NZ - Te Rapa - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ARTHUR (1) was racing in fine form before finishing a game fifth in tougher company at Ellerslie 15 days ago. He has Opie Bosson in the saddle this time, and from a good gate in easier company, he is the one to beat. IN YOUR DREAMS (12) kept on fighting bravely to hold onto third at Arawa Park nearly 3 weeks ago when making her debut. She steps straight out to a mile, and with the natural improvement that is expected, she will be right in the finish here as well. BURNERPHONE (11) is heading the right way with her form, and gave a good kick when setting the pace as the favourite at Tauranga 2 weeks ago, before finishing third. An extra furlong is no problem, so stick with her and follow your money. ELECTRIC ANGEL (9) franked some handy trial form when finishing third on debut after racing handy throughout. She has a good gate, and the step up to a mile will suit her. Go again. ARTISSIMO (10) stuck to her task gamely last start when finishing third. Her first win is not far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Towering Vision carrying 123lbs at $9.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Day One with 127lbs at $2.90. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better. 1st Pick 1 Arthur Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Tony Pike J: Opie Bosson T: Tony Pike	119	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Towering Vision carrying 123lbs at $9.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Day One with 127lbs at $2.90. Nicely placed and expected to go a lot better.
12	Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Open Country with 122lbs at $5. Has upside and can open her account. 2nd Pick 12 In Your Dreams Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephen Marsh	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Open Country with 122lbs at $5. Has upside and can open her account.
11	Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Lunaman with 116lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Hey Dana carrying 122lbs at $4.70. Working up to a win. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark. 3rd Pick 11 Burnerphone Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Benjamin King J: Craig Grylls T: Benjamin King	76	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Lunaman with 116lbs at $3.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Hey Dana carrying 122lbs at $4.70. Working up to a win. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark.

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