NZ - Riccarton - Race 2

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

20.9f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 9

58.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

AFFORDABLE (6) won the traditional lead-up to this race last Saturday, and will carry the same weight against a similar field here. He is a safe hurdler who can plough through a heavy track to win again. THE BAMBINO (4) warmed up late when finishing fourth behind the top pick last time out, and the extra 5 ½f is what this fellow is all about. Hard to beat. DICTATION (2) is still building his fitness, and his last start third will have him spot on for his main target this year. He is ready to win again at short notice. HAPPY STAR (1) had his last start on the flat when finishing a game third at Waverley just over 2 weeks ago. He has to lump 154lbs, but will always try his best. Each way. TAIKA (3) will give the Nelson/McDougal stable a strong hand in this, and his best effort would take him close to winning this. Include in all top 4 combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	1 Happy Star Jockey: Shaun Fannin Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Shaun Fannin T: Kevin Myers	231	-	-	-	17%
2	3rd Pick 2 Dictation Jockey: M Gillies Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: M Gillies T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	121	-	-	-	17%
3	3 Taika Jockey: Hamish Mc Neill Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Hamish Mc Neill T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	95	-	-	-	4%
4	2nd Pick 4 The Bambino Jockey: Emily J Farr Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Emily J Farr T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	92	-	-	-	34%
5	5 Quid Jockey: Kylan Wiles Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Kylan Wiles T: Kevin Myers	146	-	-	-	25%
6	1st Pick 6 Affordable Jockey: Jay Kozaczek Trainer: Jo Rathbone J: Jay Kozaczek T: Jo Rathbone	142	-	-	-	20%
7	7 Hidalgo Jockey: Jordan Hart Trainer: Niall Quinn J: Jordan Hart T: Niall Quinn	88	-	-	-	2%
8	8 Little Thief Jockey: Lemmy Douglas Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Lemmy Douglas T: Kevin Myers	129	-	-	-	13%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Track Bias

The term used to identify which parts of the track or running styles are producing more winners.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.