NZ - Oamaru - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

ENTERPRISE (1) finished fifth as an odds-on favourite fresh up just over 3 weeks ago on the poly track at Riccarton. He only peaked on his run late that day, and is like to race right on the pace in this. He strips fitter, and should go close to taking this out. Follow your money. KYBOSHE (8) was a brave runner-up here in her penultimate start, and then was a game fourth as favourite on this track last time out. She is racing well enough, and her first win is not far away. KAD (3) has been freshened up since his last start second at long odds at Timaru in June when resuming from a spell. He has some upside and will be among the hardest to beat in this, but don't expect another fancy price. THE COOL ONE (4) peaked on his effort late here when resuming from a spell and is expected to improve sharply with that run under his belt. Each-way claims in this. SOLAR SAINT (9) made good progress in her initial prep and will be stronger this season. Use the market as your best guide.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Jetstream with 129lbs at $1.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on September 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Rapid with 119lbs at $1.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 1 Enterprise Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Lyn Prendergast J: Kylie Williams T: Lyn Prendergast	117	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 10 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on July 24 over 6f, 4 len behind Jetstream with 129lbs at $1.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on September 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Rapid with 119lbs at $1.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on July 20 over 6f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Satin Doll carrying 118lbs at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 15 over 6f, on heavy track, long-neck behind Vitebsk with 118lbs at $4.10. Not far away last time. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 8 Kyboshe Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Stephanie Faulkner J: Leah Hemi T: Stephanie Faulkner	140	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on July 20 over 6f, in the wet, 1.5 len behind Satin Doll carrying 118lbs at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 15 over 6f, on heavy track, long-neck behind Vitebsk with 118lbs at $4.10. Not far away last time. Terrific chance to return to form.
3	Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind Dancing Time carrying 129lbs at $60.30. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 1 over 7f, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis carrying 122lbs at $78.40. Definite winning hope. 3rd Pick 3 Kad Jockey: Lee Callaway Trainer: Pam Robson J: Lee Callaway T: Pam Robson	52	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 10 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.3 len behind Dancing Time carrying 129lbs at $60.30. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 1 over 7f, 11 len behind Porcia Catonis carrying 122lbs at $78.40. Definite winning hope.

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