NZ - Wanganui - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.2f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

10.0K

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Verdict

ZORBA (1) improved in each of starts, and was a deserved maiden winner as the favourite at Woodville by almost a length 3 weeks ago in an amateur rider's race. He revels in the wet, and will drop 25lbs for this. On top again in a field that is not much harder. SACRED ZED (3) raced greenly when finishing fifth as a warm favourite at Arawa Park just over a month ago. He did everything right at a recent trial since then, and he can make amends in this. Follow your money. DOJAKATA (4) has run on late in all 3 starts this prep, and the extra 2f is exactly what he needs fourth up from a spell. She is overdue for her next win. OCEAN MELODY (5) has found it hard to win another race, but her only win has come on this course over the trip. Stick with her on an each-way basis. GRAND PROSPECT (2) has been a durable veteran over the years, and he will be nearing his peak fitness fourth up from a spell. He is down in class from his last run, and set to bounce straight back into the money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Woodville July 12 over 1 5/16m on a heavy track defeating The Republican with 151lbs at $3.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Jake with 125lbs at $8.10. Can make it back-to-back wins. 1st Pick 1 Zorba Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin Myers	107	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.9 len at Woodville July 12 over 1 5/16m on a heavy track defeating The Republican with 151lbs at $3.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 6 len behind Jake with 125lbs at $8.10. Can make it back-to-back wins.
3	Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Vadanova carrying 128lbs at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1m, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 126lbs at $9. Knocking on the door and is among the better chances. 2nd Pick 3 Sacred Zed Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lily Sutherland T: Kevin Myers	148	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Vadanova carrying 128lbs at $2.60. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1m, on heavy track, 0.5 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 126lbs at $9. Knocking on the door and is among the better chances.
4	Most recently 4th of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 1 m, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Bruno with 126lbs at $11.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 7f, in the wet, 12 len behind My Ferrari carrying 117lbs at $23.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 3rd Pick 4 Dojakata Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Tawhiti Hina J: Leah Hemi T: Tawhiti Hina	91	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently 4th of 14 at Waverley on July 24 over 1 m, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Bruno with 126lbs at $11.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on July 2 over 7f, in the wet, 12 len behind My Ferrari carrying 117lbs at $23.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.

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