NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

14.5K

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Verdict

CONFESARA (5) has been beaten by a couple of handy types in both of her starts to date, and cops a good draw this time. She can settle close to the pace and get the job done this time. On top for us. MAZINO (6) has raced herself into good form and was only run down late as the favourite at Te Aroha nearly 6 weeks ago. She has options from a handy gate and is the main threat to the top pick here. DEPRIVE (1) gave a good sight in front for a long time when finishing a game third at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago. He has ½f less to travel this time, and can take them all the way. THE MAILMAN (2) won a trial prior to finishing third fresh up at New Plymouth just over 4 weeks ago. He has a better draw this time and can figure in the top 3. ELUSIVE FAITH (7) was a sound runner-up on a heavy track when making her debut, and then just battled at Tauherenikau nearly 6 weeks ago. She has had a gear chance since then, and is worth including in all top 4 combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Deprive Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley J: Sam Mcnab T: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley	152	-	-	-	34%	2/1
2	2 The Mailman Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matthew Cameron T: Stephen Marsh	83	-	-	-	13%	7/1
3	3 Diplomatic Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Gavin Sharrock J: Elen Nicholas T: Gavin Sharrock	47	-	-	-	10%	9/1
4	4 Early Divine Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Phillip Stevens J: Lynsey Satherley T: Phillip Stevens	52	-	-	-	4%	24/1
5	1st Pick 5 Confesara Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Matt Cartwright T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	124	-	-	-	34%	2/1
6	2nd Pick 6 Mazino Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Rory Hutchings T: Stephen Marsh	178	-	-	-	31%	9/4
7	7 Elusive Faith Jockey: Niranjan Parmar Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Niranjan Parmar T: Kurtis Pertab	83	-	-	-	10%	9/1
8	8 Alezando Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	82	-	-	-	10%	9/1
9	9 Bree Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Phillip Stevens J: Courtney Barnes T: Phillip Stevens	47	-	-	-	15%	6/1
10	10 Jaws Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Non Runner T: Pam Gerard	77	-	-	-	3%	Scratched

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