NZ - Taupo - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

BORN TO BE ROYAL (5) is a promising filly who faced a stronger field in her last race on March 29, finishing seventh behind La Dorada over 7f in the G1 Manawatu Sires Produce at Trentham. She was runner-up at G2 level before that and is the one to beat fresh up in maiden company. CURZON PARK (1) resumed from a spell and was close to the winner, finishing fourth over 6f at Te Rapa. He strips fitter and should be positioned just behind the leaders, making him a strong each-way chance here. MAGIC CARPET (2) impressed on debut, finishing third over 6f at Te Rapa in a tougher race. With a favourable draw, he's likely to be in the mix. ORATIA BEAUTY (6) returned from a break two weeks ago, finishing fourth over 6f at Ruakaka. She's fitter now and should be more competitive this time. DANCE THE NIGHT (8) will be making her debut after being placed in all 3 of her public trials. Let the market be your best guide.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Trentham in the G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 29 over 7f, 6 len behind La Dorada carrying 121lbs at $25.40. On debut second in a small field at Matamata January 22 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind In Haste with 122lbs at $2.80. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 5 Born To Be Royal Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	121	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Trentham in the G1 Mnwt Sires Prod March 29 over 7f, 6 len behind La Dorada carrying 121lbs at $25.40. On debut second in a small field at Matamata January 22 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind In Haste with 122lbs at $2.80. Expected to feature.
1	Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 127lbs at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Stks on March 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 12 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 126lbs at $84. Has drawn wide but is likely to feature. 2nd Pick 1 Curzon Park Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Wiremu Pinn T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	68	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 6f, on heavy track, 1.75 len behind Quantum Legend with 127lbs at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ellerslie in the G1 Sistema Stks on March 8 over 6f, on a slow track, 12 len behind Return To Conquer carrying 126lbs at $84. Has drawn wide but is likely to feature.
2	At debut, 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 127lbs at $19.80. Can open his account. 3rd Pick 2 Magic Carpet Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	84	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At debut, 3rd of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.5 len behind Quantum Legend with 127lbs at $19.80. Can open his account.

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Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.

Colt

A male horse that is four years of age or under.