NZ - Tauranga - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

19.7K

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Verdict

QUONDO (5) skipped through the wet ground at Matamata and was a class above his rivals when scoring by 2 lengths fresh up nearly 2 weeks ago. He drops 7lbs and is on target to take the next step immediately. REPTAK (2) peaked on his run late when finishing midfield fresh up at Te Rapa 4 weeks ago. His record here is the only query for us, but this very lightly tried 6YO gelding can be a quick improver. Include. MONEYPENNY (4) sliced through the pack late fresh up to score by a nose at Te Rapa, and she is usually just as sharp second up. She cops an extra 8lbs, but has the scope to improve again. Each way. RIBKRAKA (3) ran a much better race when third a fortnight ago over 7f, and even though he drops back down to 6f, he can figure in the finish again. Stick with him. PRUDENTIA (7) has been close up in 2 starts at his level after winning in BM65 grade by a head second up at Te Rapa in April. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, won by 2 len at Matamata June 14 over 6f on a soft track defeating Miss Understood carrying 132lbs at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Another Floozie with 129lbs at $4. Leading contender. 1st Pick 5 Quondo Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: George Rooke T: Andrew Forsman	169	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, won by 2 len at Matamata June 14 over 6f on a soft track defeating Miss Understood carrying 132lbs at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Another Floozie with 129lbs at $4. Leading contender.
2	Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Moneypenny with 126lbs at $15.70. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Old Bill Bone with 123lbs at $9.80. Fitter and can break through. 2nd Pick 2 Reptak Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Tom Wigram T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	111	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Moneypenny with 126lbs at $15.70. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Old Bill Bone with 123lbs at $9.80. Fitter and can break through.
4	Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a nose at Te Rapa May 30 over 6f on a soft track defeating Erin Go Bragh carrying 118lbs at $23.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Te Rapa July 26 over 6f in heavy going defeating Social Climber with 123lbs at $5.60. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. 3rd Pick 4 Moneypenny Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: Barbara Kennedy	125	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a nose at Te Rapa May 30 over 6f on a soft track defeating Erin Go Bragh carrying 118lbs at $23.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Te Rapa July 26 over 6f in heavy going defeating Social Climber with 123lbs at $5.60. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record.

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