NZ - Ellerslie - Race 2

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

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Verdict

FOO FOO (2) had been showing up at the trials prior to his modest run on debut as the favourite at Avondale 4 weeks ago. The whole experience was probably too much for him that day, and he will be much better for it. Follow your money and go again. MAGIC DREAMS (7) whacked away fairly well here 9 days ago, and she will be looking to tuck in somewhere early on in the run here. She has the ability to win a race like this at short notice. LONG ISLAND (10) makes her debut off the back of 2 trials wins on the bounce. She is bred to want more ground, but this field is not too strong, and she can make an immediate impact. Check the market moves. STRANGER TIMES (6) ran her best race to date at Arawa Park 2 weeks ago when finishing runner-up by just over a length. She won't have to improve by much to go one better in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Was well-supported at debut, second last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 6f, in the wet, 1.1 len behind Van Damme with 127lbs at $2.10. Can progress and take this out. 1st Pick 2 Foo Foo Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Alex Forbes J: Matthew Cameron T: Alex Forbes	96	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, second last in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 6f, in the wet, 1.1 len behind Van Damme with 127lbs at $2.10. Can progress and take this out.
1	Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 126lbs at $2.50. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Biding My Time carrying 128lbs at $4.90. 2nd Pick 1 Armagh Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danny Walker & Arron Tata J: Non Runner T: Danny Walker & Arron Tata	138	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 5 ¾f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind Wine Rocs carrying 126lbs at $2.50. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Biding My Time carrying 128lbs at $4.90.
7	Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Biding My Time carrying 123lbs at $11.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Tiantai with 126lbs at $2.60. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 7 Magic Dreams Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Craig Grylls T: Barbara Kennedy	145	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on April 27 over 6f, slow going 4 len behind Biding My Time carrying 123lbs at $11.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Tiantai with 126lbs at $2.60. Terrific chance to return to form.

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