NZ - Trentham - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

23.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

BELLE TRIBUTE (4) has built up a good record in a short career, and she was a narrow winner of her last run in a similar field at New Plymouth a fortnight ago over 7f. She only rises 4lbs kilos for her peak run third up, and if the heavy track is loose, then she is the one to beat again. BENEFACTOR (6) has needed all of her 3 runs back from a spell, and she will notice the drop down from stakes company here. She will be hoping not to settle too far back from her perfect inside draw, and if the gaps come at the right time, she can figure in the top 3 at value. KOPUA (8) is another quality veteran who has also needed all of his 4 runs back from a spell. He has not won for some time, but he can never be taken lightly in fields such as this one. Include. ENRICO (1) loves it here, and he loves bad ground. He was third fresh up, and if he doesn't need this run as well, then he can take this out. CHASE (2) is a very good veteran when fit, and his heavy track stats here are strong.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 2 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' with 119lbs at $7. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a 0.0 len at New Plymouth Raceway May 23 over 7f on a soft track defeating Our Jumala with 117lbs at $3.30. Impressed last start. Strong formlines for this type of race, the testing material. 1st Pick 4 Belle Tribute Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Kelly Myers T: Allan Sharrock	166	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 2 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' with 119lbs at $7. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a 0.0 len at New Plymouth Raceway May 23 over 7f on a soft track defeating Our Jumala with 117lbs at $3.30. Impressed last start. Strong formlines for this type of race, the testing material.
6	Most recently 9th of 13 at Otaki in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Riverplate carrying 117lbs at $45.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Atmospheric carrying 117lbs at $26.20. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets her chance to feature. 2nd Pick 6 Benefactor Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	82	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently 9th of 13 at Otaki in the LR Rangitikei Gold Cup on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Riverplate carrying 117lbs at $45.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1m, on a wet track, 12 len behind Atmospheric carrying 117lbs at $26.20. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets her chance to feature.
8	Last start second last of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' carrying 119lbs at $11.80. Before that 7th of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Atmospheric carrying 117lbs at $32.30. Has ability and can run a forward race. 3rd Pick 8 Kopua Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Unknown Jockey T: Kevin Myers	155	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start second last of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Mr Mojo Risin' carrying 119lbs at $11.80. Before that 7th of 13 at Otaki in the LR ANZAC Mile on April 24 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Atmospheric carrying 117lbs at $32.30. Has ability and can run a forward race.

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