NZ - New Plymouth - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

OPEN

Turf

HEAVY 10

29.2K

VIEW

Verdict

RIVERPLATE (3) was out of the money but not far off the money in a strong G2 Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa a fortnight ago, and he will find this much easier. Hard to beat. TURN THE ACE (2) will be looking for an uncontested lead in this field, and if he gets his won way in front, he will take plenty of pegging back. CREMANT (12) cops a wide gate, but she has been racing well enough in BM75 company through the winter, and if she can manage the 7f for the first time, then she can run into the top 4 again. ONE BOLD CAT (1) is the class horse of the field resuming from a spell on his home track where he has a terrific record. He comes to hand quickly, so don't underestimate his winning claims. DIOMEDES (11) has been freshened since winning at Woodville in June. He has trialled up nicely, and is well worth including in all combos to be safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, in the wet, 0.4 len behind Amazing Son carrying 128lbs at $4.30. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at Hastings on August 22 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.3 len behind Testwin with 130lbs at $5.90. Rates highly and expected to measure up. 1st Pick 9 Procul Boy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gail Temperton J: Non Runner T: Gail Temperton	65	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, in the wet, 0.4 len behind Amazing Son carrying 128lbs at $4.30. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 at Hastings on August 22 over 6f, on heavy track, 0.3 len behind Testwin with 130lbs at $5.90. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
3	Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa on August 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Alabama Lass with 129lbs at $51.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Trentham on January 17 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Connello carrying 128lbs at $16.20. Is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 3 Riverplate Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Andrew Campbell J: Toni Davies T: Andrew Campbell	68	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa on August 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind Alabama Lass with 129lbs at $51.90. Previously second-up ran second last of 10 at Trentham on January 17 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Connello carrying 128lbs at $16.20. Is among the leading hopes.
2	At the latest run 5th of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Belles Beau with 126lbs at $8.80. The start before that struggled in the run home, 9th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1m, in the wet, 9 len behind Quintabelle carrying 123lbs at $14.10. Look for a much better performance. 3rd Pick 2 Turn The Ace Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Suzy Gordon J: Jonathan Riddell T: Suzy Gordon	132	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at Wanganui on August 29 over 6f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Belles Beau with 126lbs at $8.80. The start before that struggled in the run home, 9th of 18 in the G3 Winter Cup at Riccarton Park on August 1 over 1m, in the wet, 9 len behind Quintabelle carrying 123lbs at $14.10. Look for a much better performance.

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Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

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