NZ - Riccarton - Race 9

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

20.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

BEST ROSE (9) is a progressive filly that put the writing on the wall for her next win when finishing runner-up by less than a length at Ashburton a month ago. She draws the pole position, and if the fence is the place to be by this time of the day, then she can go one better. LEINSTER (10) is at his best when saved up for the 1 short sprint. He can secure a cosy run from a reasonable draw here, and if the gaps come, then he can have the last say. CAPE HORN (2) showed promise on the poly surface here last winter and is probably getting ready for that season again. He will be stronger now, and has yet to race on the turf, so he should not be underestimated fresh. Check the market. NOVELETTE (12) is a stablemate of the top pick, and her form has been rock-solid all year. A wide gate may be an advantage on a heavy track, so stick with her if that is the case. MOON GODDESS (11) has seen her form dip in her last couple of starts, but they were in tougher fields. Don't drop her in this.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Eight Lucky Prawns Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin Mcauley J: Non Runner T: Kevin Mcauley	65	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
2	3rd Pick 2 Cape Horn Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Terry Moseley T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	55	-	-	-	5%	20/1
3	3 Giannis Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Lyn Prendergast J: Kate Hercock T: Lyn Prendergast	68	-	-	-	5%	20/1
4	4 Willit Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: John Blackadder J: Jack Taplin T: John Blackadder	112	-	-	-	7%	15/1
5	5 Dragon Biscuit Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Cheri Trembath J: Kylie Williams T: Cheri Trembath	85	-	-	-	4%	25/1
6	6 Jetstream Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Amber Riddell T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	85	-	-	-	5%	20/1
7	7 Red Star Soot Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: L Didham J: Floor Moerman T: L Didham	112	-	-	-	7%	15/1
8	8 Miraqua Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Danny Frye J: Leah Hemi T: Danny Frye	72	-	-	-	4%	25/1
9	1st Pick 9 Best Rose Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	173	-	-	-	29%	5/2
10	2nd Pick 10 Leinster Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: John Blackadder J: M Hudson T: John Blackadder	96	-	-	-	7%	15/1
11	11 Moon Goddess Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Matt Cartwright T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	153	-	-	-	20%	4/1
12	12 Novelette Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	111	-	-	-	16%	11/2
13	13 Hard Attack Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Bruno Queiroz T: Andrew Carston	77	-	-	-	8%	12/1
14	14 Sailor Girl Jockey: Kendra Bakker Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Kendra Bakker T: Robert Dennis	68	-	-	-	5%	20/1
15	15 Dujour Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: David Medcalfe J: Tina Comignaghi T: David Medcalfe	80	-	-	-	5%	20/1
16	16 Gasgal Jockey: Brandon May Trainer: Ainsley Mcleod J: Brandon May T: Ainsley Mcleod	32	-	-	-	2%	50/1

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