NZH - Westport - Race 6

Harness

16 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Turf

7.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

CAPTAIN PUBLISHER (7) didn't miss by much two back at Geraldine then was runner-up again last time out at Mt Harding. Looks close to a win and this could be his chance to strike. WHATSUPMAN (9) is a three-year-old gelding from the Andrew Stuart stable on debut. Was not far away in his latest trial. Looking for a strong showing. BELLA CIAO (3) hasn't raced for six-and-a-half months but showed some ability last time in including a second at Addington. Readied with a series of trials so look out for any positive market movement. MATTIE NEVIN (15) has trialled again since the debut so may be ready to improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Polly Grey at Mt Harding over 1 ¹/16m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Geraldine over 1 ³/16m same class on December 6. Racing well and is a strong chance. 1st Pick 7 Captain Publisher Jockey: Sam Thornley Trainer: Sam Thornley J: Sam Thornley T: Sam Thornley	77	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Not far away at the last couple starts, Finished 3 m second behind Polly Grey at Mt Harding over 1 ¹/16m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Geraldine over 1 ³/16m same class on December 6. Racing well and is a strong chance.
9	Three-year-old gelding (Buy Kiwi Made - Key Operator) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 1 ¼m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key. 2nd Pick 9 Whatsupman Jockey: Robbie Close Trainer: Andrew Stuart J: Robbie Close T: Andrew Stuart	75	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Buy Kiwi Made - Key Operator) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on December 9 at Rangiora over 1 ¼m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key.
3	First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr2) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Christies Art (2:25.30) in 3yo+ FM on June 6 at $9.80. Expect another strong first-up performance. 3rd Pick 3 Bella Ciao Jockey: Thomas Borcoskie Trainer: Tom Bagrie J: Thomas Borcoskie T: Tom Bagrie	72	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr2) over 1 ³/16m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Christies Art (2:25.30) in 3yo+ FM on June 6 at $9.80. Expect another strong first-up performance.

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