NZ - New Plymouth - Race 3

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

29.2K

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Verdict

BEAUESK (2) has returned in excellent order this prep and went within a whisker of victory when finishing a close second over 6f at Waverley last start. He is facing a tougher assignment here, but we think he will have no trouble measuring up again. CREMANT (4) regained winning form with a determined performance over this distance at Waverley 2 weeks ago, and he boasts an outstanding record at the trip. He again shapes as one of the main each-way contenders. RIBKRAKA (1) turned his form around in style with a tough win at Te Rapa last start after an unplaced effort before that. He has won his only start here, and with the aid of a 4lbs claim, he will again be highly competitive. TULSA KING (6) had his last start in the NZ Derby, and resumes after a break that would have done him the world of good. He has an excellent first-up record, and is nicely placed to give this a shake. BRIGIT (8) is a local mare who won her last start at Woodville nearly a month ago. Don't risk her.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Ribkraka Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Liam Kauri T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	81	-	-	-	17%	5/1
2	1st Pick 2 Beauesk Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Jim Chung T: Robbie Patterson	125	-	-	-	25%	3/1
3	3 Bella Timing Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Floor Moerman T: Allan Sharrock	117	-	-	-	12%	15/2
4	2nd Pick 4 Cremant Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	83	-	-	-	20%	4/1
5	5 Im Bartholomew Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Tony Dravitzki J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Tony Dravitzki	75	-	-	-	10%	9/1
6	6 Tulsa King Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Aaron Bidlake J: Elen Nicholas T: Aaron Bidlake	62	-	-	-	15%	6/1
7	7 Stewart Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Gavin Sharrock J: Hayley Hassman T: Gavin Sharrock	108	-	-	-	9%	11/1
8	8 Brigit Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Toni Davies T: Allan Sharrock	127	-	-	-	13%	7/1

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Bullet

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Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.