NZH - Westport - Race 2

Harness

7 Runners

12.9f

Unknown

Turf

7.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

MONARO DEAN (3) faces the starter for the first time. By Superfast Stuart and hails from the Michael Heenan stable. Has looked above average at the trials and should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a nice race so anticipating a bright start to his career. ONNAHILL (1) is lightly raced but is making progress. Gets a favourable starting position so can take another step forward. WHICH WAY (7) is a player off back-to-back placings, clocking in third at Mt Harding last time out. HIGHLY RATED (5) resumes after four-and-a-half months having tackled stronger races at Addington last time in. Expect a good effort to kick off this prep.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Two-year-old gelding (Superfast Stuart - Monaro Miss) making his debut. Won a trial on September 23 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. A good early push suggests he is ready to run well. 1st Pick 3 Monaro Dean Jockey: Sarah O'reilly Trainer: Michael Heenan J: Sarah O'reilly T: Michael Heenan	77	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Two-year-old gelding (Superfast Stuart - Monaro Miss) making his debut. Won a trial on September 23 at Ashburton Raceway over 1 ½m. A good early push suggests he is ready to run well.
1	Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $13.30. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at Geraldine beaten 21 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. In the mix from the inside draw. 2nd Pick 1 Onnahill Jockey: Peter Davis Trainer: Margo Nyhan J: Peter Davis T: Margo Nyhan	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1m at Rangiora beaten 14 m by Castleisland (3:38.40) in 3yo+ on December 14 at $13.30. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1 ³/16m at Geraldine beaten 21 m by D J's Gamble (2:38.30) in 3yo+ on December 6 at $45.30. In the mix from the inside draw.
7	Two back was well beaten into third behind Castleisland at Rangiora over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $16.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lauzelle at Mt Harding over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $23. Perfectly placed to win. 3rd Pick 7 Which Way Jockey: Robbie Holmes Trainer: Dave & Scott Iremonger J: Robbie Holmes T: Dave & Scott Iremonger	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Two back was well beaten into third behind Castleisland at Rangiora over 1m in a 3yo+ on December 14 at $16.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lauzelle at Mt Harding over 1 ½m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $23. Perfectly placed to win.

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