NZ - Wanganui - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

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Verdict

LANDMAN (1) returns from a six-month break but showed plenty of ability when winning on debut over 5 ½f at Woodville last prep, and then racing well in some good fields before having a spell. He will be stronger now, and even without a public tune-up trial, he is the one to beat. ALBAROSSA (2) improved sharply last start when scoring by more than a length over 5f at Tauherenikau nearly 4 weeks ago. He stays in the same grade, and an extra 4lbs may not be enough to stop him from winning again. PERFECT PETE (7) is a consistent type who needed his fresh-up run at Otaki a fortnight ago, and he can easily run into the placings, especially if the track is wet. TONGUE IN CHEEK (3) showed a great turn of foot to score fresh up at Hawera over 6f nearly 2 weeks ago. He is likely to settle back from a wide gate, and there is no reason why he can't have the last say again. OUR AKASHINGA (5) is probably better on the poly surface, but she is resuming, and a top 4 finish would be no surprise.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Otaki in the G3 Wellington Stks November 30 over 1m, a head behind Ammirati with 126lbs at $10.10. At his first start won by 1.5 len Woodville August 17 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Hard Rock Cafe with 127lbs at $2.20. Among the leading players. 1st Pick 1 Landman Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley J: Floor Moerman T: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley	65	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Otaki in the G3 Wellington Stks November 30 over 1m, a head behind Ammirati with 126lbs at $10.10. At his first start won by 1.5 len Woodville August 17 over 5 ½f in the wet defeating Hard Rock Cafe with 127lbs at $2.20. Among the leading players.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 6f, slow going 13 len behind Avantaggia with 130lbs at $14.90. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.5 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 5f defeating Carsolio carrying 128lbs at $6.40. Talented type who is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 2 Albarossa Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Michael Mcnab T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	125	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 6f, slow going 13 len behind Avantaggia with 130lbs at $14.90. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.5 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 5f defeating Carsolio carrying 128lbs at $6.40. Talented type who is among the leading hopes.
7	Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 5th of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Benerro with 126lbs at $9.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Breadwinner carrying 122lbs at $2.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 3rd Pick 7 Perfect Pete Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Andrew Campbell J: Toni Davies T: Andrew Campbell	87	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 5th of 8 at Otaki on May 16 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Benerro with 126lbs at $9.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Hawera on August 10 over 1m, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Breadwinner carrying 122lbs at $2.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

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