NZ - Riccarton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

HEAVY 9

26.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HE'S LUCID (6) won fresh up and then tried hard here on Saturday when finishing third as a warm favourite at BM75 level. He drops in weight with the step up to open-company, but this is hardly a vintage field, and we think he is the one to beat, so follow your money. BELZONI (8) only missed by a nose when finishing second in the same race as the top pick here 7-days ago, and with 6lbs less to carry, he can figure in the top 3 again. WIRE ROPE (4) beat most of these on the first day of this Carnival, and he has no problem at all when the tracks are at their heaviest, so stick with him. EXPRESS COUP (1) missed the first day, and was last seen finishing fifth at Oamaru nearly 3 weeks ago. She has to give weight to all her rivals, which makes it tough, but she is a must for all top 4 combos. LORD DARCI (2) never featured in the Winter Cup last Saturday, but this a whole different ball game for him. A form reversal is on the cards.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Express Coup Jockey: Ohara Najib Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Ohara Najib T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	68	-	-	-	7%	15/1
2	2 Lord Darci Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Bevan & Robyn Wilson J: Floor Moerman T: Bevan & Robyn Wilson	105	-	-	-	10%	10/1
3	3 Ocean Light Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Lisa Allpress T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	75	-	-	-	5%	20/1
4	3rd Pick 4 Wire Rope Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Bill Thurlow J: Toni Davies T: Bill Thurlow	125	-	-	-	27%	11/4
5	5 Victorian Charm Jockey: Bridget Grylls Trainer: Bevan & Robyn Wilson J: Bridget Grylls T: Bevan & Robyn Wilson	83	-	-	-	12%	15/2
6	1st Pick 6 He's Lucid Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lily Sutherland T: Kevin Myers	118	-	-	-	27%	11/4
7	7 Shawshank Jockey: Sarah Macnab Trainer: Samantha Wynne J: Sarah Macnab T: Samantha Wynne	81	-	-	-	17%	5/1
8	2nd Pick 8 Belzoni Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	89	-	-	-	19%	9/2

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Sloppy

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

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.