NZ - Wingatui - Race 7

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 10

10.9K

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Verdict

FOUROFUS (1) caught the eye with a late finish for fifth as the favourite at Oamaru 3 weeks ago over 6f, and he will appreciate the extra 1f on offer second up from a spell. A wide gate is no help, but he has a lot more to offer, so with a dip in class, he is the one to beat. Follow your money. SANTITA (5) is having her first start in the South Island, and she is also in an earlier race. If she lines up in this, she will be hard to hold out. MURCH (6) has had a couple of starts in the South Island over 6f without much luck, and he can be a quick improver over 7f, so stick with him. THE BLACK PRINCE (3) makes his South Island debut from the beach stable of Amber Hoffman, and his last run was just over 2 months ago. He should measure up, so follow any market moves closely. KENWOOD HOUSE (2) has continued the theme of making his South Island debut, and he showed enough up North to suggest he can clear his maiden status at short notice. Keep him safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Smiling Eyes with 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on September 5 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.8 len behind The Cool One with 119lbs at $1.20. Expected to play a big role. 1st Pick 1 Fourofus Jockey: Sima Mxothwa Trainer: Kelvin Tyler J: Sima Mxothwa T: Kelvin Tyler	102	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 9 len behind Smiling Eyes with 126lbs at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on September 5 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.8 len behind The Cool One with 119lbs at $1.20. Expected to play a big role.
5	Dual acceptor. Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 7f, 6 len behind Miss Seth with 123lbs at $16.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.75 len behind Durrani carrying 123lbs at $20.10. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest. 2nd Pick 5 Santita Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Robert Dennis	122	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 7f, 6 len behind Miss Seth with 123lbs at $16.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on July 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.75 len behind Durrani carrying 123lbs at $20.10. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Overstate with 126lbs at $8. Last start 7th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, in the wet, 14 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 125lbs at $6.80. Racing well. Has ability and is expected to do much better. 3rd Pick 6 Murch Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Triston Moodley T: Robert Dennis	132	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 23 over 6f, 5 len behind Overstate with 126lbs at $8. Last start 7th of 12 at Oamaru on August 14 over 6f, in the wet, 14 len behind Smiling Eyes carrying 125lbs at $6.80. Racing well. Has ability and is expected to do much better.

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