NZH - Ashburton - Race 10

Harness

16 Runners

8.4f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.4K

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Verdict

MELTON MAGNATE (8) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last six starts, most recently recording a second over 1 ½m at this track. Must overcome a very wide draw. Has the class to take care of this field. SHARDS LYRIC (3) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 30 metres into tenth at Addington over 1 ³/16m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this better draw. Meets a comparable field and she is capable of a much better performance. EYES OF AN ANGEL (14) is next in line and although she has to contend with an awkward gate a win is not out of the question. HAPPY HARRIET (6) finished just 6 metres away over 1 ³/16m at Kaikoura last start. Strips fitter third-up and can improve. In the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Taumutu Lad at Mt Harding over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 11 at $10.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Ward Lamon at this track over 1 ½m in a 4yo+ on October 26 at $15. Likely to measure up. 1st Pick 8 Melton Magnate Jockey: A M Butt Trainer: Grant Payne J: A M Butt T: Grant Payne	77	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Taumutu Lad at Mt Harding over 1m in a 3yo+ on October 11 at $10.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Ward Lamon at this track over 1 ½m in a 4yo+ on October 26 at $15. Likely to measure up.
3	Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 10th (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:23.20) in 4yo+ M on November 6 at $21.60. The run prior 7th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 25 m by Mossdale Frank (2:25.59) in 3yo+ on October 18 at $5.50. Has a low draw this time and can improve. 2nd Pick 3 Shards Lyric Jockey: Sarah O'reilly Trainer: Brent & Tim White J: Sarah O'reilly T: Brent & Tim White	75	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 10th (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Blazing Knuckles (2:23.20) in 4yo+ M on November 6 at $21.60. The run prior 7th (Fr2) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 25 m by Mossdale Frank (2:25.59) in 3yo+ on October 18 at $5.50. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
14	Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 6 m by Ideal Crown (2:40.58) in 3yo+ on October 25 at $13.10. Before that, 12th (Fr3) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 22 m by Cherish Me (2:21.40) in 3yo F on October 9 at $36.90. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 14 Eyes Of An Angel Jockey: Matthew Williamson Trainer: Brad Mowbray J: Matthew Williamson T: Brad Mowbray	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 6 m by Ideal Crown (2:40.58) in 3yo+ on October 25 at $13.10. Before that, 12th (Fr3) over 1 ³/16m at Addington beaten 22 m by Cherish Me (2:21.40) in 3yo F on October 9 at $36.90. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.

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