NZ - Wanganui - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

10.0K

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Verdict

KAY'S RUEBE (9) has been disappointing in her last couple of starts, but she will appreciate getting up to 1 ¼m here. She will find this a tad easier than her last run, and she can bounce back into form with a top 3 finish in this. JIM DANDY (3) made up a stack of late ground in each of his 2 starts back from a spell, and he only needs to settle a touch closer to the pace, to be a big winning threat in this. Each way value. BOOTS TO FILL (2) caught the eye with a strong late finish into third on debut at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago, and he will have no problem with an extra 2 ¼f to travel here on his home track. He has the scope to win this. THE REPUBLICAN (1) has been mixing hurdling with flat racing, and he won't lack fitness. A heavy track is the key, and has also been placed in his only start here. Include in all top 4 combos. LES BOOTS (5) has been thereabouts in most of his races, but has just lacked strength, He resumes over a middle distance, so he must be fit. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1m, on a wet track, 9 len behind Timemakesthewine with 119lbs at $8.10. The race before that 7th of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 1 m, slow going 3.5 len behind No More Pennies with 125lbs at $3.30. Better than that last run suggests. 1st Pick 9 Kay's Ruebe Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: John Wheeler J: Lisa Allpress T: John Wheeler	139	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1m, on a wet track, 9 len behind Timemakesthewine with 119lbs at $8.10. The race before that 7th of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 1 m, slow going 3.5 len behind No More Pennies with 125lbs at $3.30. Better than that last run suggests.
3	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1m, on heavy track, 11 len behind Kyanite Man with 120lbs at $39.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Waverley on July 24 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Early Times carrying 120lbs at $11.90. Strips fitter and looks a great chance to break through. 2nd Pick 3 Jim Dandy Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Caitlin Johnson J: Leah Hemi T: Caitlin Johnson	70	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1m, on heavy track, 11 len behind Kyanite Man with 120lbs at $39.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Waverley on July 24 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Early Times carrying 120lbs at $11.90. Strips fitter and looks a great chance to break through.
2	At debut, 3rd of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1m, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Kyanite Man carrying 129lbs at $16.60. One of the main top 4 chances. 3rd Pick 2 Boots To Fill Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Raymond Connors J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Raymond Connors	77	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 13 at Otaki on July 10 over 1m, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Kyanite Man carrying 129lbs at $16.60. One of the main top 4 chances.

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