NZ - Te Rapa - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

PARTY TIME (10) stuck to her task gamely fresh up at Ellerslie nearly 3 weeks ago, peaking late, and finishing third less than a length from the winner. She cops another wide gate, but with Michael McNab picking up the ride, she should be among the hardest to beat. RIOJA (11) has been given time to mature, and has been showing plenty of promise in her short career to date. She may already be wanting more ground, but with a couple of trials under her belt, she will be ready to rumble fresh up. MAGIC CARPET (1) did not race up to expectations in some hot 3YO fields earlier in the year, but his spring form was very good. He has trialled up twice, and must be kept safe in all top 4 combos. NAVY ENSIGN (2) made plenty of progress as a 3YO, and he is all set for another good season after winning a recent Ellerslie trial. If he doesn't need the run, then he can figure in the top 3 fresh. WISE CHOICE (6) won his maiden here by a nose nearly 9 weeks ago. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.8 len behind With A Vengeance with 126lbs at $5.40. Previously second-up 7th of 13 in a 3yo SWP at Trentham on March 28 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Lady Iris with 121lbs at $9.10. Has a solid strike rate and is a winning chance. 1st Pick 10 Party Time Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Cody Cole J: Michael Mcnab T: Cody Cole	151	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.8 len behind With A Vengeance with 126lbs at $5.40. Previously second-up 7th of 13 in a 3yo SWP at Trentham on March 28 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Lady Iris with 121lbs at $9.10. Has a solid strike rate and is a winning chance.
11	Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track April 17 over 6f, in the wet, 11 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 121lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Party Time with 123lbs at $3.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 11 Rioja Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Simon & Katrina Alexander J: Warren Kennedy T: Simon & Katrina Alexander	83	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track April 17 over 6f, in the wet, 11 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 121lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 5 ½f, 1.1 len behind Party Time with 123lbs at $3.30. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return.
1	Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby March 7 over 1 ½m, 23 len behind Road To Paris with 126lbs at $107.20. Previously first up, 11th of 14 at Tauranga Rating 75 February 5 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Dramatic Miss with 127lbs at $9.80. Expected to feature fresh up. 3rd Pick 1 Magic Carpet Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	116	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby March 7 over 1 ½m, 23 len behind Road To Paris with 126lbs at $107.20. Previously first up, 11th of 14 at Tauranga Rating 75 February 5 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Dramatic Miss with 127lbs at $9.80. Expected to feature fresh up.

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