NZH - Winton - Race 5

Harness

13 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

7.2K

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R10

Verdict

RACEY KRUSA (11) scored two runs back then recorded a comfortable win last start, scoring by 8 metres over 1 ¼m at Oamaru. Off a 2 handicap this time but is good enough to prevail. XERION (8) finished third last start over 1 ?m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 15 metres, after a modest seventh at Ascot Park Raceway the run prior. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. KRACKALING (9) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 5.5 metres at Ascot Park Raceway over 1 ?m. ANDY HALL (1) has top-three claims despite his last-start 12th over 1 ¼m at Oamaru on February 1.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Oamaru (2:39.60) beating Jasprit Trouble in on February 1 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr4) at Oamaru (3:23.10) beating Royal Del in on January 21 at $5.40. Ticks all the right boxes and is a major player. 1st Pick 11 Racey Krusa Jockey: Wilson House Trainer: Amber Hoffman J: Wilson House T: Amber Hoffman	77	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Oamaru (2:39.60) beating Jasprit Trouble in on February 1 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr4) at Oamaru (3:23.10) beating Royal Del in on January 21 at $5.40. Ticks all the right boxes and is a major player.
8	Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 15 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:52.50) on January 29 at $4.10. Expected to feature again. 2nd Pick 8 Xerion Jockey: Kirk Larsen Trainer: Kirk Larsen J: Kirk Larsen T: Kirk Larsen	72	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 15 m by Ah Dinnae Ken (2:52.50) on January 29 at $4.10. Expected to feature again.
9	Last start won a big 5.5 m win (Fr1) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:51.40) beating Hobbs in on January 29 at $7.60. In form and should feature in the finish again. 3rd Pick 9 Krackaling Jockey: Kerryn Tomlinson Trainer: Brad Williamson J: Kerryn Tomlinson T: Brad Williamson	71	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Last start won a big 5.5 m win (Fr1) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:51.40) beating Hobbs in on January 29 at $7.60. In form and should feature in the finish again.

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