NZH - Ashburton Raceway - Race 9

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12 Runners

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Verdict

RIPPLES (2) is taking on a far easier race this time after finishing seventh in a Group One at her latest appearance over 1 ¹¹/16m at Melton, beaten 40 metres by Bettor Beach. Drawn well and down sharply in grade so watch for a return to form. CHERISH ME (7) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved her victory last start, scoring by 2.5 metres over 1 ³/16m at Addington. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Big chance in this comparable race. THE QUEENS GAMBIT (4) finished 11th last start in a Group One over 1 ¹¹/16m at Melton, beaten 95 metres by Bettor Beach. Tough to beat from an ideal draw against this lineup. CATH (12) is worth some thought despite her last-start seventh over 1 ³/16m at Addington on October 9.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Bettor Beach at Melton over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo G1 on October 17 at $9. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1 ¹¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton was leading by 2.91 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Willows Girl (3:19.40) in 3yo on October 10 at $4.33. Bold showing expected this time. 1st Pick 2 Ripples Jockey: Blair Orange Trainer: Luke Mccarthy J: Blair Orange T: Luke Mccarthy	77	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Bettor Beach at Melton over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo G1 on October 17 at $9. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1 ¹¹/16m after showing early pace at Melton was leading by 2.91 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Willows Girl (3:19.40) in 3yo on October 10 at $4.33. Bold showing expected this time.
7	Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr4) at Addington (2:21.40) beating Secret Wish in 3yo F on October 9 at $5.50. Racing well and is capable of going back-to-back. 2nd Pick 7 Cherish Me Jockey: Carter Dalgety Trainer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety J: Carter Dalgety T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety	75	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr4) at Addington (2:21.40) beating Secret Wish in 3yo F on October 9 at $5.50. Racing well and is capable of going back-to-back.
4	Last start was well beaten into eleventh after showing early speed, behind Bettor Beach at Melton over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo G1 on October 17 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1 ¹¹/16m at Melton was 2nd-2.99 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Bettor Beach (3:23.20) in 3yo on October 10 at $12. Likely to measure up this time. 3rd Pick 4 The Queens Gambit Jockey: Jason Grimson Trainer: Jason Grimson J: Jason Grimson T: Jason Grimson	71	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Last start was well beaten into eleventh after showing early speed, behind Bettor Beach at Melton over 1 ¹¹/16m in a 3yo G1 on October 17 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1 ¹¹/16m at Melton was 2nd-2.99 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Bettor Beach (3:23.20) in 3yo on October 10 at $12. Likely to measure up this time.

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