NZ - Te Aroha - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

FOO FOO (1) led when beaten a head in R60 company here in August. Caught late at this trip here last start. Must respect with Grylls getting back aboard here. REQUISITE (5) got well back from the wide draw and weakened late after making up a lot of ground here last start. Placed 2 of 4 at this distance and has sound claims. UNMISTAKABLE (9) put in a good run at Te Rapa 2 back when outside the leader and fought strongly for 4th then solid in tight quarters last time. Possible improver. SUCCESZOR (12) has shown some ability in his last two trials with placings behind Fleetwing and First Berry. Can figure on debut here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 18 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Queen Sansa carrying 150lbs at $3.70. The race before that 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Unleash Yourself carrying 129lbs at $6.20. Looks all set to run well again. 1st Pick 1 Foo Foo Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Alex Forbes J: Craig Grylls T: Alex Forbes	200	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Dual acceptor. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 18 over 7f, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Queen Sansa carrying 150lbs at $3.70. The race before that 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Unleash Yourself carrying 129lbs at $6.20. Looks all set to run well again.
5	Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 7f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Aim Up carrying 127lbs at $6.40. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Autumn Heights with 129lbs at $10.10. Nice effort last time. Further improvement is anticipated. 2nd Pick 5 Requisite Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Kristine Stead J: Hayley Hassman T: Kristine Stead	132	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 7f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Aim Up carrying 127lbs at $6.40. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Autumn Heights with 129lbs at $10.10. Nice effort last time. Further improvement is anticipated.
2	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ellerslie June 20 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind La Tienda with 129lbs at $13.10. On debut second of 11 at Te Rapa May 24 over 7 ½f, soft track, 1.4 len behind The Ritz with 129lbs at $13.30. Looks all set for a effective return. 3rd Pick 2 Tiga Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Finbarr Leahy J: Non Runner T: Finbarr Leahy	86	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ellerslie June 20 over 1m, soft track, 4 len behind La Tienda with 129lbs at $13.10. On debut second of 11 at Te Rapa May 24 over 7 ½f, soft track, 1.4 len behind The Ritz with 129lbs at $13.30. Looks all set for a effective return.

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