NZ - Riccarton - Race 11

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

21.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

PROFESSIONAL LAD (1) was G3 placed in the spring, and after a freshen up that did him the world of good, he was far too strong as an odds-on favourite in a modest maiden field here 11 days ago, cruising home by nearly 5 lengths. He can take the next step immediately. KIWI MAGIC (11) peaked on his run late here 11 days ago over 1 ?m on a track that was heavier than he prefers. He will be a lot sharper for this, and he will give the top pick plenty to think about. Can win. QUEEN OF NAPLES (10) caught the eye with a big late finish for third here 3 weeks ago, and could be on her way back to the good form that she showed earlier in her career. She cops another wide gate, but can figure in the top 3 again. Stick with her. PURPLE PROSE (17) was a beaten favourite here last time out over 7f when settling too far back early on. He was doing his best work late that day, and will be spot on third up over a mile. Follow your money. VILLASANTI (6) was an overdue maiden winner last start.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Professional Lad Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	242	-	-	-	35%	15/8
2	2 Flat Stanley Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Danny Crozier J: Corey Campbell T: Danny Crozier	108	-	-	-	9%	11/1
3	3 Nuncio Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: L Didham J: Non Runner T: L Didham	125	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
4	4 Pure Artist Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Michael & Matthew Pitman J: Brett Murray T: Michael & Matthew Pitman	83	-	-	-	6%	16/1
5	5 Naval Command Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Robyn Ayton J: Non Runner T: Robyn Ayton	101	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
6	6 Villasanti Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Jamie Bullard J: Kate Hercock T: Jamie Bullard	78	-	-	-	6%	16/1
7	7 Captain Upham Jockey: Kin Kwo Trainer: Alan Browne J: Kin Kwo T: Alan Browne	68	-	-	-	2%	60/1
8	8 The Matador Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Lyn Prendergast J: Kylie Williams T: Lyn Prendergast	112	-	-	-	3%	33/1
9	9 Epilogue Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: M Hudson T: John & Karen Parsons	98	-	-	-	3%	33/1
10	3rd Pick 10 Queen Of Naples Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Triston Moodley T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	135	-	-	-	12%	15/2
11	2nd Pick 11 Kiwi Magic Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Tina Comignaghi T: John & Karen Parsons	120	-	-	-	9%	11/1
12	12 First Eminent Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Amber Hoffman J: Billy Jacobson T: Amber Hoffman	59	-	-	-	2%	60/1
13	13 Islebefine Jockey: Akshay Balloo Trainer: John Blackadder J: Akshay Balloo T: John Blackadder	32	-	-	-	2%	80/1
14	14 Life Of Riley Jockey: Darren Danis Trainer: Terri Rae J: Darren Danis T: Terri Rae	95	-	-	-	12%	15/2
15	15 Quintain Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Emma Wyatt J: Terry Moseley T: Emma Wyatt	72	-	-	-	3%	33/1
16	16 Beaujolais Jockey: Brandon May Trainer: Amber Hoffman J: Brandon May T: Amber Hoffman	65	-	-	-	2%	60/1
17	17 Purple Prose Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Bruno Queiroz T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	92	-	-	-	6%	16/1
18	18 Adios Vamonos Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Steven Woodsford J: Non Runner T: Steven Woodsford	78	-	-	-	2%	Scratched
19	19 Wild Secrets Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Ainsley Mcleod J: Amber Riddell T: Ainsley Mcleod	55	-	-	-	2%	66/1
20	20 Mister Fletcher Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John Blackadder J: Non Runner T: John Blackadder	68	-	-	-	2%	Scratched

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