NZ - Te Rapa - Race 6

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

PETITE ROCHER (13) won a trial before making an encouraging debut at Whanganui, where she just missed out on winning by a nose. She gets a big swing in her draw here, and with Craig Grylls replacing an apprentice, she can go one better. SUPER LEGOCY (1) has continued to improve with racing, and was a brave third in a decent field at Ellerslie nearly 3 weeks ago. He cops another tricky gate, and with some early luck, he can figure in the top 4 again. ADLERIAN (10) set up a strong clip in front at Ellerslie just over 7 weeks ago, and folded up in the run home. She will enjoy racing in an anti-clockwise direction here, and she is worth another chance. FAT ALBERT (2) had an excuse last start when pulling up after the race mildly lame 6 weeks ago. The extra 1f will suit him, and if he doesn't need the hit-out, then he is worth including in all top 4 combos. TOMAHAWK (19) was a beaten favourite on debut, and then improved to finish fourth at Ruakaka. He is peaking now, so stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha carrying 115lbs at $4.80. Strong winning chance. 1st Pick 13 Petite Rocher Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	156	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha carrying 115lbs at $4.80. Strong winning chance.
1	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 7f, 2 len behind Atkins with 129lbs at $20.20. The start before that 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Wild At Heart with 129lbs at $6.60. This looks the ideal assignment. 2nd Pick 1 Super Legocy Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Opie Bosson T: Stephen Marsh	130	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 7f, 2 len behind Atkins with 129lbs at $20.20. The start before that 3rd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Wild At Heart with 129lbs at $6.60. This looks the ideal assignment.
10	Third-up today. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 122lbs at $8.80. Last start failed to make an impression, ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 7f, slow going 10 len behind Fleeting Star with 125lbs at $33.80. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets her chance to feature. 3rd Pick 10 Adlerian Jockey: Vinnie Colgan Trainer: Sam Mynott J: Vinnie Colgan T: Sam Mynott	64	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 122lbs at $8.80. Last start failed to make an impression, ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 7f, slow going 10 len behind Fleeting Star with 125lbs at $33.80. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets her chance to feature.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.