NZ - Ellerslie - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.4f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

VIEW

Verdict

THE SPANIARD (2) bounced back from a poor run here in his penultimate start with a fast finishing second on this track 9 days ago. The extra 2 ½f is no problem, and the key is to ride him quietly early on. He is ready to win. JACHIMO (4) fought on courageously for second as the favourite at Arawa Park a fortnight ago over 1 ³/16m. That was his first time over ground, and the extra ¾f is ideal. Stick with him. MORETOTHINKABOUT (10) has yet to race up to his breeding, but he should relish stepping up to 1 5/16m for the first time. Each way value in this. DA ACE (1) has raced his way into some good form, and a wet track is no problem. He has been placed in his only start on this track, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos again. DENVER (3) was well in the market before being checked and dropping his rider here last time out. He likes it wet and is worth another chance.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Da Ace Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Darrell Hollinshead J: Samantha Collett T: Darrell Hollinshead	72	-	-	-	20%
2	1st Pick 2 The Spaniard Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: George Rooke T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	116	-	-	-	46%
3	3 Denver Jockey: Erin M Leighton Trainer: Danica Guy J: Erin M Leighton T: Danica Guy	88	-	-	-	15%
4	2nd Pick 4 Jachimo Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Tony Cole J: Craig Grylls T: Tony Cole	92	-	-	-	17%
5	5 Silver Patch Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Shaun Phelan J: Michael Mcnab T: Shaun Phelan	94	-	-	-	10%
6	6 Beau Ondago Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: John Williams J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: John Williams	67	-	-	-	2%
7	7 Dahmers Kiss Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Non Runner T: Pam Gerard	59	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
8	8 Arkadus Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Rachel Masters J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Rachel Masters	63	-	-	-	2%
9	9 Juwala Jockey: Ethan Jones Trainer: Sarah West J: Ethan Jones T: Sarah West	64	-	-	-	2%
10	3rd Pick 10 Moretothinkabout Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Warren Kennedy T: Stephen Marsh	65	-	-	-	13%
11	11 See My Machine Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Joe Nishizuka T: Clinton Isdale	75	-	-	-	3%
12	12 Diva Kingdom Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Diane Andersen J: Elen Nicholas T: Diane Andersen	69	-	-	-	3%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.