NZ - Wanganui - Race 9

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

10.1f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

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Verdict

DARK AND DUSTY (15) has found it hard to win another race, but the same can be said about most of his rivals here. He won't lack fitness, and he will look likely at some stage of this race. Hard to beat, and he is a must for all combos. THE LIQUIDATOR (17) has been disappointing this year, and he looked a lot better when finishing fifth off a freshen up at Woodville a month ago. He tries a middle distance for the first time, and that could be the key to him finding some good form again. Each way value. RIBELLA ROSE (12) has the best exposed form of any in this, and her post-maiden fourth at Otaki 2 weeks ago was very good. Stepping back out to a middle distance will help her, and she can take this out. BERNARDO (5) just battled on the very testing track at Hastings 9 days ago, and his third at Tauherenikau before that is the better guide to use. Stick with him on an each-way basis. CONEY ISLAND (7) has raced his way into form this prep, and he has top 3 claims. CONEY ISLAND (7)

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
15	Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Waverley on May 9 over 1m, 3 len behind Lostcause with 125lbs at $16.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Otaki on April 24 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 126lbs at $5.80. Has ability and can play a major role. 1st Pick 15 Dark And Dusty Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephen Nickalls J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephen Nickalls	88	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Waverley on May 9 over 1m, 3 len behind Lostcause with 125lbs at $16.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Otaki on April 24 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 5 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 126lbs at $5.80. Has ability and can play a major role.
17	Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 129lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 12 len behind Country Salon carrying 130lbs at $7.60. Rates highly and should improve sharply. 2nd Pick 17 The Liquidator Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Leon Mudgway J: Unknown Jockey T: Leon Mudgway	63	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 129lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 12 len behind Country Salon carrying 130lbs at $7.60. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
12	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Otaki on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Dance For Her with 120lbs at $20. Before that won by 2.25 len at Tauherenikau March 22 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Port Chalmer carrying 123lbs at $4.10. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 12 Ribella Rose Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	147	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Otaki on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Dance For Her with 120lbs at $20. Before that won by 2.25 len at Tauherenikau March 22 over 1 ¼m on a rain affected track defeating Port Chalmer carrying 123lbs at $4.10. Terrific chance to return to form.

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