NZ - Trentham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

12.4f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 10

11.3K

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Verdict

CHESTER BOY (4) was an overdue winner on the flat in his penultimate start at New Plymouth over 7f before making his hurdling debut and being pulled up on the journey at Te Rapa 2 weeks ago. He will be better for it, and he can make amends. NIGHTREIGN (1) has some ability in this role, and he will be peaking third up from a spell. He is in the right stable to be a quick improver in this. Stick with him. LITTLE THIEF (5) makes his jumping debut from the powerful Myers stable, and he is sure to be well-schooled. Follow any positive market moves. CARIGNAN (2) finished third here when making his hurdling debut, and then battled away on the flat at Te Aroha last start. His first win in this role is not far away. AFFORDABLE (3) won at Hawera 2 starts back, and then won a jumping trial prior to his modest effort in a tougher field on the flat at Te Rapa 2 weeks ago. He is worth another chance in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Last run pulled up at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1 ¾m. Before that won by a 0.5 len New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 7f slow going defeating Justice For All carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Deserves another chance and should feature in the finish. 1st Pick 4 Chester Boy Jockey: Billy Marshall Trainer: John Wheeler J: Billy Marshall T: John Wheeler	181	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last run pulled up at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1 ¾m. Before that won by a 0.5 len New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 7f slow going defeating Justice For All carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Deserves another chance and should feature in the finish.
1	Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Wanganui on May 10 over 1m. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on June 10 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 7 len behind Tutin Cans with 148lbs at $8.10. Continues to improve. Right in the mix if he is anywhere near right. 2nd Pick 1 Nightreign Jockey: Bradley Rantall Trainer: Raymond Connors J: Bradley Rantall T: Raymond Connors	72	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up pulled up at Wanganui on May 10 over 1m. Last start finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on June 10 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 7 len behind Tutin Cans with 148lbs at $8.10. Continues to improve. Right in the mix if he is anywhere near right.
5	Last outing finished tenth of 14 runners at Wanganui on June 13 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 11 len behind Atavus with 122lbs at $23.40. Run before finished eighth of 10 starters at Waverley on May 9 over 1 m, 7 len behind Jaeger carrying 129lbs at $12.70. Will be ready for his first outing over the obstacles. 3rd Pick 5 Little Thief Jockey: Kylan Wiles Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Kylan Wiles T: Kevin Myers	75	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Last outing finished tenth of 14 runners at Wanganui on June 13 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 11 len behind Atavus with 122lbs at $23.40. Run before finished eighth of 10 starters at Waverley on May 9 over 1 m, 7 len behind Jaeger carrying 129lbs at $12.70. Will be ready for his first outing over the obstacles.

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