NZ - Te Rapa - Race 8

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

10.6K

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Verdict

COSMIC PURSUIT (6) had plenty of trial practice before finishing on nicely for fourth when making his debut at Arawa Park in December. He is taking his time to mature, but his connections must have thought a lot of him to shell out 500K at the ready to run sales a couple of years ago. He should pick up a win at short notice. NICK TIME (2) failed to run on as expected when resuming at Tauranga a fortnight ago, and cops another tricky gate here. The extra furlong will help, and he is worth another chance at odds. COSTANZA (7) has had some gear changes since a modest effort fresh up at New Plymouth nearly 3 weeks ago. He is better than that and can make amends. Include in all top 4 combos. KUDOS (1) ran a much better race for second by a neck at Ruakaka a month ago. If he can repeat that effort, then he has each-way claims again. RUFUS (11) cops a wide gate, but will be peaking third up, and he can figure in the top 3 this time. ROB'S MISTAKE (12) has the blinkers on. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	At debut, 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Predominance with 129lbs at $5.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Promising four-year-old gelding who has plenty of scope for improvement. 1st Pick 6 Cosmic Pursuit Jockey: Ryan Elliot Trainer: Tony Pike J: Ryan Elliot T: Tony Pike	58	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis At debut, 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 7 ¾f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Predominance with 129lbs at $5.10. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Promising four-year-old gelding who has plenty of scope for improvement.
2	Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Rising Wind with 122lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 7f, on a wet track, 4 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 120lbs at $6.10. Plenty of improvement to come. 2nd Pick 2 Nick Time Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Nick Kneebone J: Sam Mcnab T: Nick Kneebone	79	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Rising Wind with 122lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Tauranga on July 6 over 7f, on a wet track, 4 len behind Vickezzlastcall carrying 120lbs at $6.10. Plenty of improvement to come.
7	Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, slow going 12 len behind Wild At Heart with 129lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1m, on heavy track, 1.5 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat. 3rd Pick 7 Costanza Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Darrel Lang J: Corentin Berge T: Darrel Lang	63	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, slow going 12 len behind Wild At Heart with 129lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1m, on heavy track, 1.5 len behind Gina Rosa carrying 127lbs at $4.40. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.

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