NZ - Oamaru - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

SACRED MIST (7) has only been lightly tried and does run the odd good race. She resumes from a spell and will be a lot stronger now. Her stable has struck some form, and a wide draw might not be a bad thing by the last race of the day. Hard to beat. MORUS (8) just battled in a higher grade here in the middle of June, and has been given a freshen up. She drops right down in class and has Kylie Williams back in the saddle. He is not to be underestimated over a mile. GANGSTA GRANNY (4) battled on strongly in a competitive field at Riccarton nearly a fortnight ago. She is better placed in this and can bounce back into the money. Include in all combinations to be safe. ORSOME DUDE (9) made up a stack of late ground to finish runner-up at Riccarton 6 days ago. He only has to produce a similar run to be a winning hope in this. QUICK STORY (5) is resuming from a spell and usually takes a run, but she is down in class, and could be one to spice up any multiples.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 7f, on heavy track, 16 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 118lbs at $6.40. First up last campaign second of 12 at Wingatui May 23 over 6f, on heavy track, a head behind Ex Aye with 118lbs at $5.60. Definite winning hope. 1st Pick 7 Sacred Mist Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terry Kennedy J: Leah Hemi T: Terry Kennedy	62	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Wingatui June 1 over 7f, on heavy track, 16 len behind Radiant Reach carrying 118lbs at $6.40. First up last campaign second of 12 at Wingatui May 23 over 6f, on heavy track, a head behind Ex Aye with 118lbs at $5.60. Definite winning hope.
8	Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on June 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 17 len behind La Evita with 115lbs at $6.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 119lbs at $18.60. Better placed and expected to go well. 2nd Pick 8 Morus Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Lyn Prendergast J: Kylie Williams T: Lyn Prendergast	62	-	-	-	5%	19/1
Analysis Returns from a 61-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on June 15 over 1m, on a wet track, 17 len behind La Evita with 115lbs at $6.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1m, on a wet track, 5.5 len behind He's Tunza Grunt carrying 119lbs at $18.60. Better placed and expected to go well.
4	At the latest run 10th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1m, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Fablue carrying 127lbs at $12.60. The run before that didn't do much in the run home, 9th of 14 at this track on July 20 over 1m, in the wet, 9 len behind Divine Spirit with 121lbs at $6.90. Great chance to atone. 3rd Pick 4 Gangsta Granny Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Ashley Frye J: Billy Jacobson T: Ashley Frye	98	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 10th of 17 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1m, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Fablue carrying 127lbs at $12.60. The run before that didn't do much in the run home, 9th of 14 at this track on July 20 over 1m, in the wet, 9 len behind Divine Spirit with 121lbs at $6.90. Great chance to atone.

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