LOVERACING.NZ Preview - Riccarton 28 October

Mitch Davis
27 October 2023

Meeting Overview

Going: Good4

Rail: Out 8m

The track is currently a Good4, with the rail out 8m. With the rail out another 1m from the last meeting here at the end of September, coupled with the firmer track conditions, on speed and near the fence could be the place to be.

 

Best Bet

Race 7 - #3 BURN TO SHINE (Win)

He looks to have gone to another level in his 3yo season, having put up two impressive performances, before not looking to handle the conditions at Hastings when finishing a well beaten 3rd behind race rival, Lantern Way. The low draw (2) should see him land an economical position close to the speed, where he looks to have a key map advantage over the other leading chances, Trobriand & Lantern Way. The return to firmer conditions here will also be much more to Burn To Shine’s liking. A repeat effort of his 2nd behind Tokyo Tycoon two back would see him very hard to beat here.

 

Next Best Bet

Race 3 - #1 BRANCASTER BOMBER (Win)

He maps to land in front on the fence, in what looks a race where he could prove hard to catch with the 3kg claim of Lemmy Douglas. After Lemmy’s claim, Brancaster Bomber meets early race favourite, Spartan, 3.5kg better off at the weights from when they last met here in September, where only 1L separated them. He’s now had a couple of runs back from a short spell, should be close to his peak 3rd up this campaign and running out the 1200m strongly.

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