NZ - New Plymouth - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

4.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

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Verdict

ROC ALL NIGHT (1) has been patiently handled by a top local stable, and he is resuming from a short spell that would have done him the world of good. He has a good draw, and will be ready to rumble fresh up. CLASSY BRAHMA (3) may have found it hard to win another race, but she is seldom far from the action, including her resuming effort for third at Hawera nearly 4 weeks ago. She is likely to be an each-way threat again. LUMINANCE (10) won't lack fitness, and she would appreciate a track that is not so testing as well. Stick with her on an each-way basis. LAURA'S LEGACY (8) has been given time to mature after some solid runs early in her last prep. She benefits from a 7lbs claim, and is worth each-way consideration.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Wanganui June 13 over 6 ¾f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Belzoni with 126lbs at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.2 len Wanganui May 10 over 6f slow track defeating Real Comedy carrying 129lbs at $2.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner. 1st Pick 1 Roc All Night Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Kelly Myers T: Robbie Patterson	83	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Wanganui June 13 over 6 ¾f, soft track, 0.5 len behind Belzoni with 126lbs at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 0.2 len Wanganui May 10 over 6f slow track defeating Real Comedy carrying 129lbs at $2.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner.
3	Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Aliyana Belle with 128lbs at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Leinster with 123lbs at $11.50. Further improvement in store. 2nd Pick 3 Classy Brahma Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory Trainer: Trudy & Vaughan Keegan J: Kavish Chowdhoory T: Trudy & Vaughan Keegan	78	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, on heavy track, 3 len behind Aliyana Belle with 128lbs at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Leinster with 123lbs at $11.50. Further improvement in store.
4	Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Marotiri Marsta carrying 119lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Nedelin with 125lbs at $6.20. Genuine performer who is expected to go well. 3rd Pick 4 Falcrests Belle Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Nikki Hurdle J: Non Runner T: Nikki Hurdle	72	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Marotiri Marsta carrying 119lbs at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 5f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Nedelin with 125lbs at $6.20. Genuine performer who is expected to go well.

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