NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 3

Harness

8 Runners

8.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

6.3K

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R10

Verdict

DIVINE MERCY (5) faces the starter for the first time. By top sire Captaintreacherous and hails from the Steve Dolan stable. Looks to have ability based on a recent trial win. Can kick off with a win. OMBRE SHARD (1) last appeared at Addington seven months ago but has been readied for his return by placing in two trials. Gets the ace draw so expect a good effort to kick off this prep. MIDNIGHT SOPHIA (4) found the frame for the first time after seven career runs last start, finishing second at Phar Lap Raceway. Will be at peak fitness now and can feature again. SADIE (8) is still learning but it wouldn't shock to see her play a role in what looks a more suitable race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Ninth Wave Arden at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $62.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Blaze Craze at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m on January 7 at $37.40. Plenty to like about her prospects. 1st Pick 4 Midnight Sophia Jockey: Riley Harrison Trainer: Brad Mowbray J: Riley Harrison T: Brad Mowbray	70	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Ninth Wave Arden at Rangiora over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 1 at $62.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Blaze Craze at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m on January 7 at $37.40. Plenty to like about her prospects.
5	Four-year-old mare by Captaintreacherous out of Real Wings having her first start. Won a trial on January 6 at Rangiora over 1 ¼m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience. 2nd Pick 5 Divine Mercy Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Steve Dolan J: Blair Orange T: Steve Dolan	77	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Four-year-old mare by Captaintreacherous out of Real Wings having her first start. Won a trial on January 6 at Rangiora over 1 ¼m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience.
1	First up. At the last run she 13th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, well beaten by She's Crunchy (2:26.90) in 3yo+ on June 13 at $58.50. Capable of playing a major role despite the layoff. 3rd Pick 1 Ombre Shard Jockey: Craig Thornley Trainer: Geoff Dunn J: Craig Thornley T: Geoff Dunn	72	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis First up. At the last run she 13th (Fr1) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, well beaten by She's Crunchy (2:26.90) in 3yo+ on June 13 at $58.50. Capable of playing a major role despite the layoff.

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