NZ - New Plymouth - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

29.2K

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Verdict

SKATTEBO (4) keeps on winning at good odds and he showed plenty of determination to lead throughout and score over 1 m at Waverley last start. He rises in grade but has continued to improve with racing, and if he can overcome the wide draw he is capable of getting the job done again. LIQUID LES (1) has yet to hit top gear this campaign but has been tackling stronger company than this. He may try and cross from a wide gate here, and if he can find the lead, he could take plenty of pegging back. JUNGLE LOVE (6) has been a model of consistency this prep, filling the placings at all three starts and going down narrowly when runner-up at Waverley most recently. She looks close to a deserved win and her stable is running hot at the moment. Stick with her. SCARLET TEMPLE (7) returned to winning form with an impressive performance at Arawa Park last start and, she has the ability to figure prominently again. Include in all combos. JACK IN THE BOX (8) was a big winner last start. Don't risk.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start won by a head at Waverley July 4 over 1 m on a rain affected track defeating Jungle Love carrying 125lbs at $10.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Belzoni with 128lbs at $10.80. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. 1st Pick 4 Skattebo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Non Runner T: Janelle Millar	122	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start won by a head at Waverley July 4 over 1 m on a rain affected track defeating Jungle Love carrying 125lbs at $10.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Wanganui on June 13 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Belzoni with 128lbs at $10.80. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.
1	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Prioress carrying 131lbs at $36.30. Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Waverley on July 4 over 7f, slow going 6 len behind Bonnard with 112lbs at $24.80. Racing well. Worth forgiving and can turn things around. 2nd Pick 1 Liquid Les Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Craig Williamson J: Elen Nicholas T: Craig Williamson	85	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Prioress carrying 131lbs at $36.30. Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Waverley on July 4 over 7f, slow going 6 len behind Bonnard with 112lbs at $24.80. Racing well. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
6	Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1 m, slow going head behind Skattebo carrying 125lbs at $3.30. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1m, slow going nose behind Flamenco with 128lbs at $2.80. Expected to go well again. 3rd Pick 6 Jungle Love Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Peter Lock J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Peter Lock	135	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Waverley on July 4 over 1 m, slow going head behind Skattebo carrying 125lbs at $3.30. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1m, slow going nose behind Flamenco with 128lbs at $2.80. Expected to go well again.

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