NZ - Te Rapa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

11.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

22.9K

VIEW

Verdict

HEZA SHARP ONE (6) ran on too late over 1 ¼m as the favourite at Taupo last time out, finishing third by less than a length. He will relish the extra 2f, and it is good to see Craig Grylls keep the faith. Hard to beat again. MA BAKER (10) peaked on her effort second up at Matamata 10 days ago and will be peaking at the right time for her step up to a more suitable 22f trip this time. Hard to beat. TE ATATU DREAM (5) won't lack fitness and gave a great sight in front before being bloused on the line, finishing runner-up by a nose. The extra 2f should not be a problem, and she may take some pegging back again. BLACKWATERFOOT (8) was a sound third on the poly track at Cambridge nearly 5 weeks ago. She has not missed a cheque on this track, including her only win to date, and she should be a solid each-way hope here. JOEJOECCINI (1) will be backing up quickly if her starts here, and is form is good enough for him to be a top 4 chance this time.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Joejoeccini Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Sam Mynott J: Triston Moodley T: Sam Mynott	105	-	-	-	19%	9/2
2	2 Overrated Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Murray Garrett J: Lynsey Satherley T: Murray Garrett	92	-	-	-	10%	10/1
3	3 Kwanza Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Jonathan Riddell T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	127	-	-	-	10%	10/1
4	4 Vougeot Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	82	-	-	-	12%	15/2
5	3rd Pick 5 Te Atatu Dream Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Nishizuka T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	149	-	-	-	20%	4/1
6	1st Pick 6 Heza Sharp One Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Craig Grylls T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	122	-	-	-	17%	5/1
7	7 Te Atatu Memphis Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	119	-	-	-	4%	25/1
8	8 Blackwaterfoot Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Joe Doyle T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	123	-	-	-	14%	13/2
9	9 Keen On Bubbles Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: John Wheeler J: Kelly Myers T: John Wheeler	77	-	-	-	8%	12/1
10	2nd Pick 10 Ma Baker Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Vicki Prendergast J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Vicki Prendergast	108	-	-	-	12%	8/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Underlay

A horse that is going off at lower odds than it deserves based on performance.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.