NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 2

Harness

9 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

9.9K

VIEW

Verdict

HIGHER POWER (9) is flying having made it three wins on the trot at this circuit and distance when scoring well as favourite last week. Goes back another in the handicap but looks very hard to stop. FATHER BARRY (8) continues to perform well having placed in all four starts since winning at this circuit and distance. Three of those placings have come behind Higher Power but he does start in front of that rival. SANTAPAZIENZA (1) looks to have the hoof on the till after seconds in his last two starts here and should get every chance from this favourable starting position. HILLBILLY (3) had little luck when midfield last time but was racing well prior so is worth another chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite ( 1) at this track (2:45.40) beating Father Barry in on March 20 at $2. Two runs back posted a big 16 m win ( 1) at this track (2:48.80) beating Hillbilly in on February 27 at $2.50. Going extremely well and can win again. 1st Pick 9 Higher Power Jockey: Harrison Orange Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan J: Harrison Orange T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan	77	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite ( 1) at this track (2:45.40) beating Father Barry in on March 20 at $2. Two runs back posted a big 16 m win ( 1) at this track (2:48.80) beating Hillbilly in on February 27 at $2.50. Going extremely well and can win again.
8	Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Final Approach at this track over 1m on March 13 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Higher Power at this track over 1m on March 20 at $8.90. Should be right in the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Father Barry Jockey: Josh Dickie Trainer: John Dickie J: Josh Dickie T: John Dickie	74	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Final Approach at this track over 1m on March 13 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Higher Power at this track over 1m on March 20 at $8.90. Should be right in the finish.
1	Two back was well beaten into second behind Two Francs at this track over 1m on February 27 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Son Of The Cleaner at this track over 1m on March 20 at $13. In fine form. Big chance. 3rd Pick 1 Santapazienza Jockey: Tony Herlihy Trainer: Roydon Downey J: Tony Herlihy T: Roydon Downey	72	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Two back was well beaten into second behind Two Francs at this track over 1m on February 27 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Son Of The Cleaner at this track over 1m on March 20 at $13. In fine form. Big chance.

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