NZ - Oamaru - Race 4

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.9f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

10.1K

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Verdict

HONOKA (6) failed to fire at Riccarton on the poly track 9 days ago when needing the run. She has a good draw, and a form reversal is on the cards. Can win. REVISION (5) is well seasoned with her recent racing being on the Riccarton poly track. She has a good draw and will appreciate stepping up from a mile to 1 ?m here. Hard to beat this time. ASCEND (1) was tired over a mile here nearly 9 weeks ago and is bred to relish getting out over a middle distance for the first time. His stable will have him ready to run a big race here. PRINCESS SOLITAIRE (7) stuck on well enough over this trip, just over 3 weeks ago on the Riccarton poly track, and won't have any fitness concerns here. This field is not strong, and she is worth including in all combinations. DESCARO (3) has not raced up to expectations in her last couple of starts over 7f and will be trying a middle distance for the first time. A form reversal would be no surprise.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Persona with 116lbs at $12.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1 5/16m, 4 len behind Justaskpercy with 117lbs at $3.90. Expect a form reversal here. 1st Pick 6 Honoka Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Kylie Williams T: Clinton Isdale	90	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Persona with 116lbs at $12.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 4 over 1 5/16m, 4 len behind Justaskpercy with 117lbs at $3.90. Expect a form reversal here.
5	At the latest run 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1m, 9 len behind Merlin carrying 125lbs at $15.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Go Your Own Way carrying 125lbs at $4.50. Can turn things around. 2nd Pick 5 Revision Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Nayton Mitchell J: Brett Murray T: Nayton Mitchell	69	-	-	-	19%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 6 over 1m, 9 len behind Merlin carrying 125lbs at $15.10. The run before that 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Go Your Own Way carrying 125lbs at $4.50. Can turn things around.
1	Recent form sound. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 11 len behind Our Princess Boot with 129lbs at $6.10. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Southern Country with 129lbs at $25.80. Capable of giving a tremendous sight. 3rd Pick 1 Ascend Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Brian & Shane Anderton J: Corey Campbell T: Brian & Shane Anderton	63	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on June 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 11 len behind Our Princess Boot with 129lbs at $6.10. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Southern Country with 129lbs at $25.80. Capable of giving a tremendous sight.

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