NZ - Wanganui - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.1f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

23.7K

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Verdict

DEE VEE PEE (5) may have found the jump from 1m to 1 ½m a touch to far at Te Rapa last start, and we are prepared to overlook that effort. He cops another wide gate here, but this time of the day it could be a blessing in disguise if the track is heavy. Stick with him at some each-way value. THE FINNSTER (4) is a tough gelding who likes to make his own luck in front, and with a strong record on this circuit, he could take some pegging back. INDIAN GOLD (3) ran on late at New Plymouth last start when finishing third, and a similar effort to that would take him close to winning this. Each way claims again. DUPUG (11) has yet to fire in 2 starts this prep, but he will now get out over a more suitable trip for his peak run. Expect something better this time. Keep him very safe. CRAFTSMAN (8) has held his form since winning second up in BM60 grade at Woodville in June. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run ran second last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 10 len behind With Grace with 128lbs at $8.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Reconvene with 126lbs at $10.20. Is capable on his day and is not out of it. 1st Pick 5 Dee Vee Pee Jockey: Lemmy Douglas Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Lemmy Douglas T: Allan Sharrock	111	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At the latest run ran second last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 10 len behind With Grace with 128lbs at $8.70. Before that 4th of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Reconvene with 126lbs at $10.20. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.
4	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 131lbs at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 1 5/16m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Malachy with 120lbs at $7.60. Capable of leading all of the way here. 2nd Pick 4 The Finnster Jockey: Crystal Lindsay Trainer: Chrissy Bambry J: Crystal Lindsay T: Chrissy Bambry	102	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 131lbs at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 13 at Hawera on August 9 over 1 5/16m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Malachy with 120lbs at $7.60. Capable of leading all of the way here.
3	Most recently 3rd of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 129lbs at $6.40. The start before that 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1m, in the wet, 7 len behind Vito carrying 126lbs at $7.20. Top 4 chance. 3rd Pick 3 Indian Gold Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Sam Mcnab T: Allan Sharrock	116	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 13 at New Plymouth Raceway on August 15 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox carrying 129lbs at $6.40. The start before that 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1m, in the wet, 7 len behind Vito carrying 126lbs at $7.20. Top 4 chance.

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