NZ - Cambridge - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.7f

Unknown

Synthetic

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Verdict

SPANISH LAD (1) resumes from a spell, and all of his form has been on this course, which includes 4 wins. He might need the run, but with a recent trial under his belt, he will be ready to rumble. Follow the market moves. DELZ ABEEL (2) has been getting fit in some tougher fields on the turf, and his record on this track is very strong, including 3 wins. Hard to beat. EL ARISH (3) is trained here so he will be familiar with the synthetic surface. He is the likely leader after drawing in the pole position, and he should take plenty of catching. Each way. LERADO (4) has won his only start on this track, and he was unsuited to the heavy turf at Arawa Park 11 days ago. He is worth another chance in this. RADRADRA (5) was an overdue maiden winner at Pukekohe nearly 3 weeks ago, and as so often happens when the penny does finally drop, he can go on with the job. Include in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 6 len behind Roctave with 127lbs at $10.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Te Rapa May 3 2025 over 7f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Lovaci carrying 119lbs at $18.80. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 1 Spanish Lad Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: John Bell J: Jack Taplin T: John Bell	142	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 6 len behind Roctave with 127lbs at $10.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Te Rapa May 3 2025 over 7f, on heavy track, 3.5 len behind Lovaci carrying 119lbs at $18.80. Expected to feature.
2	Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 8 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 129lbs at $11.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Riverplate carrying 121lbs at $18.30. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected. 2nd Pick 2 Delz Abeel Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	139	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 8 len behind Amira D'argento carrying 129lbs at $11.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Riverplate carrying 121lbs at $18.30. Has the ability and a bold showing is expected.
3	Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Amira D'argento with 129lbs at $10.70. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 120lbs at $14.40. Better than that last run suggests. 3rd Pick 3 El Arish Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	117	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on heavy track, 7 len behind Amira D'argento with 129lbs at $10.70. The start before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 13 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Lupo Solitario carrying 120lbs at $14.40. Better than that last run suggests.

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