NZ - Te Rapa - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

23.7K

VIEW

Verdict

RIBKRAKA (1) was back in form when finishing third here 2 weeks ago when making up some late ground from just off the pace. He is ready now for another attempt at 1m, and he is well placed to go one better. MINESHAFT (9) caught the eye with a solid late finish for fourth fresh up at Ruakaka 3 weeks ago, and he won't have to improve by much to figure in the top 3 this time. ZENITH (2) continued to improve with racing this prep, and got the job done fourth up here 4 weeks ago, scoring as the favourite by over 7 lengths. He revels in heavy ground, and with conditions to suit, he can repeat the dose. AMAZONIA (5) fought on gamely for second here a fortnight ago over 7f, and she tries 1m for the first time. If she can see out the extra 1f, then she can figure in the top 3 again. TRANSACTION (3) has been very honest through the winter, and she deserves a winning turn. She meets an even field, and should be kept safe again.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Ribkraka Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	83	-	-	-	13%	7/1
2	3rd Pick 2 Zenith Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: John Bell J: Matt Cartwright T: John Bell	80	-	-	-	23%	7/2
3	3 Transaction Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Kylie Hoskin J: Samantha Collett T: Kylie Hoskin	65	-	-	-	12%	8/1
4	4 Afterglo Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Stephen Autridge J: George Rooke T: Stephen Autridge	143	-	-	-	19%	9/2
5	5 Amazonia Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: John Bell J: Craig Grylls T: John Bell	77	-	-	-	19%	9/2
6	6 Drommy Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Michael Mcnab T: Ben & Ryan Foote	95	-	-	-	15%	6/1
7	7 Misissipi Gambler Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Non Runner T: Ben & Ryan Foote	86	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
8	8 Billy Blinx Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy J: Warren Kennedy T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy	80	-	-	-	6%	18/1
9	2nd Pick 9 Mineshaft Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Joe Doyle T: Pam Gerard	72	-	-	-	5%	20/1
10	10 Time Traveller Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Peter & Jessica Brosnan J: Jack Taplin T: Peter & Jessica Brosnan	61	-	-	-	2%	80/1

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