NZ - Te Rapa - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

OPEN

Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

CHATTAHOOCHEE (3) did not get into the race on a heavy track at Te Aroha last start, after his 2 previous runs had him heading in the right direction. There will be no fitness concerns fourth up, and the key this time will be having Opie Bosson in the saddle. They go on top for us at some value here. LEROY BROWN (1) was unsuited at Tauranga last start over 1m, where he did not seem to be his usual bright self, running off the fence when they went for home also did him no favours. He has a superior gate this time, and he should get an uncontested lead this time. Stick with him. EL VIENTO (7) has been patiently handled by the leading stable, and he won his last 2 starts near the end of the year when finishing his last prep. He may need the run, but he has had a couple of trials, and he should be ready to rumble. Check the market. DREAM OF THE MOON (9) finished fourth as the favourite at Pukekohe just over 3 weeks ago. She returns to an anti-clockwise track, and has each-way claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Most recently ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Pacifico carrying 126lbs at $7. The race before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 3 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $16. Has ability and is among the leading chances. 1st Pick 3 Chattahoochee Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Lisa Anderson J: Opie Bosson T: Lisa Anderson	96	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently ran last of 7 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Pacifico carrying 126lbs at $7. The race before that 6th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 3 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $16. Has ability and is among the leading chances.
1	Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $5.30. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at Matamata February 28 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Khafre carrying 119lbs at $4.60. Capable of a big run. 2nd Pick 1 Leroy Brown Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Stephen Ralph J: Jack Taplin T: Stephen Ralph	142	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, in the wet, 4.5 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $5.30. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at Matamata February 28 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Khafre carrying 119lbs at $4.60. Capable of a big run.
7	Resumes. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len New Plymouth Raceway December 31 over 1m in the wet defeating Blue Rata Warea carrying 132lbs at $1.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Ellerslie September 6 over 6 ½f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 130lbs at $51. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 7 El Viento Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	47	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len New Plymouth Raceway December 31 over 1m in the wet defeating Blue Rata Warea carrying 132lbs at $1.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Ellerslie September 6 over 6 ½f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Arabian Songbird with 130lbs at $51. Expected to feature.

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