NZ - Te Rapa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

11.8K

VIEW

Verdict

SILKY SHUBA (10) has yet to crack it after nine runs but showed promise with a placing fresh up here before a fair effort at Ellerslie. Finds the right field, and she can get the job done this time. LUMBRIDGE CASTLE (6) lines up for his first race outing, and the Ardrossan gelding has caught the eye with a smart Taupo trial win. He is in good hands and is likely to have plenty of market support. MERCHANT BANKER (1) resumes from a lengthy break after tackling some stronger company last prep. He will be stronger this year, and he has always promised to win more than 1 race. Don't risk him, especially from a good draw. GIN AND BARE IT (11) finished a solid second on debut at Matamata just over 2 weeks ago, and with the natural improvement that is expected, she can figure in the finish again. OUR LYKOI (5) has been sound in both of his starts to date. Include in all top 4 combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Merchant Banker Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Gavin Sharrock J: Hayley Hassman T: Gavin Sharrock	55	-	-	-	7%
2	2 Odds And Ends Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Cole J: Non Runner T: Tony Cole	96	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
3	3rd Pick 3 Capote Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brent Gillovic J: Non Runner T: Brent Gillovic	76	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
4	4 Cowboy Jockey: Bridget Grylls Trainer: Josh King & Maija Vance J: Bridget Grylls T: Josh King & Maija Vance	117	-	-	-	10%
5	5 Our Lykoi Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: Hanna Orting And Sophia Nolan J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: Hanna Orting And Sophia Nolan	90	-	-	-	17%
6	2nd Pick 6 Lumbridge Castle Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	65	-	-	-	39%
7	7 Winner Patch Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shaun Phelan J: Non Runner T: Shaun Phelan	45	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
8	8 Compulsion Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Paul Mirabelli J: Elen Nicholas T: Paul Mirabelli	55	-	-	-	3%
9	9 Flyhalf Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Cole J: Non Runner T: Tony Cole	129	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
10	1st Pick 10 Silky Shuba Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Craig Grylls T: Stephen Marsh	220	-	-	-	25%
11	11 Gin And Bare It Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Kylie Fawcett J: Joe Nishizuka T: Kylie Fawcett	70	-	-	-	19%
12	12 Autumn Heights Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Mark Brosnan J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Mark Brosnan	31	-	-	-	3%
13	13 Catwalk Queen Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Non Runner T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	95	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
14	14 The Giggler Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Matt Cartwright T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	62	-	-	-	7%
15	15 Tassels Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ross Mccarroll J: Non Runner T: Ross Mccarroll	86	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
16	16 Assassina Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Non Runner T: Stephen Marsh	79	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
17	17 Dunamis Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy J: Non Runner T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy	69	-	-	-	2%	Scratched

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