NZ - New Plymouth - Race 8

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 10

23.4K

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Verdict

EXPLOSIVE IMPACT (8) may have found it hard to win another race, but her form this prep suggests that she won't have to wait much longer to get that overdue break through. A good draw on her home course, makes her the one to beat in this. INDIAN GOLD (6) has been mixing his form, but he saves his best for his home track, and he should be kept safe in all top 4 combos. RYDERS LEGACY (10) has needed both of his runs back from a spell, and stepping up from 7f to 1 ?m is the key for us. Each way value. SACRED ZED (4) dropped down to BM60 company and was too strong as the favourite at Woodville nearly 3 weeks ago. This is tougher, but he is rock-hard fit, and not out of it. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1m, in the wet, 0.2 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 121lbs at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.2 len behind Reconvene with 122lbs at $7.50. Sure to run well again. 1st Pick 8 Explosive Impact Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Tom Wigram T: Allan Sharrock	130	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1m, in the wet, 0.2 len behind Don's Legacy carrying 121lbs at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 12 at Hawera on August 9 over 1m, on rain affected going, 1.2 len behind Reconvene with 122lbs at $7.50. Sure to run well again.
15	At the latest run did the work up front then tired ran last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1 ½m, slow going 14 len behind With Grace with 130lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1 5/16m, in the wet, 0.6 len behind Heza Sharp One with 119lbs at $3.90. Better than last run and rates among the chances. 2nd Pick 15 Arjay's Flight Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shaun Phelan J: Non Runner T: Shaun Phelan	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run did the work up front then tired ran last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1 ½m, slow going 14 len behind With Grace with 130lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1 5/16m, in the wet, 0.6 len behind Heza Sharp One with 119lbs at $3.90. Better than last run and rates among the chances.
6	At the latest run 6th of 13 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind The Finnster carrying 127lbs at $6. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on August 15 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox with 129lbs at $6.40. Key top 4 runner. 3rd Pick 6 Indian Gold Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Liam Kauri T: Allan Sharrock	119	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 13 at Wanganui on August 29 over 1 ¼m, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind The Finnster carrying 127lbs at $6. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on August 15 over 1 ¼m, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Hi Yo Fox Rox with 129lbs at $6.40. Key top 4 runner.

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