Stepping into a New Zealand spring with HORSETORQUE

Thursday, 8 August 2024 by Jason Tan

Jay Bee Gee winning G3 Winter Cup at Riccarton, Christchurch. Photo: Race Images South

Stepping into a New Zealand spring with HORSETORQUE

Horse racing enthusiasts, enhance your form with HorseTorque’s ratings-based New Zealand service by Jason Tan. For over 20 years his insights have delivered consistent analysis and with the use of HorseTorque ratings, now sharpened pricing that will give you the competitive edge you need to play New Zealand thoroughbred racing.

Firing up in the new season with great overs

Last weekend at Ruakaka:

DOUBLE TAKE won by 1.5 lengths, was available at $6.00 after being marked at 1.90.

JOHNNY RONDO: Marked at 3.30, won well at $3.80.

QUARTZ QUEEN: Marked at 4.20, won paying $6.20.

At Riccarton:

JAY BEE GEE: Recommended outlay, won at a fixed price of $12.00+.

HARMONIOUS: Bolted-up in the last race, rated at 3.70, closing at $4.80.

VICTOR ROUGE and TONIA’S DRAGON: Strong play for the winner and quinella paid $13.50.

This weekend's analysis

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This week marks the third day of the carnival at Riccarton, and several winners from last week are back in contention. The burning question is, which horses are best equipped to replicate their success?

VICTOR ROUGE (rated 3.8) in Race 3 looks well-placed to deliver another strong performance. With a proven track record and ideal conditions, this horse is poised for another win.

With potential map favours, JAY BEE GEE (rated 2.5) might just score again. His Winter Cup win last week at Riccarton showcased his ability, and with a map to suit, he’s the horse to beat again even given the weight wings against him.

At Te Rapa AGERA (rated 2.4) can win Race 7. The Tony Pike-trained horse presents as one of the better 'overs' of the day. AGERA offers Australian jockey Matt Cartwright a big chance to make his mark early in Aotearoa.

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The “Key Raceday” NZ schedule for the Spring is:

Saturday 3rd August: Group 3 Winter Cup, first day of Grand National Carnival, Riccarton, Christchurch.

Saturday 10th August: Second day of Grand National Carnival, Riccarton, Christchurch.

Saturday 24th August: Group 2 Foxbridge Plate Day, Te Rapa, Hamilton.

Saturday 7th September: 1st Day of Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, Group 1 Tarzino Trophy, Hastings, Hastings.

Saturday 28th September: 2nd Day of Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate, Hastings, Hastings.

Saturday 12th October: 3rd Day of Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, Group 1 Livamol Classic, Hastings, Hastings.

Saturday 26th October: Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes Day, Ellerslie, Auckland.

Saturday 9th November: 1st Day of Cup Week, Group 1 2000 Guineas, Riccarton, Christchurch.

Saturday 16th November: 2nd Day of Cup Week, Group 1 1000 Guineas, Riccarton, Christchurch.

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