NZ - Te Rapa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 9

20.4K

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Verdict

SEE YOU IN BEIJING (3) looked to peak late on his run when resuming at Waverly 3 weeks ago, but he still managed to finish third. He had won a trial easily before that, and despite a wide gate here, he is the one to beat. SIR FERGUS (7) was less than a length from the winner fresh up at Tauranga, and then may have found 7f a tad too far at Te Aroha last time out. He is worth another chance with a return to this trip. JELLY ROLL (1) is as tough as they come, and since his brave win by a nose at Te Aroha in June, he has finished third twice. Stick with him, especially if the track is heavy. MISS ANNA LEE (8) was a late scratching at Hawera due to a mix up, and she was in good nick that day after winning a trial at Foxton last month. Don't risk her. HEY HEY BABY (4) has not won for some time, but she is a genuine mare with top 4 claims in this field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Great Escape carrying 130lbs at $7.70. At only start last preparation won by a nose at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Belles Boom carrying 129lbs at $5.70. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 1st Pick 3 See You In Beijing Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Peter Lock J: Non Runner T: Peter Lock	104	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Great Escape carrying 130lbs at $7.70. At only start last preparation won by a nose at New Plymouth Raceway December 4 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Belles Boom carrying 129lbs at $5.70. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
7	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 131lbs at $9.10. Last start ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Sally carrying 129lbs at $4.80. Expected to go close with repeat of latest. 2nd Pick 7 Sir Fergus Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Warren Kennedy T: Barbara Kennedy	103	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 131lbs at $9.10. Last start ran on from midfield, 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.4 len behind Sally carrying 129lbs at $4.80. Expected to go close with repeat of latest.
1	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Hawera on July 11 over 6f, in the wet, 5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 123lbs at $6.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on June 27 over 6f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Purosangue with 131lbs at $9. Has solid top 4 prospects. 3rd Pick 1 Jelly Roll Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Samantha Logan J: Tom Wigram T: Samantha Logan	88	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Hawera on July 11 over 6f, in the wet, 5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 123lbs at $6.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on June 27 over 6f, in the wet, 2.25 len behind Purosangue with 131lbs at $9. Has solid top 4 prospects.

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