NZ - Oamaru - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

QUARTZ QUEEN (13) was very brave when finishing fourth at Riccarton nearly 2 weeks ago. She set the pace that day and fought all the way to the line. She may try similar front-running tactics here, and in a field with less depth to it, she could take them all the way. NIGHT RAIDER (4) is a stablemate of the top pick who was third and just ahead of that runner in the same race last time out. He can settle just off the pace here and is overdue for his next win. TOWN BELT (11) has been a touch disappointing in her last couple of starts and cops a wide gate here. She has been placed in 2 of her 3 starts on this course, and is not to be taken lightly in this modest contest. Include in all combinations. EL CHAPEAU (8) won fresh up here a year ago and will be even stronger this season. Don't underestimate him, especially from a good draw. HOUSE OF TUDOR (9) resumes from a spell without a public trial but hails from an astute stable, and she is worth including in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Cypress with 119lbs at $55.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 6f, on a wet track, 5 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 120lbs at $30.40. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish. 1st Pick 13 Quartz Queen Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Kelly Shearing J: Brett Murray T: Kelly Shearing	90	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4 len behind Cypress with 119lbs at $55.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at Ashburton on July 3 over 6f, on a wet track, 5 len behind Lady Bankside carrying 120lbs at $30.40. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
4	Last start 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 6f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Cypress carrying 125lbs at $22. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Express Coup carrying 119lbs at $27.70. Ready to win at short notice. 2nd Pick 4 Night Raider Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Kelly Shearing J: Kylie Williams T: Kelly Shearing	112	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 6f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Cypress carrying 125lbs at $22. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ashburton on July 3 over 6f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind Express Coup carrying 119lbs at $27.70. Ready to win at short notice.
11	Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Magnastar carrying 120lbs at $6.50. The run before that didn't do much in the run home, 8th of 10 at Riverton on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 12 len behind David Moss with 121lbs at $7.40. Has ability and is expected to bounce back. 3rd Pick 11 Town Belt Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Robyn Ayton J: Terry Moseley T: Robyn Ayton	79	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Magnastar carrying 120lbs at $6.50. The run before that didn't do much in the run home, 8th of 10 at Riverton on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 12 len behind David Moss with 121lbs at $7.40. Has ability and is expected to bounce back.

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