NZ - Phar Lap - Race 7

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

10.7K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

BRUTAL RIFF (1) was brave in defeat when finishing less than a length from the winner as the favourite fresh up nearly 2 weeks ago on the Riccarton poly track when trying to make all the running. Dropping back from 7f to 6f is the key here, and from a good gate, he can take them all the way. ARCTIC JEWEL (4) made progress last season as a 3YO, and she resumes with a couple of trials under her belt. She will be stronger, and ready to rumble fresh up. INTERLAKEN (3) fought on gamely fresh up in his first run since being bought out of the North Island. He has the potential to work his way through the grades this season, and with luck from a wide gate, he can figure in the top 3 this time. DINK (8) made a winning North Island debut at Wingatui nearly 3 weeks ago, and she is expected to measure up nicely in this grade as well, especially with the advantage of the pole position here. LAST HELLO (10) ran a much better race when third here last time out. Stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Elegant Explosive with 127lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 6f, slow going 0.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 129lbs at $4.30. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. 1st Pick 1 Brutal Riff Jockey: Sima Mxothwa Trainer: Terri Rae J: Sima Mxothwa T: Terri Rae	165	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on September 10 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Elegant Explosive with 127lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on April 11 over 6f, slow going 0.5 len behind Pure Artist carrying 129lbs at $4.30. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.
4	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Enterprise carrying 122lbs at $4.10. On debut second of 14 at Avondale November 6 over 6f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Hey Dana with 122lbs at $2.60. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 4 Arctic Jewel Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	96	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 14 over 6f, 4 len behind Enterprise carrying 122lbs at $4.10. On debut second of 14 at Avondale November 6 over 6f, soft track, 1.0 len behind Hey Dana with 122lbs at $2.60. Looks all set for a bright return.
3	Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Explode with 123lbs at $8.10. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 128lbs at $21.70. Fitter and is expected to do much better. 3rd Pick 3 Interlaken Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Lisa Allpress T: Andrew Carston	71	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Explode with 123lbs at $8.10. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Nedelin carrying 128lbs at $21.70. Fitter and is expected to do much better.

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