NZ - Ascot Park - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

11.8K

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Verdict

THE BLUE DIAMOND (9) gave a good sight in front at Wingatui last time out, and was reported to have raced greenly throughout the running that day. She is edging closer to her first win, and from a handy gate, she can get the job done today. EASTERLY (1) has been a slow-maturing gelding who has looked a lot stronger this year, and his last start for third at Riverton was full of merit. He has a superior gate for his peak run, and he won't have to improve by much to win a race like this. TEDDY BAKER (4) will be resuming from a long spell, and he is also making his South Island debut. His trial form in the North Island was good, and he won't be long in breaking through for a win. Check the market moves. JUST HENRI (8) is a lightly tried 9YO mare who is having her best prep yet, following on from a fresh third at Riverton with a game second there 15 days ago. She can go one better here. RHEINHARDT (2) was third on debut at Riverton, and will improve further from that run. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind The Hares Ears with 122lbs at $14.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Brutal Riff with 122lbs at $11.20. Worth following, and she goes on top. 1st Pick 9 The Blue Diamond Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Triston Moodley T: Robert Dennis	92	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind The Hares Ears with 122lbs at $14.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Brutal Riff with 122lbs at $11.20. Worth following, and she goes on top.
1	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 129lbs at $30.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 122lbs at $12.60. Fitter now and making headway. Capable of fighting out the finish again. 2nd Pick 1 Easterly Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Jenn Sheridan J: Amber Riddell T: Jenn Sheridan	125	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 129lbs at $30.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 122lbs at $12.60. Fitter now and making headway. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
4	Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Viva Glam carrying 125lbs at $15.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 4 Teddy Baker Jockey: Daniel Bothamley Trainer: Jim Curran J: Daniel Bothamley T: Jim Curran	39	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Viva Glam carrying 125lbs at $15.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return.

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