NZ - Cromwell - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

6.1f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

14.0K

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Verdict

LA BELLA NERA (1) has been freshened up after some modest efforts this season in tougher fields. She won her only start on this course, and in this company, from a decent draw, she is the one to beat for ours. CHARM MANHATTAN (6) capped off some solid form this prep with a comfortable BM65 win at Riccarton just over 2 weeks ago. He drops 6lbs in a race that is really not much tougher, and he can figure in the top 3 again. ROCHELLO (5) battled on gamely for fifth at Ascot Park 5 days ago and will have no fitness concerns after having 3 runs back from a spell. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she will be hard to hold out. Include in all combos. LISE PAREE (4) has been mixing her form and will have the advantage of a good gate here. Stick with her on an each-way basis. HENRY HUBBER (2) has yet to fire in a couple of starts back from a spell. This field is not strong, and he is ready now to put his best hoof forward.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1st Pick 1 La Bella Nera Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Triston Moodley T: John & Karen Parsons	90	-	-	-	23%
2	2 Henry Hubber Jockey: Donovan Cooper Trainer: S Mckay J: Donovan Cooper T: S Mckay	81	-	-	-	4%
3	3 Penvose Lad Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: Ebony Turner J: Krishna Mudhoo T: Ebony Turner	72	-	-	-	10%
4	4 Lise Paree Jockey: Gosen Jogoo Trainer: Len & Lacy Stewart J: Gosen Jogoo T: Len & Lacy Stewart	70	-	-	-	20%
5	3rd Pick 5 Rochello Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: S Mckay J: Tina Comignaghi T: S Mckay	73	-	-	-	29%
6	2nd Pick 6 Charm Manhattan Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Krystal-Marie Williams J: Brett Murray T: Krystal-Marie Williams	80	-	-	-	23%
7	7 Balzano Jockey: Brandon May Trainer: Nikki White J: Brandon May T: Nikki White	94	-	-	-	20%
8	8 Bucks Night Jockey: Kin Kwo Trainer: Nikki White J: Kin Kwo T: Nikki White	52	-	-	-	3%

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Bute

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Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.