NZ - Te Rapa - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

VIEW

Verdict

SCOLERA (9) returns from a short break after showing good form last campaign, including a strong placing at Ellerslie fresh up. She looked in good condition when winning a recent trial late last month, and with some luck, she can finish all over the top of her rivals late here. ERIN GO BRAGH (7) resumed with a fair effort at Ellerslie as the favourite when peaking late to finish sixth. She should strip fitter for that outing, and she has enough ability to give this a shake. Follow your money. TESTWIN (5) has an excellent fresh record and resumes off a handy trial placing ahead of this assignment. He has been patiently handled, and he demands plenty of respect. SHE'S ALL THAT (4) was disappointing here last start after a smart Trentham win two runs earlier. She is worth another chance, and despite her wide gate, she can easily bounce back into the money. JETHRO TULL (3) resumes from a spell with 2 trials under his belt, and he can play a part in the finish, so don't risk him.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Reptak Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Sam Mcnab T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	70	-	-	-	10%	10/1
2	2 Butterfield Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Patrick Mccarten J: Non Runner T: Patrick Mccarten	87	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
3	3 Jethro Tull Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Brent Gillovic J: Non Runner T: Brent Gillovic	61	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
4	4 She's All That Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Craig Grylls T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	129	-	-	-	10%	9/1
5	3rd Pick 5 Testwin Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Elen Nicholas T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	52	-	-	-	8%	13/1
6	6 Ribkraka Jockey: Erin M Leighton Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Erin M Leighton T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	92	-	-	-	5%	20/1
7	2nd Pick 7 Erin Go Bragh Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	102	-	-	-	10%	9/1
8	8 Midori Glory Jockey: Ethan Jones Trainer: Todd Mitchell J: Ethan Jones T: Todd Mitchell	81	-	-	-	5%	20/1
9	1st Pick 9 Scolera Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Jim Collett J: Samantha Collett T: Jim Collett	92	-	-	-	25%	3/1
10	10 Vieni Su Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Warren Kennedy T: Barbara Kennedy	86	-	-	-	5%	20/1
11	11 Live On Air Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Danica Guy J: Joe Nishizuka T: Danica Guy	72	-	-	-	8%	12/1
12	12 Moneypenny Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: Barbara Kennedy	83	-	-	-	6%	18/1
13	13 Chateau Vallee Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Donna Coutts J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Donna Coutts	48	-	-	-	5%	20/1
14	14 Prudentia Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	86	-	-	-	17%	5/1
15	15 Dramatic Miss Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Tayla Mitchell T: Stephen Marsh	73	-	-	-	8%	12/1
16	16 Lady Impending Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephen Marsh	78	-	-	-	5%	20/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

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Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Bute

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