NZ - Riccarton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

46.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

NEVER TOO MUCH (1) has been in the money in all of his 3 starts to date, including his best effort yet here 3 weeks ago when finishing runner-up as the favourite in the Welcome Stakes over 5f. The extra 1f is the key, and he can go one better. COOL AS BLING (2) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good. A recent trial placing will ensure that he will be ready to rumble fresh. ZAFAR (4) makes his debut from the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable, and his North Island trial form has been very good. Opie Bosson takes the ride, and from a good gate, he will be hard to hold out. ENCHANTMENT (5) was too good for the top pick in the same race here 3 weeks ago, and she gets to carry the same weight. The extra 1f should not be a problem, and she can repeat the dose. FINAL TIME (6) was a game third in the same race as the top pick, and she is bred to continue to improve with more racing. Stick with her on an each-way basis.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Never Too Much Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Bruno Queiroz T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
2	2nd Pick 2 Cool As Bling Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: David Walsh J: Jonathan Riddell T: David Walsh	73	-	-	-	7%	15/1
3	3 Kyoshi Boy Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Matt Cartwright T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	52	-	-	-	7%	15/1
4	3rd Pick 4 Zafar Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	110	-	-	-	40%	6/4
5	5 Enchantment Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Triston Moodley T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	129	-	-	-	23%	7/2
6	6 Final Time Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Tina Comignaghi T: John & Karen Parsons	89	-	-	-	14%	13/2
7	7 Outback Girl Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Samantha Wynne J: M Hudson T: Samantha Wynne	62	-	-	-	3%	33/1
8	8 Sandbar Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Matthew Eales J: Leah Hemi T: Matthew Eales	41	-	-	-	5%	20/1
9	9 Wise Dancer Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Kate Hercock T: Robert Dennis	39	-	-	-	3%	33/1

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