NZ - Te Rapa - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

20.4K

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Verdict

SKATTEBO (2) held on for a tough win at Waverley 3 weeks ago to make it 3 wins from just 5 starts, and each time he has paid good money. He was scratched last week due to a wide gate, and from a handy draw here, he can repeat the dose, especially with the aid of a 9lbs claim. LOTUS (1) has not won for some time and was a game runner-up by a neck here 3 weeks ago. She is facing a similar set up in this, and she has to be among the hardest to beat again. SENSE OF TIMING (5) is heading the right way with her form, and ran on strongly to finish third in the same race as the second pick last time out. Michael McNab sticks with him, and so do we. EIZUS (9) will be at her peak fitness fourth up from a spell, and his stable has a good record when trekking their team to this track. Stick with her on an each-way basis. PEGASUS (6) made the most of a good ride when winning at Matamata nearly 6 weeks ago. He is up in class, but down in weight, and is worth following. Each way.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Lotus Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Hayley Hassman T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	158	-	-	-	46%
2	1st Pick 2 Skattebo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Non Runner T: Janelle Millar	128	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
3	3 Amira D'argento Jockey: Abinith Simon Trainer: Taui Johnson J: Abinith Simon T: Taui Johnson	125	-	-	-	10%
4	4 Tregor Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Jim Collett J: Non Runner T: Jim Collett	127	-	-	-	8%	Scratched
5	3rd Pick 5 Sense Of Timing Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Michael Mcnab T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	112	-	-	-	13%
6	6 Pegasus Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Darrel Lang J: Craig Grylls T: Darrel Lang	91	-	-	-	29%
7	7 Digger Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Darrell Hollinshead J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Darrell Hollinshead	90	-	-	-	19%
8	8 Double Take Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: J & R Vance J: Masahiro Hashizume T: J & R Vance	87	-	-	-	4%
9	9 Eizus Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Non Runner T: Allan Sharrock	109	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
10	10 Final Reason Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Rudy Liefting J: Non Runner T: Rudy Liefting	83	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
11	11 Mineshaft Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Non Runner T: Pam Gerard	58	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
12	12 Just A Tipple Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Gavin Opie J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Gavin Opie	66	-	-	-	10%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Show Wager

Betting on a horse to finish in the first three spots, which pays out the same whether they win or run second or third.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.