NZH - Waterlea Raceway - Race 9

Harness

12 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Turf

8.6K

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Verdict

BRYCE'S MEDDLE (6) filled a minor placing at Patterson Park two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1 ?m at Patterson Park, beaten 9 metres. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. TEDS LEGACY (2) was in the money two runs ago then was about the mark again last time over 1 ?/16m at Reefton, finishing 14 metres from the winner in third. Has the benefit of a good draw. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. LESTER (9) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1 ³/16m at Addington. Standing start suits and he is a great chance to break through. SEMBA (1) is better than his last-start run for ninth over 2m at Patterson Park would suggest and is worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Two back was well beaten into third behind Hacksaw Ridge at Patterson Park over 2m on December 26 at $4.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Smoke On The Water at Patterson Park over 1m on December 28 at $1.90. Among the top chances on recent form. 1st Pick 6 Bryce's Meddle Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn J: John Dunn T: Robert & Jenna Dunn	77	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into third behind Hacksaw Ridge at Patterson Park over 2m on December 26 at $4.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Smoke On The Water at Patterson Park over 1m on December 28 at $1.90. Among the top chances on recent form.
2	Solid run when a close second behind Hacksaw Ridge at Patterson Park over 2m on December 26 at $11.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Smoke On The Water at Reefton over 1/16m on December 30 at $3.30. Big chance again. 2nd Pick 2 Teds Legacy Jockey: Jim Curtin Trainer: Jim Curtin J: Jim Curtin T: Jim Curtin	76	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Solid run when a close second behind Hacksaw Ridge at Patterson Park over 2m on December 26 at $11.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Smoke On The Water at Reefton over 1/16m on December 30 at $3.30. Big chance again.
9	Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind J T Boe at Addington over 1 ³/16m on December 5 at $15.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Amass at Addington over 1 ³/16m on December 12 at $9.90. In fine form. Hard to beat. 3rd Pick 9 Lester Jockey: Kimberly Butt Trainer: Warren Stapleton J: Kimberly Butt T: Warren Stapleton	75	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind J T Boe at Addington over 1 ³/16m on December 5 at $15.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Amass at Addington over 1 ³/16m on December 12 at $9.90. In fine form. Hard to beat.

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