NZ - Te Rapa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

OUR SOLANA (10) was put aside after racing keenly, and being trapped wide fresh up earlier in the season. She has needed time to mature and has shown in the past that she will have no trouble winning a race this year. A superior gate should ensure a softer trip this time, and she is the one to beat for us. DEEP PURSUIT (2) set the pace and gave a great sight for a long time before weakening late and finishing runner-up by just under a length at Tauranga just over 3 weeks ago. He has only been lightly tried for a 6-year-old gelding, and will have the services of Opie Bosson in the saddle this time. He can go one better here. ROARING BEBE (3) is another 6-year-old gelding who has not had much racing. He had his first run since arriving from Hong Kong, finishing second at Ellerslie just over 7 weeks ago. Let the market be the best guide. ROAR OF THE JUNGLE (1) and RYBAKINA (13) both have ability, and should be considered for all top 4 combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Super Star Dragon carrying 125lbs at $3.70. When resuming last campaign 3rd in a small field at Tauranga on January 10 2025 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Atmospheric carrying 121lbs at $10.30. Ran 3rd in a Tauranga trial over 4 ¾f on January 13. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 10 Our Solana Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Craig Grylls T: Stephen Marsh	109	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 6 ½f, 13 len behind Super Star Dragon carrying 125lbs at $3.70. When resuming last campaign 3rd in a small field at Tauranga on January 10 2025 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Atmospheric carrying 121lbs at $10.30. Ran 3rd in a Tauranga trial over 4 ¾f on January 13. Expected to feature.
2	Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Sarti with 122lbs at $19.10. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Have A Crack carrying 129lbs at $9.60. Fitter and worth following up. 2nd Pick 2 Deep Pursuit Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Tony Pike J: Opie Bosson T: Tony Pike	138	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.9 len behind Sarti with 122lbs at $19.10. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 8 over 6 ½f, 8 len behind Have A Crack carrying 129lbs at $9.60. Fitter and worth following up.
3	Second-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Last outing 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Jones with 129lbs at $13.30. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 6f, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 120lbs at $15. Further improvement in store. 3rd Pick 3 Roaring Bebe Jockey: Vinnie Colgan Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Vinnie Colgan T: Ben & Ryan Foote	133	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Last outing 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Jones with 129lbs at $13.30. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 6f, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 120lbs at $15. Further improvement in store.

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