NZ - Riccarton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

COOL 'N' FAST (3) was a narrow winner last start at Ashburton over this trip, and he has a strong record at the distance, winning 2 of 4 attempts. He gets to stay in the same class, and the return of Opie Bosson is another plus. The hat-trick beckons. IRON HAWK (1) finished strongly to score by just under a length over 6f here second-up 3 weeks ago. The extra 1f is no problem, and he looks well placed to go on with it. BOSS 'N' HIGHHEELS (11) has progressed nicely since relocating from the North Island, improving off a fresh-up run to score as the favourite over 6f at Wingatui last month. This is tougher, but she is capable of another bold showing. Each way. VIVACIOUS (2) opened her campaign with an easy win on a heavy track before finishing fifth on a good surface over 7f here last time out. Stick with her, especially if it is wet. AIRPARK HUSTLER (5) was much better when finishing third at Riverton 7 days ago. He loves it here, and he can go one better.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 7f defeating Maybe Diva with 125lbs at $4.10. The start before that favourite, won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton February 20 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 127lbs at $5. An inside stall is a big advantage. Going well and is one of the leading chances. 1st Pick 3 Cool 'n' Fast Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	143	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton March 12 over 7f defeating Maybe Diva with 125lbs at $4.10. The start before that favourite, won by a 0.4 len at Ashburton February 20 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Nuncio carrying 127lbs at $5. An inside stall is a big advantage. Going well and is one of the leading chances.
1	Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.75 len behind Vivacious with 126lbs at $2. Last start favourite, won by 0.9 len at this track March 21 over 6f defeating Pizarro with 127lbs at $3. Facing a 6lbs hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal. 2nd Pick 1 Iron Hawk Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: Lance Robinson J: Tina Comignaghi T: Lance Robinson	148	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at this track on March 4 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.75 len behind Vivacious with 126lbs at $2. Last start favourite, won by 0.9 len at this track March 21 over 6f defeating Pizarro with 127lbs at $3. Facing a 6lbs hike in the weights from the last start but still makes plenty of appeal.
11	Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Pizarro with 119lbs at $2.80. Last start favourite, won by a 0.0 len at Wingatui March 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Balzano with 121lbs at $3. Racing well. Likely to feature. 3rd Pick 11 Boss 'n' Highheels Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Terri Rae J: Michael Mcnab T: Terri Rae	128	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Ashburton on February 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Pizarro with 119lbs at $2.80. Last start favourite, won by a 0.0 len at Wingatui March 15 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Balzano with 121lbs at $3. Racing well. Likely to feature.

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