NZ - Te Rapa - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

23.7K

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Verdict

SARTI (1) has plenty of talent, and was put aside for a spell after being late scratched before the start in late February. He was close up in a recent trial, and he is resuming in a very winnable race for him. On top for us. OBERON (6) has looked much better in his last couple of starts, and he gets a nice swing in his draw this time, He is expected to be an each-way threat again. AMUSEMENT (8) was never a chance at Otaki last start on a track that was very holding, and her good form prior is the guide to use. Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and she can bounce straight back into the money here. FEEL THE STAG (3) showed plenty of promise in his initial prep, and will be even stronger this season. He resumes with 3 trials under the belt, and can't be taken lightly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track February 7 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Miss Jones carrying 129lbs at $4.40. On debut won by 0.9 len Tauranga January 8 over 6f slow track defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 129lbs at $6.10. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 1 Sarti Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso J: Michael Mcnab T: Ken & Bev Kelso	150	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track February 7 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Miss Jones carrying 129lbs at $4.40. On debut won by 0.9 len Tauranga January 8 over 6f slow track defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 129lbs at $6.10. Looks all set for a bright return.
6	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on August 8 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 127lbs at $6.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 6f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Hey Hey Baby with 127lbs at $7.10. Made headway last time. Top 4 chance. 2nd Pick 6 Oberon Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	85	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on August 8 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Miss Anna Lee with 127lbs at $6.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 6f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Hey Hey Baby with 127lbs at $7.10. Made headway last time. Top 4 chance.
8	Most recently 9th of 12 at Otaki on July 30 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 122lbs at $9.20. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind Sally carrying 117lbs at $4.40. Can bounce back. 3rd Pick 8 Amusement Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Craig Grylls T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	75	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Most recently 9th of 12 at Otaki on July 30 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 122lbs at $9.20. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind Sally carrying 117lbs at $4.40. Can bounce back.

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