NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

10.4f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

15.0K

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Verdict

NAVY DREAMS (8) probably should have won a race by now, and was a brave fifth in the Listed Gingernuts Salver at Ellerslie nearly 3 weeks ago over this trip, finishing a length behind the winner. He has a good gate and is long overdue to break his duck. GENKI (9) was eighth and not far behind the top pick in the same race. That was his first run over a middle distance, and he will be improved by the run. Each way claims in this. BERTIE WOOSTER (3) knuckled down late to finish third here a fortnight ago, and he only needs to relax a touch better in his races to be a big winning threat. Stick with him, as his first win is not far away. ROCKY BALBOA (2) finally gets a decent draw, and he has shown enough in the past to say he will win a race at short notice. Include in all top 4 combos. UNODOSTRESCUATRO (1) has been knocking on the door and he put the writing on the wall last time out at Taupo when finishing runner-up by a nose. The extra 1 ½f is key. Go again.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Unodostrescuatro Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Chad Ormsby J: Tayla Mitchell T: Chad Ormsby	69	-	-	-	12%	15/2
2	2 Rocky Balboa Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Rory Hutchings T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	59	-	-	-	13%	7/1
3	3rd Pick 3 Bertie Wooster Jockey: Darren Danis Trainer: Chris Wood J: Darren Danis T: Chris Wood	59	-	-	-	14%	13/2
4	4 Redletterday Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Cody Cole J: Opie Bosson T: Cody Cole	115	-	-	-	11%	17/2
5	5 Laser Beam Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: T R Te Keeti J: Elen Nicholas T: T R Te Keeti	88	-	-	-	6%	18/1
6	6 Arkadus Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Rachel Masters J: Lynsey Satherley T: Rachel Masters	58	-	-	-	3%	40/1
7	7 The Frenchman Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	47	-	-	-	6%	18/1
8	1st Pick 8 Navy Dreams Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Barry Donoghue J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Barry Donoghue	87	-	-	-	17%	5/1
9	2nd Pick 9 Genki Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Non Runner T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	92	-	-	-	16%	11/2
10	10 Sarracina Jockey: Ryan Elliot Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Ryan Elliot T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	60	-	-	-	3%	40/1
11	11 Lady Janice Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Hayley Hassman T: Pam Gerard	75	-	-	-	2%	50/1
12	12 Acalypha Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Craig Grylls T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	63	-	-	-	9%	11/1
13	13 Alikat Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Warren Kennedy T: Stephen Marsh	84	-	-	-	8%	12/1
14	14 Savina Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	104	-	-	-	8%	13/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.