NZ - Te Rapa - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

20.6K

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Verdict

KHALEESI (6) settle back and ran on fairly well fresh up at Ruakaka as the favourite 4 weeks ago, finishing third. She would have taken a lot of benefit from that blow-out, and she will have the services of ex-Australian hoop Kyle Wilson-Taylor who will be looking to establish himself in NZ with some early success. Hard to beat, so follow your money. MISS UNDERSTOOD (8) has made a bright start to her prep winning second up by nearly 2 lengths second up at Otaki nearly a month ago. She drops 8lbs, and Michael McNab sticks with her, so go again. ELIUD (5) has had his issues being a 9-start 6YO gelding with 2 wins to his credit, and he must be worth preserving with. A recent trial will have him ready to rumble fresh up. Follow the market moves. AMAZONIA (7) has been not too far away since winning at BM65 level in early May. She is worth one more chance in this field. SENSE OF TIMING (4) will be suited dropping back from 1m to 7f, and she can bounce straight back into form here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Nicconi County with 123lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Ellerslie January 1 over 7 ½f on a soft track defeating Golden Wings with 125lbs at $2.90. Looms as a significant threat. 1st Pick 6 Khaleesi Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Stephen Marsh	73	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Nicconi County with 123lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Ellerslie January 1 over 7 ½f on a soft track defeating Golden Wings with 125lbs at $2.90. Looms as a significant threat.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Quondo carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Otaki July 10 over 6 ½f in the wet defeating Justice For All with 128lbs at $1.50. Key chance who is sure to run well. 2nd Pick 8 Miss Understood Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Michael Mcnab T: Ralph Manning	88	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Quondo carrying 125lbs at $5.50. Last start favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Otaki July 10 over 6 ½f in the wet defeating Justice For All with 128lbs at $1.50. Key chance who is sure to run well.
5	Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Ellerslie April 4 over 7 ½f, soft track, 7 len behind Atmospheric carrying 126lbs at $10.60. First up last campaign third of 11 at Trentham March 21 over 7f, soft track, 0.8 len behind Riverplate with 125lbs at $7.30. Looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 5 Eliud Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Tony Pike J: Joe Doyle T: Tony Pike	89	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Ellerslie April 4 over 7 ½f, soft track, 7 len behind Atmospheric carrying 126lbs at $10.60. First up last campaign third of 11 at Trentham March 21 over 7f, soft track, 0.8 len behind Riverplate with 125lbs at $7.30. Looks all set for a positive return.

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