NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 5

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9 Runners

8.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.7K

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Verdict

BUDDY GOOD (1) made good progress at his maiden campaign, heading to the paddock off a win at this circuit and distance in December. Likely to have developed with maturity and gets the inside draw for his return. Could go through his grades this time in. PRINCE LINCOLN (4) resumes after showing some good form last campaign including a string of placings at this venue. Has placed in all three previous fresh attempts so expect he will be wound up for a strong return. CHANEL NOIRE (6) didn't quite perform to market expectations last start but had kicked off her campaign with a win and a placing here so is worth another chance. JUST JAMES (3) had been racing consistently before a well-deserved win here last time. Draws well and could go on with it.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	First up. At the last run he won by 1.1 m (Fr4) at this track (2:05.10) beating It's Not Kathy in 2yo on December 31 at $4 at the bell was 3rd-10.3m on the pegs. Expect another strong first-up performance. 1st Pick 1 Buddy Good Jockey: David Butcher Trainer: Arna Donnelly J: David Butcher T: Arna Donnelly	77	-	-	-	34%
Analysis First up. At the last run he won by 1.1 m (Fr4) at this track (2:05.10) beating It's Not Kathy in 2yo on December 31 at $4 at the bell was 3rd-10.3m on the pegs. Expect another strong first-up performance.
4	Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Clouding Over at Cambridge Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on January 9 at $2. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. 2nd Pick 4 Prince Lincoln Jockey: Peter Ferguson Trainer: Ray Green & Nathan Delany J: Peter Ferguson T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany	75	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Clouding Over at Cambridge Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on January 9 at $2. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
6	Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Social Distancing at this track over 1m in a 4yo+ on February 20 at $2.90. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Rushkinoff (2:03.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $2. Capable of testing this line-up. 3rd Pick 6 Chanel Noire Jockey: Harrison Orange Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan J: Harrison Orange T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Social Distancing at this track over 1m in a 4yo+ on February 20 at $2.90. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Rushkinoff (2:03.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $2. Capable of testing this line-up.

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Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.