NZ - Phar Lap - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

10.7K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

NICCITA (5) has put in big efforts in both of her starts to date in far stronger company than what she meets here. She has some richer assignments ahead of her this spring if she can measure up in this field, and for us, is clearly the one to beat. BALTIC BOOM (1) was a beaten favourite on debut as a juvenile earlier in the year, but his trial form all around that effort is that of a horse that can make his way through the grades once he puts it all together. TRICORY (6) has learned a lot in each of her 2 career starts, and having Lisa Allpress in the irons is always a bonus. With luck from a wide gate, she can have a say in the finish of this race. MIDNIGHT OAK (7) has been showing promise with her racing well spaced out. She is back from a freshen-up and is worth including in all combos. MISS THUNDERDONK (8) was put aside after being beaten as the favourite on debut at Riverton where she showed early pace to lead that day. She is stronger this season and can do better. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 5f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Outback Girl with 119lbs at $11.60. Second-up 4th of 14 in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Sweetest Thing carrying 125lbs at $21.30. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 5 Niccita Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Non Runner T: Pam Gerard	208	-	-	-	37%	Scratched
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 10 at Riccarton Park on August 29 over 5f, on a wet track, 6 len behind Outback Girl with 119lbs at $11.60. Second-up 4th of 14 in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes at Riccarton Park on September 12 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Sweetest Thing carrying 125lbs at $21.30. Expected to feature.
1	Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 5f, 6 len behind Hezzarocstar with 123lbs at $3.30. Everything points to a effective return. 2nd Pick 1 Baltic Boom Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Terri Rae J: Non Runner T: Terri Rae	95	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Riccarton Park on March 21 over 5f, 6 len behind Hezzarocstar with 123lbs at $3.30. Everything points to a effective return.
6	Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Cool In Command carrying 119lbs at $4. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on September 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Citala carrying 122lbs at $3.80. Has plenty of upside and can feature. 3rd Pick 6 Tricory Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Terri Rae J: Lisa Allpress T: Terri Rae	112	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 20 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Cool In Command carrying 119lbs at $4. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on September 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Citala carrying 122lbs at $3.80. Has plenty of upside and can feature.

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