NZ - Riccarton - Race 10

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

20.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HOORAY FOR HARRY (10) has hit the line in each of his last 2 starts, and there will be no fitness excuses fourth up from a spell. The key this time is having Opie Bosson replace an apprentice, and he should go close to taking this out. COOL 'N' FAST (2) was a game runner-up here when chasing down a hat-trick of wins last time out, 3 weeks ago. He drops to 6f, but that should not be a problem, and he should be right in the finish again. QUEEN OF SHEBA (15) was runner-up in the Gore Guineas in her penultimate start, and may have been a run short over 5f here last week when finishing fifth. The extra 1f is ideal, and she can bounce straight back into the money here. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (13) cops a tough gate, but she has been genuine since relocating to the South Island. With the right run, she can figure in the top 4 again in an even contest. TORONTO (4) was narrowly beaten in his first run on this track fresh up last week. He has real ability, and he can go one better.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Last start 6th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 125lbs at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 125lbs at $7.20. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes. 1st Pick 10 Hooray For Harry Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	144	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Champagne Diblu carrying 125lbs at $7.90. The run before that 5th of 7 at Wingatui on March 27 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Our Clarry carrying 125lbs at $7.20. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes.
2	Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Iron Hawk with 130lbs at $5.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 7f defeating Maybe Diva carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Expected to measure up. 2nd Pick 2 Cool 'n' Fast Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	108	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on April 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Iron Hawk with 130lbs at $5.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 7f defeating Maybe Diva carrying 125lbs at $4.10. Expected to measure up.
15	Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 5f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Mi Bella with 117lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 6f, slow going 0.1 len behind Better Shared with 121lbs at $6.90. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. 3rd Pick 15 Queen Of Sheba Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: Anna Furlong J: Tina Comignaghi T: Anna Furlong	140	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 5f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Mi Bella with 117lbs at $5. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 6f, slow going 0.1 len behind Better Shared with 121lbs at $6.90. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.