NZ - Arawa - Race 8

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

9.6K

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Verdict

TIMETOPLAYTHEGAME (7) needed his first 2 starts back from a spell, and then put the writing on the wall with a gritty second by a nose at Te Aroha nearly 4 weeks ago, in a race that has had its form franked since then. He is down in weight and set to go one better. ILLUSTRIOUS (6) made progress early last prep before training off. He resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good, and Robbie Patterson will have him ready to rumble fresh. LADY IMPENDING (9) has been rather disappointing in 3 runs back from a spell, but it is important to note that both of her career wins have come here on soft ground. Stick with her. LOS SALSERO (3) tackled some better fields on ground that was firmer than he prefers at the end of his last prep. He resumes from a spell, and with the aid of a 4lbs claim, he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. BADGERINGDAWITNESS (1) resumes from a spell, and he can't be taken lightly, so follow any market moves.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, nose behind Jelly Roll with 130lbs at $4.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 6 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 132lbs at $5.60. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 7 Timetoplaythegame Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: David Greene J: Rihaan Goyaram T: David Greene	163	-	-	-	20%
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, nose behind Jelly Roll with 130lbs at $4.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 6 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 132lbs at $5.60. Expected to feature.
6	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1m, soft track, 8 len behind The Precursor with 126lbs at $6.80. On debut fourth in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 5 len behind Bolt carrying 122lbs at $4.20. Shows promise and worth following up. 2nd Pick 6 Illustrious Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Craig Grylls T: Robbie Patterson	92	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway December 27 over 1m, soft track, 8 len behind The Precursor with 126lbs at $6.80. On debut fourth in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 5 len behind Bolt carrying 122lbs at $4.20. Shows promise and worth following up.
9	At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Nicconi County carrying 127lbs at $16.10. The start before that 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Moneypenny with 119lbs at $27.10. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. 3rd Pick 9 Lady Impending Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Wiremu Pinn T: Stephen Marsh	104	-	-	-	10%
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Nicconi County carrying 127lbs at $16.10. The start before that 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Moneypenny with 119lbs at $27.10. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

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