NZ - Te Rapa - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

23.2K

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Verdict

YOUNG JACKSON (1) has needed time to mature, but has always had a reputation around him. He looked in good condition when finishing close up in a recent trial, and if he is not already looking for more ground, he can snatch a win fresh up, with an eye to some richer assignments later in the year. KYGO STAR (4) resumes from a spell for the first time from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable, and it is good to see Opie Bosson picking up the ride. A wide gate is no help, but he can still give this field a big shake. TIANTAI (9) is a very promising mare who has been given plenty of time to come to it. She won her maiden fresh up last prep, and was doing good things late in a recent trial. She needs some gaps to come her way from the pole position to be a big winning threat in this. DA ACE (7) ended his last prep with an overdue maiden win, and he should also be competitive fresh up here. VICTOR TANGO (5) ran on late fresh up over 6f, and he can improve again over 7f. Keep him safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Trentham March 28 over 1m, soft track, 1.1 len behind Surround Sound with 129lbs at $2.40. On debut eighth of 14 at Ellerslie January 11 over 7f, 3 len behind Atkins carrying 129lbs at $17.80. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 1 Young Jackson Jockey: Abinith Simon Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Abinith Simon T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	83	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Trentham March 28 over 1m, soft track, 1.1 len behind Surround Sound with 129lbs at $2.40. On debut eighth of 14 at Ellerslie January 11 over 7f, 3 len behind Atkins carrying 129lbs at $17.80. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
4	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes November 1 over 7f, soft track, 9 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 126lbs at $10.10. On debut second of 9 at Taupo September 17 over 6 ½f, soft track, a long neck behind Oratia Beauty with 125lbs at $6.40. Watch closely fresh up. 2nd Pick 4 Kygo Star Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	105	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes November 1 over 7f, soft track, 9 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 126lbs at $10.10. On debut second of 9 at Taupo September 17 over 6 ½f, soft track, a long neck behind Oratia Beauty with 125lbs at $6.40. Watch closely fresh up.
9	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Arawa Park May 9 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Circus Dancer with 121lbs at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Pukekohe April 1 over 6f in the wet defeating Durrani with 126lbs at $2.70. Looks all set for a effective return. 3rd Pick 9 Tiantai Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ken Kelso J: Michael Mcnab T: Ken Kelso	84	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Arawa Park May 9 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.5 len behind Circus Dancer with 121lbs at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len Pukekohe April 1 over 6f in the wet defeating Durrani with 126lbs at $2.70. Looks all set for a effective return.

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