NZ - Trentham - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ELIUD (6) looked to be very promising earlier in his career and was sold to Hong Kong, where things did not pan out as they should have. He is happy to be back home, and he has looked in good condition at a couple of tune-up trials. He will probably need the run, but we are not taking that risk. HOORAH HENRY (3) won 2 nice races on the bounce here before finishing fifth over 1m on this track last time out. Dropping back to 7f will do her no harm, and she has each-way claims again. DOLLYBIRD (9) doesn't mind a fight, and her chances improve when the tracks are at their worst. She needed her last start at Waipukurau, and will be spot on for this assignment. Each way value. BELLES FATE (7) was trapped wide throughout last time out, and has a better draw this time. Don't drop her yet.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Is first-up after a break of 20 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Flemington 3yo Hcp July 6 2024 over 1/16m, 5.5 len behind Steel Run with 120lbs at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Matamata Mdn-Sw April 26 2024 over 7f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Ferino carrying 128lbs at $7.70. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 6 Eliud Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	88	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of 20 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Flemington 3yo Hcp July 6 2024 over 1/16m, 5.5 len behind Steel Run with 120lbs at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Matamata Mdn-Sw April 26 2024 over 7f, in the wet, 1.0 len behind Ferino carrying 128lbs at $7.70. Expected to feature.
12	Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.9 len at this track March 1 over 7f in soft going defeating Ridefromtheashes carrying 126lbs at $4. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1m in soft going defeating Nightowl with 122lbs at $5. Clearly the one to beat again. The one they have to beat. 2nd Pick 12 La Prima Dama Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Non Runner T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	113	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.9 len at this track March 1 over 7f in soft going defeating Ridefromtheashes carrying 126lbs at $4. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Wanganui Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1m in soft going defeating Nightowl with 122lbs at $5. Clearly the one to beat again. The one they have to beat.
3	At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Anderson Bridge with 129lbs at $9.90. Before that was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by a 0.4 len at this track January 31 over 1m on a soft track defeating Teresa Mac carrying 132lbs at $6.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 3rd Pick 3 Hoorah Henry Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Samantha Collett T: Lisa Latta	108	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1m, slow going 4.5 len behind Anderson Bridge with 129lbs at $9.90. Before that was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by a 0.4 len at this track January 31 over 1m on a soft track defeating Teresa Mac carrying 132lbs at $6.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.

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