NZH - Ascot Park Raceway - Race 8

Harness

12 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

6.0K

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Verdict

PROSPERITY (5) was solid enough when midfield at Oamaru after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance at Omakau. Will be hitting peak fitness now and is good enough to win a race of this calibre. RAMBLIN ROVER (4) has yet to miss the top-four this time in and made it three placings on the trot when runner-up last time at Riverton. Has race fitness under the belt now so could go one better. ALWAYS B ROYAL (8) has changed yards since last seen six weeks ago. Recorded back-to-back placings here late year. Contender. DURRANT (2) is worth some thought based on his second from this barrier here two starts ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 8 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $3.30. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Omakau, beaten 4.5 m by Beluga (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $3.60. Strong winning hope. 1st Pick 5 Prosperity Jockey: Matthew Williamson Trainer: Matthew Williamson J: Matthew Williamson T: Matthew Williamson	77	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru beaten 8 m by Ninth Wave Arden (2:28.60) in 3yo+ on January 21 at $3.30. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Omakau, beaten 4.5 m by Beluga (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $3.60. Strong winning hope.
4	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished a narrow second behind Airwaves at Riverton over 1 ³/16m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres fourth at this track over 1m same class on January 15. Winning chance. 2nd Pick 4 Ramblin Rover Jockey: Hayden Douglas Trainer: Brent Mcintyre J: Hayden Douglas T: Brent Mcintyre	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished a narrow second behind Airwaves at Riverton over 1 ³/16m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres fourth at this track over 1m same class on January 15. Winning chance.
8	Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at this track, beaten 35 m by Nek Delight (2:03.20) in 4yo+ M on December 19 at $40.40. The run previous 5th (Fr3) over 1m at Wingatui was 2nd-.8m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Bettor Off (2:49.20) on December 7 at $18.90. Good enough to turn things around. 3rd Pick 8 Always B Royal Jockey: Craig Ferguson Trainer: Brian Norman J: Craig Ferguson T: Brian Norman	75	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1 ¹/16m at this track, beaten 35 m by Nek Delight (2:03.20) in 4yo+ M on December 19 at $40.40. The run previous 5th (Fr3) over 1m at Wingatui was 2nd-.8m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Bettor Off (2:49.20) on December 7 at $18.90. Good enough to turn things around.

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