NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 8

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11 Runners

11.9f

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Verdict

BLACKJACK (1) has been racing well, filling a top-four position at his last four starts including a third most recently at Reefton when starting wide on the track. Had this starting position when runner-up prior. Deserves a win and this could be his chance. FLYAWAY (2) finished third last start at Reefton after finding winning from at the previous appearance at Patterson Park. Should land in a good spot from this starting position. Can play a significant role. ULTIMATE COUNSEL (8) had to work last start but recorded back-to-back placings prior. Chance with better luck. BAUTISTA (10) has won here before and is a player with his A-game.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Elektra King at Patterson Park over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 28 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Goodoldayz at Reefton over 1/16m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $2.30. Can break through. 1st Pick 1 Blackjack Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: Matt Purvis J: John Dunn T: Matt Purvis	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Elektra King at Patterson Park over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 28 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Goodoldayz at Reefton over 1/16m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $2.30. Can break through.
2	Last start was well beaten into third behind The Mandalorian at Reefton over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $5.80. Performed better the start before where she won by a 0.5 m (Fr6) at Patterson Park (3:29.40) beating Carrera Kahu in 3yo+ on December 28 at $26.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs. Strong claims. 2nd Pick 2 Flyaway Jockey: Sarah O'reilly Trainer: John Mcdermott J: Sarah O'reilly T: John Mcdermott	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into third behind The Mandalorian at Reefton over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on December 30 at $5.80. Performed better the start before where she won by a 0.5 m (Fr6) at Patterson Park (3:29.40) beating Carrera Kahu in 3yo+ on December 28 at $26.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs. Strong claims.
8	Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1/16m at Reefton, at the bell was 2nd-2.2m 2WNC beaten 10 m by Goodoldayz (3:30.30) in 3yo+ on December 30 at $6.70. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1m at Patterson Park, at the bell was 2nd-4.3m on the pegs beaten 2.75 m by Elektra King (3:31.00) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $21.40. Winning prospects. 3rd Pick 8 Ultimate Counsel Jockey: Riley Harrison Trainer: N C Perkins J: Riley Harrison T: N C Perkins	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1/16m at Reefton, at the bell was 2nd-2.2m 2WNC beaten 10 m by Goodoldayz (3:30.30) in 3yo+ on December 30 at $6.70. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1m at Patterson Park, at the bell was 2nd-4.3m on the pegs beaten 2.75 m by Elektra King (3:31.00) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $21.40. Winning prospects.

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