NZ - Ruakaka - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

11.7K

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Verdict

FOREIGN CURRENCY (2) progressed at the trials before making an encouraging debut here 2 weeks ago off a nasty gate. He cops another tough draw, but he can continue to build his confidence, and he should not be in this grade for much longer. THAT'LL DO (4) was an easy trial winner prior to needing his debut run at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago when well found in the market. He has the pole position here, and as a 7YO gelding, his connections will be hoping to make up for lost time. Follow your money. AIM UP (3) has continued to progress in his short career to date, and dropping back from 7f to 6f will suit him. A good draw should see him in the top 3 this time. BOOMSTRUCK (1) resumed with a solid effort in blinkers for the first time here 2 weeks ago. He will naturally improve off that effort, and is good enough to take this out. RUSSIAN PRIME (13) looked good at the trials and finished second by a short-head on debut at Ellerslie 8 weeks ago. Each way claims again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on August 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Shalabiya with 129lbs at $11.10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Well-placed to get off the mark. 1st Pick 2 Foreign Currency Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Michael Mcnab T: Kurtis Pertab	83	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on August 1 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Shalabiya with 129lbs at $11.10. Shows ability and expected to improve. Well-placed to get off the mark.
4	Was well in the market at debut, ran second last of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Wise Choice carrying 129lbs at $4.50. Can open his account from a better gate. 2nd Pick 4 That'll Do Jockey: Niranjan Parmar Trainer: Daniel Miller J: Niranjan Parmar T: Daniel Miller	59	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, ran second last of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Wise Choice carrying 129lbs at $4.50. Can open his account from a better gate.
3	Most recently 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Black Diamond carrying 125lbs at $7.10. Before that 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Sonar with 125lbs at $21.30. Can improve again. Improver who can measure up this time. 3rd Pick 3 Aim Up Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Darrel Lang J: Craig Grylls T: Darrel Lang	97	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Most recently 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 7f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Black Diamond carrying 125lbs at $7.10. Before that 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Sonar with 125lbs at $21.30. Can improve again. Improver who can measure up this time.

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Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.