NZ - Trentham - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

23.9K

VIEW

Verdict

RIDEFROMTHEASHES (2) was solid when third two back at Ellerslie but didn't fire last time there over 1m, finishing seventh as the favourite in another strong field. He is much better placed in this, and with Craig Grylls back in the saddle, he is the one to beat. LA PRIMA DAMA (7) hasn't been seen since a 1m win at Wanganui in late spring. She is lightly raced and has been tuned up by a recent winning trial. If 7f is not already too short for her, she can take this out. Check the market. VESPHIRE (9) hasn't won for some time but wasn't far away when fourth over 1m at Tauherenikau on February 6. With her racing style, she often needs luck, but if the gaps come at the right time, she can have the last say here. PADDY THE FARMER (6) was placed two back at this track before a below-par effort over 7f here last time out. He has the ability and is worth another chance. BEAN A PLEASURE (4) was a deserved winner at Otaki 3 weeks ago, and she can upgrade her modest track stats.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Massive Prince Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Jonathan Riddell T: Fraser Auret	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
2	1st Pick 2 Ridefromtheashes Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Craig Grylls T: Ben & Ryan Foote	89	-	-	-	40%	6/4
3	3 The Weapon Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Suzy Gordon J: Liam Kauri T: Suzy Gordon	86	-	-	-	8%	13/1
4	4 Bean A Pleasure Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Gary Vile J: Courtney Barnes T: Gary Vile	86	-	-	-	5%	20/1
5	5 John Doe Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Mark Oulaghan J: Chris Dell T: Mark Oulaghan	56	-	-	-	6%	18/1
6	6 Paddy The Farmer Jockey: Ryan Elliot Trainer: Cody Cole J: Ryan Elliot T: Cody Cole	91	-	-	-	14%	13/2
7	2nd Pick 7 La Prima Dama Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: George Rooke T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	63	-	-	-	20%	4/1
8	8 Silver Salute Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chrissy Bambry J: Non Runner T: Chrissy Bambry	78	-	-	-	4%	25/1
9	3rd Pick 9 Vesphire Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Samantha Collett T: Ralph Manning	62	-	-	-	12%	8/1
10	10 Orleans Belle Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Suzy Gordon J: Bruno Queiroz T: Suzy Gordon	62	-	-	-	4%	25/1

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