NZ - New Plymouth - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

9.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SUNSET BOULEVARD (3) has kept on stepping up this season, and after running on late over a mile off a freshen up at Otaki in his penultimate start, he was too tough for a good field at Trentham 6 days ago. He will have no trouble with the quick backup, and after a 7lbs claim, he is perfectly placed to repeat the dose. BELLE TRIBUTE (6) was a comfortable winner at Whanganui over a mile last time out, and will be dropping 10lbs in weight. The extra 2f won't be a problem, so go again. FREEBELLE (8) has been thereabouts this season, improving again to finish third at Otaki 2 weeks ago. She is nicely placed at the weights and is expected to run her usual honest race. KNIGHTS REALM (4) did not fire at Matamata 3 weeks ago over 7 ½f, but he is more suited to this trip. He may try to take them all the way, so don't risk him. WOLFGANG (1) is a tough veteran that might need the run, but he can never be ruled out of a top 4 finish at this level.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 1 over 1 5/16m on a rain affected track defeating Uncle Arch with 129lbs at $5.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 129lbs at $19.60. Big chance again. 1st Pick 3 Sunset Boulevard Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin Myers	142	-	-	-	40%
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a 0.2 len at Trentham March 1 over 1 5/16m on a rain affected track defeating Uncle Arch with 129lbs at $5.40. The start before that second last of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Freddie Time carrying 129lbs at $19.60. Big chance again.
5	Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going head behind Freddie Time with 119lbs at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1m, in the wet, 7 len behind Knights Realm with 117lbs at $2.40. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort. 2nd Pick 5 Bridal Train Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Non Runner T: Allan Sharrock	122	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going head behind Freddie Time with 119lbs at $5.70. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1m, in the wet, 7 len behind Knights Realm with 117lbs at $2.40. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
2	Last start from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Freddie Time with 127lbs at $12.10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Kumara January 10 over 1m in soft going defeating In Vegas with 126lbs at $4. Well placed. Very tough to beat. 3rd Pick 2 Bozo Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Non Runner T: Kevin Myers	116	-	-	-	13%	Scratched
Analysis Last start from last on the turn 7th of 9 at Otaki on February 21 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Freddie Time with 127lbs at $12.10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Kumara January 10 over 1m in soft going defeating In Vegas with 126lbs at $4. Well placed. Very tough to beat.

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