NZ - Te Rapa - Race 7

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

20.7K

VIEW

Verdict

BHARNSTORM (6) steadily improved through his initial prep in the spring, ending on a high with a big win at Matamata over 1 ¼m in December. He has had a trial to bring his fitness levels up, and despite 6 ½f being short of his best, he can still be very competitive fresh, especially on a wet track. ESTERNAY (8) needed her first run in NZ after relocating from Australia when failing to find any form there in the spring. She slides down in class, and from a superior gate, she can be a quick improver. TRACK TESTER (3) found the company a touch easier when finishing second by a nose at this level at Matamata nearly 4 weeks ago. He is still improving, and another honest effort is expected. LIECHTENSTEIN (9) finished less than a length from the winner when runner-up at Pukekohe just over a fortnight ago. She is drawn to receive the run of the race, and another bold effort is likely. Each-way. FLEETING STAR (2) resumes from a spell, and her last run was in stakes company. Don't risk her.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Pukana Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Tim & Margaret Carter J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Tim & Margaret Carter	155	-	-	-	4%	25/1
2	2 Fleeting Star Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Joe Nishizuka T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	65	-	-	-	20%	4/1
3	3rd Pick 3 Track Tester Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Doyle T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	183	-	-	-	12%	15/2
4	4 Starclan Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Ross Mccarroll J: Matthew Cameron T: Ross Mccarroll	98	-	-	-	6%	16/1
5	5 Skymax Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: George Rooke T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	92	-	-	-	8%	13/1
6	1st Pick 6 Bharnstorm Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Jack Taplin T: Stephen Marsh	55	-	-	-	6%	16/1
7	7 Opaea Joe Jockey: Sienna Brown Trainer: Gavin Opie J: Sienna Brown T: Gavin Opie	155	-	-	-	2%	50/1
8	2nd Pick 8 Esternay Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Lance Noble J: Warren Kennedy T: Lance Noble	87	-	-	-	10%	10/1
9	9 Liechtenstein Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Sam Mcnab T: Tony Pike	144	-	-	-	14%	13/2
10	10 Sharapova Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Margaret Falconer J: Corentin Berge T: Margaret Falconer	55	-	-	-	2%	50/1
11	11 She'll Be Right Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Linda Laing J: Lynsey Satherley T: Linda Laing	48	-	-	-	2%	50/1
12	12 Trianna Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Debbie Sweeney J: Matt Cartwright T: Debbie Sweeney	38	-	-	-	4%	25/1
13	13 Amusement Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Tayla Mitchell T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	35	-	-	-	5%	20/1
14	14 Prudentia Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	72	-	-	-	9%	11/1
15	15 Interlaken Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Shane Crawford J: Unknown Jockey T: Shane Crawford	75	-	-	-	3%	33/1
16	16 Accentuate Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Craig Grylls T: Andrew Forsman	107	-	-	-	13%	7/1
17	17 Richemont Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Shane Crawford J: Unknown Jockey T: Shane Crawford	74	-	-	-	6%	18/1
18	18 Bamboozle Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde J: Unknown Jockey T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde	56	-	-	-	2%	50/1

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