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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Cremant with 128lbs at $6.20. The start before that won by a nose at Wanganui June 13 over 6f on a soft track defeating Cremant carrying 119lbs at $8.70. Looks a key runner. 1st Pick 2 Beauesk Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Jim Chung T: Robbie Patterson	125	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Cremant with 128lbs at $6.20. The start before that won by a nose at Wanganui June 13 over 6f on a soft track defeating Cremant carrying 119lbs at $8.70. Looks a key runner.
4	Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by 0.6 len at Waverley July 4 over 6f in soft going defeating Beauesk carrying 120lbs at $4.70. Before that 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 6f, slow going nose behind Beauesk carrying 117lbs at $7.20. Draws well and another big run is in store. 2nd Pick 4 Cremant Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	83	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start favourite, won by 0.6 len at Waverley July 4 over 6f in soft going defeating Beauesk carrying 120lbs at $4.70. Before that 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on June 13 over 6f, slow going nose behind Beauesk carrying 117lbs at $7.20. Draws well and another big run is in store.
1	At the latest run won by a long-neck at Te Rapa July 4 over 7f in the wet defeating Lotus carrying 126lbs at $5.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Tauranga on June 27 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Rocking carrying 118lbs at $10.90. Back in form and is expected to run well again. 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
Analysis At the latest run won by a long-neck at Te Rapa July 4 over 7f in the wet defeating Lotus carrying 126lbs at $5.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Tauranga on June 27 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Rocking carrying 118lbs at $10.90. Back in form and is expected to run well again.

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