NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

11.0K

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Verdict

PERFECT POUR (2) has not been seen since finishing fourth as the favourite on debut over 5 ½f at Pukekohe 4 months ago. He has had two trials to prepare for this return at a far easier level, and he will be a lot stronger this year. Hard to beat. BUTLER CABIN (1) has been freshened since finishing fifth in the Listed Karaka Million 2YO at Ellerslie nearly 6 weeks ago. His form prior was good enough to see him win a race at this level. Stick with him. ST MONICA (7) is a well-bred filly on debut by St Mark's Basilica out of Forbetterforworse, a producer of black-type performers. She has shown ability at the trials, including a recent placing at Ellerslie following a win at the Avondale trials in the spring. Use the market as the best guide. ZIPPIDY (3) has not raced since finishing third in a 4-horse field on debut over 5 ½f at Te Rapa in December. She has top 4 claims from the pole position. SAX APPEAL (6) would have learned a lot from her debut effort at Whanganui. Include at odds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resuming off four months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Speed Demon with 126lbs at $2.40. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in an Avondale barrier trial over 5f February 17. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 2 Perfect Pour Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Jonathan Riddell T: Stephen Marsh	92	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resuming off four months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Speed Demon with 126lbs at $2.40. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in an Avondale barrier trial over 5f February 17. Looks all set for a bright return.
1	Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo on January 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Dream Roca with 126lbs at $69.60. The race before that 4th of 7 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stks on January 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Lassified carrying 126lbs at $4. Can get off the mark this line-up. 2nd Pick 1 Butler Cabin Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Johno Benner J: Bruno Queiroz T: Johno Benner	229	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo on January 24 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Dream Roca with 126lbs at $69.60. The race before that 4th of 7 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stks on January 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Lassified carrying 126lbs at $4. Can get off the mark this line-up.
7	Filly by St Mark's Basilica making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 4f on February 10. Ready for a bright start. 3rd Pick 7 St Monica Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	65	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Filly by St Mark's Basilica making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Ellerslie trial over 4f on February 10. Ready for a bright start.

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