NZH - Addington - Race 4

Harness

10 Runners

9.8f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.8K

VIEW

Verdict

CHRISTIAN BALE (9) is a lightly-raced gelding who produced a career-best effort last start, finishing third over 1 ³/16m at this track. Recent efforts are good enough to win a race of this calibre. KOTARE ARGENT (5) was expected to do a lot more at the first run back from a break last start when fifth, beaten 2.5 metres, over 1 ³/16m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can turn in a much better performance. JUSTIFICATION (2) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1 ³/16m at this track nine days ago. FOREMAN FOX (4) ended last prep with a seventh at this track over 1 ³/16m three-and-a-half months ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 1 ³/16m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Scotlynn Fortress (2:29.50) on July 12 at $5.60. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 9 Christian Bale Jockey: Ben Hope Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Ben Hope T: Greg & Ben Hope	77	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 1 ³/16m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Scotlynn Fortress (2:29.50) on July 12 at $5.60. Sure to run well.
5	Resumed when over this distance beaten 2.5 m fifth behind Ultimate Dreamer in a on July 19. May pay to overlook the run as he looks well-placed to bounce back to form. 2nd Pick 5 Kotare Argent Jockey: Sam Thornley Trainer: Ross Houghton J: Sam Thornley T: Ross Houghton	76	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resumed when over this distance beaten 2.5 m fifth behind Ultimate Dreamer in a on July 19. May pay to overlook the run as he looks well-placed to bounce back to form.
2	Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 40 m eighth behind Easton Doll in a 2yo+ FM on July 17. Well drawn and expected to bounce back. 3rd Pick 2 Justification Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Mitchell Scheuber J: Blair Orange T: Mitchell Scheuber	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 40 m eighth behind Easton Doll in a 2yo+ FM on July 17. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Fast

A dry dirt track that is typically an ideal racing surface.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.