NZ - Trentham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

15.9f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 10

42.3K

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Verdict

HAPPY STAR (2) was too strong here last start over 1 ?/16m, and an extra 3 ½f third up won't pose too much of a problem for this classy hurdler. On top again. BILLY BOY (3) was no match for the top pick when finishing third last time out in the same race, and he has cruised home to win a hurdle trial since then. He is good enough to turn the tables in this. TUTIN CANS (6) put it all together when scoring an impressive maiden hurdle win here last start. He steps up in class, but can still measure up in the small field. Stick with him. ROC UP RALPH (4) is very capable in this role, having won twice, and his last run at Te Rapa was out of character. 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	Odds
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished seventh of 8 runners at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 2.25 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 130lbs at $37. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len this track on June 10 over 1/16m on heavy going defeating So Call Me carrying 146lbs at $6.30 in a jumps. Has been racing well. Sure to prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 2 Happy Star Jockey: Emily J Farr Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Emily J Farr T: Kevin Myers	218	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished seventh of 8 runners at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 2.25 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 130lbs at $37. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len this track on June 10 over 1/16m on heavy going defeating So Call Me carrying 146lbs at $6.30 in a jumps. Has been racing well. Sure to prove hard to beat.
3	Useful type. Last outing finished third of 9 runners at this track on June 10 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Happy Star with 143lbs at $2.10. The start before that, sat behind the speed prior to fading finished tenth of 14 starters at Wanganui on May 30 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 6 len behind Coney Island with 132lbs at $12.70. Sure to improve again. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form. 2nd Pick 3 Billy Boy Jockey: Will Featherstone Trainer: Jo Rathbone J: Will Featherstone T: Jo Rathbone	139	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Useful type. Last outing finished third of 9 runners at this track on June 10 over 1/16m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Happy Star with 143lbs at $2.10. The start before that, sat behind the speed prior to fading finished tenth of 14 starters at Wanganui on May 30 over 1 ¼m, slow track, 6 len behind Coney Island with 132lbs at $12.70. Sure to improve again. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form.
1	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 10 runners at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 20 len behind Subtle Image carrying 131lbs at $14.20. Second-up finished third of 8 starters at Te Rapa on June 13 over 2m, slow track, 1.0 len behind Pacheco with 152lbs at $8.60. Fought on last time. Right in the mix on current form. 3rd Pick 1 Dictation Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Non Runner T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	125	-	-	-	27%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading finished ninth of 10 runners at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 20 len behind Subtle Image carrying 131lbs at $14.20. Second-up finished third of 8 starters at Te Rapa on June 13 over 2m, slow track, 1.0 len behind Pacheco with 152lbs at $8.60. Fought on last time. Right in the mix on current form.

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