NZ - Hastings - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

OPEN

Turf

HEAVY 8

29.6K

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Verdict

KNOCK OFF (5) bounced back into some good form again when finishing runner-up at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago, and his best is more than good enough to take this out. Follow your money. AMIRA D'ARGENTO (4) broke through for a deserved win at New Plymouth a week ago, and she maps to receive the run of the race here. The rise in class will hold no fears for her, and she can repeat the dose. BELARDO BOY (1) has been mixing his form this prep, but this is the right race for him, and as long as the track is heavy, he is capable of winning this. BENEFACTOR (3) sat back and was too strong for the top pick last time out, and even with an extra 4lbs to carry, she can repeat the dose. THE ENTERTAINER (6) needed the run when finishing fourth fresh up at Hawera nearly a fortnight ago. She will be a quick improver in this. MANZOR BLUE (2) resumes from a spell over a trip that is well short of her best, but she still can't be ignored, so keep her safe in the small field.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Belardo Boy Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	128	-	-	-	12%	15/2
2	2 Manzor Blue Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	115	-	-	-	13%	7/1
3	3 Benefactor Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	115	-	-	-	29%	5/2
4	2nd Pick 4 Amira D'argento Jockey: Abinith Simon Trainer: Taui Johnson J: Abinith Simon T: Taui Johnson	105	-	-	-	31%	9/4
5	1st Pick 5 Knock Off Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Gerard Cvitanovich J: Leah Hemi T: Gerard Cvitanovich	109	-	-	-	25%	3/1
6	6 The Entertainer Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Bill Thurlow J: Tom Wigram T: Bill Thurlow	88	-	-	-	12%	8/1

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