yo+ on December 11 at $2.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Manawatu was 2nd-3.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pretty Boy (2:26.80) in 2yo+ on December 9 at $2.50. Very hard to beat.

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