NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 7

Harness

6 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

9.6K

VIEW

Verdict

EYRE I WILL (1) has been racing very well of late and has the hoof on the till after finishing second in his last three outings here. Each of those was from a handicap so while up in grade he should get his chance from this favourable starting position. CASTANA (4) added to a string of strong performances when runner-up at this venue and distance last time out. Goes back in the handicap but the recent consistency is hard to knock. HALBERG (6) bombed the start when resuming but has a strong second-up record. Has to overcome a big handicap but the form last time in was strong. DRAGONSTONE (5) was let down by manners last start but was good in winning here prior.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Solid performance when a close second behind Youneverknow at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 24 at $18.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Bravehearthighlander at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 31 at $28.30. In the mix from the inside draw. 1st Pick 1 Eyre I Will Jockey: Jacob Dunn Trainer: Jeremy Young J: Jacob Dunn T: Jeremy Young	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Solid performance when a close second behind Youneverknow at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 24 at $18.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Bravehearthighlander at this track over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 31 at $28.30. In the mix from the inside draw.
4	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Lord Popinjay at this track over 1m last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fourth again at this track over 1 ¹¹/16m same class on October 17. Winning chance. 2nd Pick 4 Castana Jockey: Taitlyn Hanara Trainer: David & Clare Mcgowan J: Taitlyn Hanara T: David & Clare Mcgowan	76	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Lord Popinjay at this track over 1m last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fourth again at this track over 1 ¹¹/16m same class on October 17. Winning chance.
6	Last start 8th (?f 1) over 1 ¹¹/16m at this track, well beaten by Lord Popinjay (3:25.90) in 3yo+ on October 31 at $13.70. Two runs back won by 1.1 m ( 3) at this track (2:50.50) beating High Energy in 3yo+ on June 27 at $7.60. Not out of the equation. 3rd Pick 6 Halberg Jockey: Zachary Butcher Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett J: Zachary Butcher T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start 8th (?f 1) over 1 ¹¹/16m at this track, well beaten by Lord Popinjay (3:25.90) in 3yo+ on October 31 at $13.70. Two runs back won by 1.1 m ( 3) at this track (2:50.50) beating High Energy in 3yo+ on June 27 at $7.60. Not out of the equation.

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Yielding

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