NZ - Wingatui - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

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Verdict

RIPA TIME (1) was an overdue maiden win when fresh into her last prep, and she was then put aside to mature after finishing seventh as a hot favourite in her next start. She is perfectly drawn in the pole position, and she is set to run a big race in this. On top. OUR SALLYANN (2) has been trying to win a race for some time, but her last few starts have seen her produce some her best efforts to date. Her last start second on the poly at Riccarton is more than good enough to make her a top 3 chance again in this. RISK MITIGATION (5) fought on gamely for third at Oamaru 3 weeks ago, and she is worth including in all combos again. GO THEA (4) peaked on her effort late when resuming at Oamaru, and her only placing did come second up. She is a lot stronger now, and can figure in the top 4 with the right run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Riverton April 4 over 1m, soft track, 6 len behind Sacred Mist carrying 118lbs at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 4.5 len win. Riverton March 8 over 7f on heavy track defeating Bakers Dozen carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Has the talent to take this out. 1st Pick 1 Ripa Time Jockey: Cooper Stumbles Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Cooper Stumbles T: Kelvin Tyler	95	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Riverton April 4 over 1m, soft track, 6 len behind Sacred Mist carrying 118lbs at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 4.5 len win. Riverton March 8 over 7f on heavy track defeating Bakers Dozen carrying 117lbs at $1.70. Has the talent to take this out.
2	Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Ayumi carrying 115lbs at $8.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Gota Hunch with 125lbs at $5. Working up to a win. Shapes as one of the key chances. 2nd Pick 2 Our Sallyann Jockey: Ohara Najib Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Ohara Najib T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	74	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 26 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Ayumi carrying 115lbs at $8.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 5 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Gota Hunch with 125lbs at $5. Working up to a win. Shapes as one of the key chances.
5	Last start 3rd of 13 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Hammer carrying 125lbs at $8.20. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 7f, 7 len behind Gadabout with 127lbs at $15.80. Making headway. Top 4 chance. 3rd Pick 5 Risk Mitigation Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Jackie Burrows J: Terry Moseley T: Jackie Burrows	74	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 13 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Hammer carrying 125lbs at $8.20. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 25 over 7f, 7 len behind Gadabout with 127lbs at $15.80. Making headway. Top 4 chance.

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Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.