NZH - Addington - Race 6

Harness

15 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

4.7K

VIEW

Verdict

OCEAN OF TEARS (1) has been competitive since last month's Ashburton win and kept the ball rolling last time when third at this venue. Should enjoy a nice run from this starting position so has winning claims. HI HOPES (2) resumes after closing her last prep with a fourth at Motukarara in April. Scored a win at Mt Harding prior. Look for a strong return. COUNTRY GOLD (7) hasn't raced for a month but is on the radar having clocked in fourth in his last two outings, both of them here. RAPID RESPONSE (10) should be nearing peak fitness third-up and did manage a fresh placing at Rangiora last month.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at this track beaten 6 m by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $23.40. In the mix from the inside draw. 1st Pick 1 Ocean Of Tears Jockey: Kimberly Butt Trainer: Terry Mcmillan J: Kimberly Butt T: Terry Mcmillan	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at this track beaten 6 m by Royal Belle (2:23.80) in 3yo+ on September 4 at $23.40. In the mix from the inside draw.
2	First up. At the last run she 4th (Sr1) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway was 4th-8.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Farewell Spit (2:36.10) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $4.50. Expect another strong first-up performance. 2nd Pick 2 Hi Hopes Jockey: Thomas Borcoskie Trainer: Tom Bagrie J: Thomas Borcoskie T: Tom Bagrie	74	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis First up. At the last run she 4th (Sr1) over 1 ¼m at Motukarara Raceway was 4th-8.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Farewell Spit (2:36.10) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $4.50. Expect another strong first-up performance.
7	Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1m at this track, beaten 18 m by Royal Belle (3:15.00) in 4yo+ on August 14 at $8.60. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1 ³/16m at this track, beaten 7 m by Shadow Creek (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on July 31 at $3.70. Strong winning prospects. 3rd Pick 7 Country Gold Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Henderson Hunter J: John Dunn T: Henderson Hunter	74	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1m at this track, beaten 18 m by Royal Belle (3:15.00) in 4yo+ on August 14 at $8.60. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1 ³/16m at this track, beaten 7 m by Shadow Creek (2:27.70) in 3yo+ on July 31 at $3.70. Strong winning prospects.

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