NZH - Ashburton - Race 2

Harness

20 Runners

11.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.4K

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Verdict

BE ON THE EXPRESS (5) is a two-year-old gelding from the Matthew Williamson yard on debut. Has strong trial form coming into this. Out of a mare who won at Group 2 event. Finds a nice race so anticipating a bright start to his career. JOHN SPARTAN (13) resumed from a spell last start and ran a game race to finish fourth at Kaikoura over 1 ½m as the favourite after he raced parked out with 6 ¾f to run. Has ability and should be right in the finish. CARLTON BAY (2) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1 ½m at Kaikoura in what was his second run this prep. KING CHARLES (16) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth as the favourite over 1 ¼m at Phar Lap Raceway on October 25. Each-way prospect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Two-year-old gelding by Majestic Son out of Chevron Express on debut. Won a trial on November 4 at Addington over 1m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up. 1st Pick 5 Be On The Express Jockey: Matthew Williamson Trainer: Matthew Williamson J: Matthew Williamson T: Matthew Williamson	77	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Two-year-old gelding by Majestic Son out of Chevron Express on debut. Won a trial on November 4 at Addington over 1m. Boasts strong trial form and is expected to measure up.
13	Resumed when over this distance beaten 8 m fourth behind Roussos at Kaikoura in a 3yo+ on November 1. Strips fitter and is a winning chance. 2nd Pick 13 John Spartan Jockey: Gavin Smith Trainer: Gavin Smith J: Gavin Smith T: Gavin Smith	74	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resumed when over this distance beaten 8 m fourth behind Roussos at Kaikoura in a 3yo+ on November 1. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
2	Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Southerly at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on October 25 at $6.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Roussos at Kaikoura over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on November 1 at $3.70. Progressing well. Sure to play a major role. 3rd Pick 2 Carlton Bay Jockey: Sam Thornley Trainer: Chris Mcdowell J: Sam Thornley T: Chris Mcdowell	74	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Southerly at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on October 25 at $6.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Roussos at Kaikoura over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on November 1 at $3.70. Progressing well. Sure to play a major role.

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