NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

10.6K

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Verdict

SINGLE RED (10) was showing potential at the trials before finishing a sound runner-up as the favourite at Tauranga 2 weeks ago. Se has trialled on this course in the past, and only needs some luck from a wide gate to be hard to beat. MISISSIPI GAMBLER (6) fought on gamely when finishing third on debut at New Plymouth nearly 3 weeks ago, beaten by a head. She won't have to improve by much to get the job done here. CHICA (13) looked to be in need of her debut run at Matamata after showing talent in her lead-up trials. The extra furlong will help her, and from a handy gate, she will be a quick improver. HAIKU (14) won a trial before having not much luck on debut at Arawa Park 6 weeks ago. A wide gate is no help, but she has the scope to pick up a win in the near future. BOLLI BELLE (15) has been thereabouts in her last couple of trials, and she does hail from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable. She also cops a wide gate, but cannot be ignored. Watch the market moves here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Rising Wind with 121lbs at $3.60. Will be better for that experience and looks very hard to beat. 1st Pick 10 Single Red Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Craig Grylls T: Andrew Forsman	135	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Rising Wind with 121lbs at $3.60. Will be better for that experience and looks very hard to beat.
6	At debut, 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, neck behind Bubbles Up with 127lbs at $7.20. Will be there at the business end. 2nd Pick 6 Misissipi Gambler Jockey: Vinnie Colgan Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Vinnie Colgan T: Ben & Ryan Foote	102	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, neck behind Bubbles Up with 127lbs at $7.20. Will be there at the business end.
13	Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Red Pearl carrying 123lbs at $4.10. Better for that experience, top chance. 3rd Pick 13 Chica Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Doyle T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	70	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Matamata on December 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Red Pearl carrying 123lbs at $4.10. Better for that experience, top chance.

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