NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 1

Harness

8 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

6.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

MAKANI (5) is a three-year-old colt by Majestic Son on debut for Sam Payne. Has looked well above average in winning four of five trials leading into this. He'll be wound up and could kick off with a win. CHAMPERS PAT (1) came from this barrier and went close when finishing runner-up at Rangiora at her first racetrack appearance. Better for the experience and could go one better. NOBILO (7) was let down by manners last start but will be fitter for three starts since a spell and can measure up if he gets it right. HE'S MY CREATION (2) draws well and has shown enough at the trials to be a factor on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Three-year-old colt by Majestic Son out of Hawaiian Hula on debut. Won a trial on January 6 at Rangiora over 1m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience. 1st Pick 5 Makani Jockey: Jonny Cox Trainer: Sam Payne J: Jonny Cox T: Sam Payne	76	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Three-year-old colt by Majestic Son out of Hawaiian Hula on debut. Won a trial on January 6 at Rangiora over 1m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience.
4	Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr5) over 1 5/16m at Motukarara Raceway was 11th-17.2+m at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Bacardi Doll (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $2. Has the right credentials to take this out. 2nd Pick 4 Lap It Up Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: D N & Mrs A C S Jones J: Non Runner T: D N & Mrs A C S Jones	2	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr5) over 1 5/16m at Motukarara Raceway was 11th-17.2+m at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Bacardi Doll (2:56.90) in 3yo+ on December 29 at $2. Has the right credentials to take this out.
1	Six-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, beaten a neck by Birstall Babe (2:39.60) on January 1 at $8.40. Rates highly. Big chance. 3rd Pick 1 Champers Pat Jockey: Robbie Close Trainer: Miranda Hallett J: Robbie Close T: Miranda Hallett	76	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Six-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ¼m at Rangiora, beaten a neck by Birstall Babe (2:39.60) on January 1 at $8.40. Rates highly. Big chance.

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