NZ - Otaki - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

28.5K

VIEW

Verdict

RAREZA (7) got back from a wide gate and had plenty to do on the turn but flashed home to score when 1st-up here last start. Has won twice at this trip and 2nd-up before. Take beating again. AMAZING SON (4) has put in sound efforts last couple when close up behind War Princess at Hastings, the latest in a G3. Danger here. COSENTINO (9) well backed favourite when urged to the top before handing up and battled on fairly here 1st-up behind Rareza. Better for that run and has won two of three 2nd-up starts. Respect. BELZONI (13) got going late from the tail for 3rd behind Rareza here last start over 6f. Good record at this trip and placed 2 of 3 at Otaki. Can figure again here. OLD BILL BONE (8) got back last and battled past a couple last start but that was at G3 level. Placed both runs 3rd-up and loves this track and trip. Wide draw again the query.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second run back. First-up after five months won by a 0.4 len at this track on October 17 over 6f in soft going defeating Lucullan with 119lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 14 in the G3 Rotorua Stakes at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Churchillian with 126lbs at $23. No reason she cannot get the job done again. 1st Pick 7 Rareza Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Cody Cole J: Samantha Collett T: Cody Cole	127	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months won by a 0.4 len at this track on October 17 over 6f in soft going defeating Lucullan with 119lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 14 in the G3 Rotorua Stakes at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Churchillian with 126lbs at $23. No reason she cannot get the job done again.
4	At the latest run 3rd of 15 in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint at Hastings on October 10 over 7f, slow going 0.9 len behind War Princess carrying 117lbs at $40.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Hastings on September 12 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind War Princess with 119lbs at $6.50. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 4 Amazing Son Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	203	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 15 in the G3 Red Badge Spring Sprint at Hastings on October 10 over 7f, slow going 0.9 len behind War Princess carrying 117lbs at $40.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Hastings on September 12 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind War Princess with 119lbs at $6.50. Leading prospect.
9	Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track on October 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Rareza carrying 121lbs at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Azeezle carrying 120lbs at $16.40. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up. 3rd Pick 9 Cosentino Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	73	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track on October 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Rareza carrying 121lbs at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Azeezle carrying 120lbs at $16.40. Generally goes run well second-up and is a definite threat in this line-up.

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