NZ - Riccarton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

15.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

RED STAR RHONDA (15) has improved in each of her starts to date, and was only just over length from the winner in fourth place here last time out. A wide gate is no help, but she can still figure in the top 4 again. RESERVOIR (3) tried hard off a tough run at Kumara when finishing second there in his penultimate start, and then ran on too late for fourth here 11 days ago. With the right run, he can win a race at short notice. KIDS GOT GEARS (1) has been holding his form this season, and fought on well enough for fourth here 3 weeks ago over a mile. He might be better off over 7f rather than a mile, and he is another to put into all top 4 combos. SAILOR SAM (7)

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 118lbs at $2.70. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $4. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 14 Lady Maxima Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance Robinson J: Non Runner T: Lance Robinson	118	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 118lbs at $2.70. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $4. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
15	Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $7. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Helen's Way carrying 121lbs at $14.90. Well placed. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. 2nd Pick 15 Red Star Rhonda Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Richard Didham J: Leah Hemi T: Richard Didham	88	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on January 14 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $7. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Ashburton on December 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Helen's Way carrying 121lbs at $14.90. Well placed. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
3	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 7f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Quintain carrying 127lbs at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 5 ¾f, slow going long-neck behind Good Craic carrying 127lbs at $6. Expected to run well in this line-up. 3rd Pick 3 Reservoir Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Danny Crozier J: Triston Moodley T: Danny Crozier	101	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 7f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Quintain carrying 127lbs at $4.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Kumara on January 10 over 5 ¾f, slow going long-neck behind Good Craic carrying 127lbs at $6. Expected to run well in this line-up.

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