NZ - Te Rapa - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

20.5K

VIEW

Verdict

CONFESARA (9) was good enough to finish third in G3 company at Ellerslie in her penultimate start, and then won against a good field by a nose there just over 5 weeks ago. She is perfectly placed in this with only half a kilo more to carry, and she is the one to beat again. NANCY SHE WROTE (3) is a very capable mare on her day, and racing in this direction seems to suit her best. She doesn't want it too wet, and she is worth including in all combos to be safe. EL ARISH (5) likes to run along in front, and he was only run down late at Pukekohe last time out, and before that, he was brave in third-place at Matamata. Stick with him on an each-way basis. ZANTABULOUS (1) can't be faulted with her form this season, and she revels in the wet. She has won on this track in the past, and another honest effort can be expected. PEERLESS (2) was out of the money last start at Pukekohe, but was not far off the placings. He was unsuited by the good track, and he can bounce back on a wet surface.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Zantabulous Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	76	-	-	-	11%	17/2
2	2 Peerless Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Craig Grylls T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	92	-	-	-	10%	9/1
3	2nd Pick 3 Nancy She Wrote Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Sam Mcnab T: Ben & Ryan Foote	82	-	-	-	12%	15/2
4	4 On The Town Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	75	-	-	-	7%	15/1
5	3rd Pick 5 El Arish Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	70	-	-	-	12%	8/1
6	6 One Bold Gigolo Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: Kenny Rae J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: Kenny Rae	46	-	-	-	8%	12/1
7	7 The Prophet Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Cody Cole J: Matthew Cameron T: Cody Cole	70	-	-	-	6%	16/1
8	8 Greenwich Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Courtney Barnes T: Ben & Ryan Foote	157	-	-	-	7%	15/1
9	1st Pick 9 Confesara Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: George Rooke T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	105	-	-	-	15%	6/1
10	10 Amira D'argento Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Taui Johnson J: Joe Nishizuka T: Taui Johnson	54	-	-	-	6%	16/1
11	11 Sweet But Psycho Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Warren Kennedy T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	74	-	-	-	8%	12/1
12	12 Dubai Gold Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Pam Gerard	68	-	-	-	3%	40/1
13	13 Opera Belle Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Kylie Hoskin J: Elen Nicholas T: Kylie Hoskin	49	-	-	-	3%	40/1
14	14 Imperial Empress Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Tayla Mitchell T: Stephen Marsh	61	-	-	-	3%	33/1
15	15 Lotus Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Unknown Jockey T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	62	-	-	-	6%	18/1
16	16 Desert Mystic Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Unknown Jockey T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	90	-	-	-	6%	18/1
17	17 Delz Abeel Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Tony Pike J: Unknown Jockey T: Tony Pike	87	-	-	-	3%	40/1
18	18 Up The Anti Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Unknown Jockey T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	75	-	-	-	3%	40/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.