NZ - Te Rapa - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on August 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Miss Understood carrying 131lbs at $13.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 6f, on heavy track, 10 len behind Bella Timing carrying 127lbs at $10.50. Sure to be in the finish. 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
Analysis Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on August 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.25 len behind Miss Understood carrying 131lbs at $13.40. The start before that 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 6f, on heavy track, 10 len behind Bella Timing carrying 127lbs at $10.50. Sure to be in the finish.
9	Second run back. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 3 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 119lbs at $13.60. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on May 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 125lbs at $18.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 9 Mineshaft Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Joe Doyle T: Pam Gerard	72	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 9 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 3 len behind Perfectmanz carrying 119lbs at $13.60. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on May 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 125lbs at $18.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
2	Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, scored a big 7 len win at this track on July 25 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Sugar Daddy carrying 120lbs at $4.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 7f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Illustrious carrying 129lbs at $4.20. Confidence back and is among the main hopes. 3rd Pick 2 Zenith Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: John Bell J: Matt Cartwright T: John Bell	80	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, scored a big 7 len win at this track on July 25 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Sugar Daddy carrying 120lbs at $4.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 7f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind Illustrious carrying 129lbs at $4.20. Confidence back and is among the main hopes.

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