NZ - Te Rapa - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

BHARNSTORM (5) steadily improved through his initial prep in the spring, ending on a high with a big win at Matamata over 1 ¼m in December. He has had a trial to bring his fitness levels up, and despite 6 ½f being short of his best, he can still be very competitive fresh, especially on a wet track. THUMBELINA (12) overcame a wide gate to score very impressively at Pukekohe a month ago. She has plenty more to offer this year, and even from another wide draw, she will go close to repeating the dose. ESTERNAY (8) needed her first run in NZ after relocating from Australia when failing to find any form there in the spring. She slides down in class, and from a superior gate, she can be a quick improver. TRACK TESTER (3) found the company a touch easier when finishing second by a nose at this level at Matamata 3 weeks ago. He is still improving, and another honest effort is expected. ASHOKA (16) peaked on his run late when resuming from a spell, and he is worth including in all combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Pukana Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Tim & Margaret Carter J: Hayley Hassman T: Tim & Margaret Carter	125	-	-	-	7%	15/1
2	2 Fleeting Star Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Joe Nishizuka T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	52	-	-	-	3%	40/1
3	3 Track Tester Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Doyle T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	75	-	-	-	10%	9/1
4	4 Skymax Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: George Rooke T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	92	-	-	-	7%	15/1
5	1st Pick 5 Bharnstorm Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Jack Taplin T: Stephen Marsh	51	-	-	-	20%	4/1
6	6 Opaea Joe Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Gavin Opie J: Sam Mcnab T: Gavin Opie	122	-	-	-	3%	40/1
7	7 Smooth Warrior Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Dean Wiles J: Matthew Cameron T: Dean Wiles	87	-	-	-	3%	40/1
8	3rd Pick 8 Esternay Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Lance Noble J: Warren Kennedy T: Lance Noble	78	-	-	-	12%	8/1
9	9 Bamboozle Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde J: Corentin Berge T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde	53	-	-	-	3%	33/1
10	10 She'll Be Right Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Linda Laing J: Lynsey Satherley T: Linda Laing	46	-	-	-	7%	15/1
11	11 Cosmopolitan Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Samantha Collett T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	42	-	-	-	8%	12/1
12	2nd Pick 12 Thumbelina Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	62	-	-	-	16%	11/2
13	13 Amusement Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Tayla Mitchell T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	37	-	-	-	8%	13/1
14	14 Prudentia Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	62	-	-	-	9%	11/1
15	15 Frosbie Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Dean Wiles J: Unknown Jockey T: Dean Wiles	49	-	-	-	2%	60/1
16	16 Ashoka Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Tony Pike J: Unknown Jockey T: Tony Pike	95	-	-	-	10%	9/1

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