NZ - Riccarton - Race 1

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

15.1K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

PERLINO (14) made up late ground on debut at Te Aroha, and then ran on late when finishing close up in third at Otaki nearly 6 weeks ago over a mile. She is perfectly placed in this with a slight freshen up, and she will find this company more to her liking. With some early luck, she is the one to beat. SOUL DESTROYER (1) ran on late when resuming over 7f, and then raced closer to the pace when fading over a mile, finishing ninth. He will be better for that run, and he can bounce straight back into the money in this. WATSON (3) has been thereabouts and was beaten here by a wide draw 3 weeks ago. He has the pole position this time, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos. WARRIOR OF WAR (9) has been close up in her last couple of starts. Stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Oberon with 122lbs at $6.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dark And Dusty carrying 121lbs at $3.60. Finds a nice race and can measure up. 1st Pick 14 Perlino Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Triston Moodley T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	139	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Oberon with 122lbs at $6.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dark And Dusty carrying 121lbs at $3.60. Finds a nice race and can measure up.
1	Third-up today. First-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 129lbs at $6.90. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Villasanti carrying 129lbs at $8.60. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 1 Soul Destroyer Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Lance Robinson J: Kate Hercock T: Lance Robinson	132	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Ashburton on December 24 over 7f, slow going 0.8 len behind Adios Vamonos carrying 129lbs at $6.90. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Villasanti carrying 129lbs at $8.60. Terrific chance to return to form.
15	Dual acceptor. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wigmore carrying 122lbs at $6.30. Has ability and is expected to go well. 3rd Pick 15 Aishiteru Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	139	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wigmore carrying 122lbs at $6.30. Has ability and is expected to go well.

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