NZ - Wingatui - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

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Verdict

LITTERAL (4) struggled to see out 7f last time out at Riccarton, and it is best to ignore that effort. She has been near enough since relocating to the South Island, and from the pole position, she should be the one to beat. HOLLYHOCKAROO (3) won fresh up in the South Island at Timaru nearly a year ago, and resumes for a new local stable. She is only lightly tried, and with further time to mature, she can continue to make her way through the grades now. THE COOL ONE (1) was well beaten fresh up when finishing fourth at Oamaru 3 weeks ago, and his only win came here nearly a year ago. Hard to beat in this. TEARS OF VICTORY (7) battled away for seventh on the poly at Riccarton a month ago, and she can bounce straight back into the money at her first start on this course. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Last start 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Ikidunot carrying 121lbs at $7.30. The run before that 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Magnastar carrying 126lbs at $9. Should be at her top now and is expected to be in the finish. 1st Pick 4 Litteral Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Leah Hemi T: Terry Kennedy	139	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Last start 10th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 7f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Ikidunot carrying 121lbs at $7.30. The run before that 4th of 14 at Oamaru on July 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Magnastar carrying 126lbs at $9. Should be at her top now and is expected to be in the finish.
3	Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite, won by 1.3 len at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 6f on a soft track defeating Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $4.70. When resuming last campaign on from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Woodville on September 8 2024 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, neck behind Cypress carrying 116lbs at $5. Expecting a bright start to the prep. 2nd Pick 3 Hollyhockaroo Jockey: Sima Mxothwa Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Sima Mxothwa T: Terry Kennedy	101	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign favourite, won by 1.3 len at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 6f on a soft track defeating Gasgal carrying 125lbs at $4.70. When resuming last campaign on from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Woodville on September 8 2024 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, neck behind Cypress carrying 116lbs at $5. Expecting a bright start to the prep.
1	Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Smiling Eyes with 130lbs at $6.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 129lbs at $10.60. Plenty of improvement to come. 3rd Pick 1 The Cool One Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Corey Campbell T: Robert Dennis	117	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on a wet track, 8 len behind Smiling Eyes with 130lbs at $6.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Oamaru on August 15 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Enterprise carrying 129lbs at $10.60. Plenty of improvement to come.

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