NZ - Trentham - Race 10

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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R10

Verdict

KOMOCEAN (2) is a very progressive and lightly tried 4YO mare who resumed with a brave effort for third at New Plymouth 2 weeks ago over 6f. She will relish the extra 1f, and bad ground is no problem. She benefits from a 4lbs claim, and is the one to beat for us. Follow your money. KOSTA (4) will be backing up quickly after a modest run on the poly track at Awapuni 6 days ago where he did not seem to handle the going. He has a superior gate back to his favoured turf surface here, and it is encouraging to see Jonathan Riddell keep the faith. Stick with him at some top 3 value. NEW YORK BELLE (11) was too strong fresh up over 7f on her home track at Waverley 4 weeks ago, and she will improve again on wet tracks this year. She strips fitter, drops in weight, and she can repeat the dose. ARKSEY (10) resumes from a spell, and he will appreciate racing on a heavy track. Follow any market moves. WHISKEY N' RYE (8) was close up when resuming, and he is much better second up. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Prioress carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 6f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind Wire Rope carrying 127lbs at $1.40. Further improvement in store. 1st Pick 2 Komocean Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Floor Moerman T: Allan Sharrock	197	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Prioress carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 6f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind Wire Rope carrying 127lbs at $1.40. Further improvement in store.
4	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 7f, 0.2 len behind Lucullan with 123lbs at $3.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 7f, 4 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 128lbs at $4.50. Racing well. Hard to beat. 2nd Pick 4 Kosta Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Mike Breslin J: Jonathan Riddell T: Mike Breslin	144	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 7f, 0.2 len behind Lucullan with 123lbs at $3.50. Second-up 8th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 31 over 7f, 4 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 128lbs at $4.50. Racing well. Hard to beat.
11	Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.6 len at Waverley May 9 over 7f defeating Puddle Of Mudd with 127lbs at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 123lbs at $7.90. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 11 New York Belle Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley J: Triston Moodley T: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley	95	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.6 len at Waverley May 9 over 7f defeating Puddle Of Mudd with 127lbs at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 123lbs at $7.90. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to prove hard to beat.

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Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

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