NZ - Oamaru - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

SECRET WISH (6) has been racing solidly this prep and was fourth here nearly 4 weeks ago. She has won her only race here, and from a good draw, she is ready to win another race at short notice. EXTREME POWER (9) can mix his form and only battled last time out on the Riccarton Poly track just over 7 weeks ago, despite being well found in the markets that day. He has 8lbs less to carry this time, and can bounce back into form here. Each way value. EL ULTIMO (2) was a very brave winner 9 days ago on the Riccarton poly track, and he usually holds his form when fit. He is just as good on the turf and can repeat the dose. COSMETIC VIRTUE (5) was very disappointing as favourite here nearly 4 weeks ago when finishing near the rear off the back of some solid form this prep. She is better than that and can make immediate amends here. PEARL OPULENCE (12) was a beaten favourite on the poly track last start, but is better than that. Each way. Follow your money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1m, in the wet, 1.4 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1m, in the wet, 1.1 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 123lbs at $8.40. Sure to run well again. 1st Pick 6 Secret Wish Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Amber Hoffman J: Terry Moseley T: Amber Hoffman	75	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1m, in the wet, 1.4 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 123lbs at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on July 3 over 1m, in the wet, 1.1 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 123lbs at $8.40. Sure to run well again.
9	Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1m, 11 len behind Tap Dancer carrying 130lbs at $6.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Koputaroa with 130lbs at $12.40. Capable of sharp improvement. 2nd Pick 9 Extreme Power Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Brian Court J: Billy Jacobson T: Brian Court	64	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on June 26 over 1m, 11 len behind Tap Dancer carrying 130lbs at $6.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Koputaroa with 130lbs at $12.40. Capable of sharp improvement.
2	Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1m defeating Take On with 147lbs at $8.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Hey Now with 125lbs at $10.60. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. 3rd Pick 2 El Ultimo Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Krishna Mudhoo T: John & Karen Parsons	145	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at Riccarton Park Synthetic August 6 over 1m defeating Take On with 147lbs at $8.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 9 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Hey Now with 125lbs at $10.60. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

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