NZ - Riccarton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.2K

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Verdict

BELLISH BOY (1) was beaten as the favourite fresh up in her first run in the South Island, finishing fourth here 4 weeks ago over 6f. The extra 1f will make all the difference this time, and he will also be a lot tighter in his conditions, so follow your money. On top. COOL AS BLING (13) was a promising juvenile who ended that season with a second at stakes level here in early May. He has won a recent trial, so has gone the right way over his break, and he can take this out, especially with a handy 7lbs claim. SHEZA PROFESSIONAL (15) was a beaten favourite on debut at Timaru nearly 3 weeks ago, but was only a length of the winner in third place. She will relish more ground, and can make amends in this. ELEVATE (16) cops a bad gate for his return off a long spell, and any market confidence would be worth following. NAMELESS (6) finished close up in some good fields as a 3YO, and has since joined the in-form Meg Cunneen stable. 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
1	Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 13 at this track on August 29 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Recital carrying 129lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 6th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Lunaman carrying 127lbs at $5.30. Fitter and is expected to do much better. 1st Pick 1 Bellish Boy Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	131	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 13 at this track on August 29 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Recital carrying 129lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 6th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going 4 len behind Lunaman carrying 127lbs at $5.30. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
13	Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 in the LR CJC Champagne Stakes at this track on May 2 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Zafar carrying 126lbs at $19.40. First up last campaign ran second last of 7 at this track on January 24 over 4f, in the wet, 10 len behind Miss Twinkle with 126lbs at $2.90. Won an Ashburton trial over 5f on September 15. Everything points to a positive return. 2nd Pick 13 Cool As Bling Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: David Walsh J: Tom Wigram T: David Walsh	133	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation came home strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 9 in the LR CJC Champagne Stakes at this track on May 2 over 6f, slow going 0.9 len behind Zafar carrying 126lbs at $19.40. First up last campaign ran second last of 7 at this track on January 24 over 4f, in the wet, 10 len behind Miss Twinkle with 126lbs at $2.90. Won an Ashburton trial over 5f on September 15. Everything points to a positive return.
15	Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Citala carrying 119lbs at $2.60. Rates highly and can go on with it. 3rd Pick 15 Sheza Professional Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	158	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 7 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Citala carrying 119lbs at $2.60. Rates highly and can go on with it.

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