NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 1

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11 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

LIBERTY GIRL (8) finished second last time out, beaten 3.5 metres, in a nice return to form at Oamaru over 1 ?m. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. This is a nice drop in grade so she is sure to prove tough to beat again. OLYMPIAN (10) is back from a break of nine weeks and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. PICK IT UP (11) pulled up last start over 1 ³/16m at Addington five weeks ago. This is a nice assignment and a top-three finish looks on the cards. ULTIMATUM (2) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw. Include in combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Asymmetric Return at Addington over 1m in a 3yo+ on July 31 at $45.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Conan at Oamaru over 1m in a 3yo+ on August 16 at $20.60. Strong chance based on the latest effort. 1st Pick 8 Liberty Girl Jockey: Gemma Thornley Trainer: D L Mitchell J: Gemma Thornley T: D L Mitchell	77	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Asymmetric Return at Addington over 1m in a 3yo+ on July 31 at $45.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Conan at Oamaru over 1m in a 3yo+ on August 16 at $20.60. Strong chance based on the latest effort.
10	Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Mickey Holler at Addington over 1 ³/16m in a 3yo+ on June 26 at $37.50. Rates highly. Sure to go well. 2nd Pick 10 Olympian Jockey: John Morrison Trainer: Jonny Cox J: John Morrison T: Jonny Cox	75	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Mickey Holler at Addington over 1 ³/16m in a 3yo+ on June 26 at $37.50. Rates highly. Sure to go well.
11	Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start pulled up at Addington on July 26 over 1 ³/16m. At the previous start 7th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 20 m by Scotlynn Fortress (2:29.50) on July 12 at $51.50. Well placed to make amends. 3rd Pick 11 Pick It Up Jockey: Craig Thornley Trainer: Ben Waldron J: Craig Thornley T: Ben Waldron	75	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start pulled up at Addington on July 26 over 1 ³/16m. At the previous start 7th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 20 m by Scotlynn Fortress (2:29.50) on July 12 at $51.50. Well placed to make amends.

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