NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

13.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ISLAND HOP (6) resumed on the flat over 7f at Tauherenikau and now switches to jumping for the first time. He is sure to be well-schooled in this new role, and he is well placed to make an immediate impact. TUTIN CANS (2) has been racing consistently on the flat, most recently finishing third over 1 5/16m at Hawera. He has been placed in both of his jump starts to date, and with the aid of a 7lbs claim, he will be hard to hold out. I'LBERIDINGSHOTGUN (5) comes through a recent Hawera run where he finished a battling fifth after trying to make all the running over 1 5/16m, and he now heads to the jumps for the first time. Each way value. DOCTOR IRIS (1) has been battling away on the flat and was not far away at Pukekohe last start. He has already shown promise in this role, and he will be fit enough to run a big race. Each way. GAMBLE (4) is having his third run this prep, and in a modest field, he could be one to bolster any top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last in a small field at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucullan carrying 137lbs at $19.70. Key chance on best and expected to measure up. 1st Pick 6 Island Hop Jockey: Emily J Farr Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Emily J Farr T: Kevin Myers	106	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last in a small field at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Lucullan carrying 137lbs at $19.70. Key chance on best and expected to measure up.
2	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished eighth of 11 runners at Waverley on April 10 over 1 m, slow track, 8 len behind Fourty Eight with 137lbs at $24.20. Last start finished third of 7 starters at Hawera on April 17 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 5.5 len behind Pile Driver with 152lbs at $5. Impressed last start. Big chance making his return to the obstacles. 2nd Pick 2 Tutin Cans Jockey: Lemmy Douglas Trainer: J J Rayner J: Lemmy Douglas T: J J Rayner	78	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished eighth of 11 runners at Waverley on April 10 over 1 m, slow track, 8 len behind Fourty Eight with 137lbs at $24.20. Last start finished third of 7 starters at Hawera on April 17 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 5.5 len behind Pile Driver with 152lbs at $5. Impressed last start. Big chance making his return to the obstacles.
5	Last run had tough run and tired finished fifth of 14 runners at Hawera on May 17 over 1 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Weownaranaway with 143lbs at $49.70. Run before made some head-way from midfield, finished third of 9 starters at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1 ³/16m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Whatthemansaw with 143lbs at $49.10. Fought on last time. Can sneak into the finish. 3rd Pick 5 I'lberidingshotgun Jockey: Brandon Holliday Trainer: Peter & Jessica Brosnan J: Brandon Holliday T: Peter & Jessica Brosnan	64	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last run had tough run and tired finished fifth of 14 runners at Hawera on May 17 over 1 5/16m, slow track, 4.5 len behind Weownaranaway with 143lbs at $49.70. Run before made some head-way from midfield, finished third of 9 starters at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1 ³/16m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Whatthemansaw with 143lbs at $49.10. Fought on last time. Can sneak into the finish.

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