NZ - Riccarton - Race 10

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 7

15.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

COGNITO (1) resumes from a spell, and he has a terrific record fresh up, including 3 wins. He has had a recent tune-up trial and has only missed a cheque once in 6 starts on this course, which includes 3 wins. A kilo claim helps, and he is set to give this a big shake. CHAPINTEEL (9) resumes from a spell with the advantage of the pole position, and is a winner 3 times on this track in the past. She is at her best with some cut in the ground, and a bold run can be expected fresh up. Check the market moves. IFFIDIDIT (3) can be faulted with his form, and he will have no problem dropping back to a mile from a middle distance. He is very versatile and has each-way claims in this. KINDLING SPARK (8) was put aside after finishing last on a heavy track in the NZ Cup over 2 miles in the spring. She looked in good nick at a recent trial, and over a mile fresh up, she can't be taken lightly. Include. QUINTABELLE (5) was close up when resuming here 11 days ago, and has to be included again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track in the LR Easter Classic October 25 over 1 ¼m, 2 len behind Sir Albert carrying 126lbs at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track August 30 over 1m slow track defeating Riviera Rebel carrying 119lbs at $12.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 1 Cognito Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Triston Moodley T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	87	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track in the LR Easter Classic October 25 over 1 ¼m, 2 len behind Sir Albert carrying 126lbs at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track August 30 over 1m slow track defeating Riviera Rebel carrying 119lbs at $12.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
9	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track November 8 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 127lbs at $5.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1m, 7 len behind Richard Stomper with 119lbs at $9.60. Expect a forward showing. 2nd Pick 9 Chapinteel Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	75	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track November 8 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Sunset Boulevard carrying 127lbs at $5.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 7 over 1m, 7 len behind Richard Stomper with 119lbs at $9.60. Expect a forward showing.
3	Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 1.2 len behind Noble Knight with 117lbs at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Bozo carrying 120lbs at $17.60. Another big run is on the cards. 3rd Pick 3 Iffididit Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Anna Furlong J: Billy Jacobson T: Anna Furlong	101	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1 ¼m, in the wet, 1.2 len behind Noble Knight with 117lbs at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Kumara on January 10 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Bozo carrying 120lbs at $17.60. Another big run is on the cards.

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