NZ - Trentham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

19.9f

Maiden Steeple

Turf

HEAVY 10

11.3K

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Verdict

RED NED (3) was beaten by a head when finishing second as the favourite at his steeplechase debut at Te Rapa 2 weeks ago, and he should go one better in this. SAINT BERNARD (1) was runner-up here last time out over steeples, and even though he can have a mind of his own, he should still go close to taking this out. SUPER FLASH (2) had an excuse when making an early, poor jump here last time out, and his effort for second at Whanganui is the best guide to use. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SKAW VALLEY (6) can mix his jumping, but on his day, he is more than capable of winning a race like this. If he doesn't need another run, then he can figure in the top 3. FAKE NEWS (4) could be suited to racing over the bigger fences, and he is not the worst at odds in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Last outing finished second of 7 starters at Te Rapa on June 13 over 2m, on slow going a neck behind Top Street carrying 143lbs at $2.40. The start before that, lost his rider at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1 ¹5/16m. Certainly worth including. 1st Pick 3 Red Ned Jockey: Billy Marshall Trainer: John Wheeler J: Billy Marshall T: John Wheeler	132	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Last outing finished second of 7 starters at Te Rapa on June 13 over 2m, on slow going a neck behind Top Street carrying 143lbs at $2.40. The start before that, lost his rider at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1 ¹5/16m. Certainly worth including.
1	Last outing finished second of 8 starters at this track on June 10 over 2 7/16m, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Never Look Back carrying 143lbs at $8.30. Start before finished eighth of 10 starters at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1 5/16m, 9 len behind Sir Mikki carrying 119lbs at $11.20. Continues to make headway. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards. 2nd Pick 1 Saint Bernard Jockey: Hamish Mc Neill Trainer: Chrissy Bambry J: Hamish Mc Neill T: Chrissy Bambry	188	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Last outing finished second of 8 starters at this track on June 10 over 2 7/16m, on rain affected going, 1.3 len behind Never Look Back carrying 143lbs at $8.30. Start before finished eighth of 10 starters at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 1 5/16m, 9 len behind Sir Mikki carrying 119lbs at $11.20. Continues to make headway. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards.
2	Last run ran last at this track on June 10 over 2 7/16m, in the wet, 46 len behind Never Look Back with 143lbs at $6.90. Run before finished second of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 143lbs at $11.60. Rates highly in this field and is expected to do much better. 3rd Pick 2 Super Flash Jockey: Emily J Farr Trainer: Mark Oulaghan J: Emily J Farr T: Mark Oulaghan	103	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Last run ran last at this track on June 10 over 2 7/16m, in the wet, 46 len behind Never Look Back with 143lbs at $6.90. Run before finished second of 8 starters at Wanganui on May 10 over 2 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Fourty Eight carrying 143lbs at $11.60. Rates highly in this field and is expected to do much better.

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