NZ - Pukekohe - Race 9

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

SHIATSU (7) bolted in when winning her maiden on debut at Cambridge on the poly track there, and she was then put aside after failing to fire as the favourite at Awapuni in June last year. She resumes with 2 trials under her belt and having Opie Bosson in the saddle is a strong lead. On top. SHE'S UNTOUCHABLE (6) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She has performed well in stronger fields than this in the past, and a recent trial placing will ensure that she is ready to rumble fresh. CARSOLIO (1) has been narrowly beaten in his last couple of starts, and will have a superior gate this time. He also carries 4lbs less, and he can go one better. NEDELIN (4) won his last start in the spring at Tauherenikau, and he will be even stronger this year. Each way. MISS MOET ALL (11) is not the worst at good odds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 119lbs at $2.30. At her first start favourite, to post a big 4.5 len win. Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 6 ½f defeating Stareese carrying 125lbs at $4.80. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 7 Shiatsu Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	112	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic June 8 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Doubtful Sound carrying 119lbs at $2.30. At her first start favourite, to post a big 4.5 len win. Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 6 ½f defeating Stareese carrying 125lbs at $4.80. Looks all set for a bright return.
6	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ellerslie December 26 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 128lbs at $8.50. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Te Rapa September 27 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Bak Da Angel with 120lbs at $9.70. Looks all set for a bright return. 2nd Pick 6 She's Untouchable Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	101	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ellerslie December 26 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 128lbs at $8.50. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Te Rapa September 27 over 5 ½f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Bak Da Angel with 120lbs at $9.70. Looks all set for a bright return.
1	Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.2 len behind Midori Glory carrying 131lbs at $8.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Sesimbra with 126lbs at $3.70. Winning chance. 3rd Pick 1 Carsolio Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	209	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Matamata on March 11 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.2 len behind Midori Glory carrying 131lbs at $8.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 5 ½f, 0.5 len behind Sesimbra with 126lbs at $3.70. Winning chance.

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