NZ - Te Rapa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

40.5K

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Verdict

HEZA SHARP ONE (1) has been freshened after having a tough trip at Ellerslie in BM75 grade nearly 6 weeks ago. He won here by a neck at this level before that, and will have a nice swing in his draw this time. Stick with him on top. AFTERGLO (6) was looking for more ground when finishing ninth at Whanganui a fortnight ago, and will be having her first run over a middle distance here. The winkers go on, and more importantly, Opie Bosson will take over the reins. Don't treat her lightly. Each way. JOEJOECCINI (2) failed to fire and finished behind the top pick in the same race last time out. His form prior at this level was good, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. ZACABASSO (12) stepped up in trip for the first time, and got the job done, scoring an overdue win by over a length. She is only now reaching her peak as a 5-year-old mare, and she can go on with the job. SONORAN (3) was much better when running on strongly to finish runner-up at Ellerslie 2 weeks ago.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 9th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Before that won by a long-neck at this track October 27 over 1 ½m on a rain affected track defeating Joejoeccini carrying 127lbs at $4.30. Can bounce back. 1st Pick 1 Heza Sharp One Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Craig Grylls T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	66	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 9th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1 ½m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Boxmoss carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Before that won by a long-neck at this track October 27 over 1 ½m on a rain affected track defeating Joejoeccini carrying 127lbs at $4.30. Can bounce back.
6	At the latest run 9th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 119lbs at $10. The race before that made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 119lbs at $9.10. Capable of more - worth another chance. 2nd Pick 6 Afterglo Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Stephen Autridge J: Opie Bosson T: Stephen Autridge	101	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run 9th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 119lbs at $10. The race before that made ground from midfield, 4th of 14 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Bourbon Proof carrying 119lbs at $9.10. Capable of more - worth another chance.
2	Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1 ½m, slow going 4.5 len behind Boxmoss with 117lbs at $7.60. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1 ½m, slow going long-neck behind Heza Sharp One with 130lbs at $9.50. Certainly worth another chance. 3rd Pick 2 Joejoeccini Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Sam Mynott J: Triston Moodley T: Sam Mynott	110	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 17 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1 ½m, slow going 4.5 len behind Boxmoss with 117lbs at $7.60. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1 ½m, slow going long-neck behind Heza Sharp One with 130lbs at $9.50. Certainly worth another chance.

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