NZ - Tauranga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

INTAN (6) was pulled up at Ellerslie back in June when the rider thought something wasn't right with her action. Backed up a narrow trial win when she led and held on gamely at Taupo fresh. Take beating again. IMPERIAL ROSE (5) used the ace draw well to hold the lead, stacked them up and sprinted home for an easy win at Taupo last start. Danger here. ADMIRAL VOS (1) was a well backed favourite first-up in hard fought 2nd then led and dug deep to hold off all challenges this track and trip last time. Respect. SIR RICHIE (3) ran on well in a small field behind Spellbound when resuming at Rotorua recently. Has placed 2nd-up when beaten in a photo at Matamata. ROSE AYE REIGN (4) rounded up a nice maiden field at Te Rapa 2 starts back then got a mile back in the G2 Soliloquy Stakes last time. Easier here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a 0.4 len at Taupo on October 9 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Thunder In Motion with 122lbs at $1.80. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Ellerslie June 20 over 6f. Back in fine order and should be right in the mix. 1st Pick 6 Intan Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Tony Pike J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Tony Pike	104	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a 0.4 len at Taupo on October 9 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Thunder In Motion with 122lbs at $1.80. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Ellerslie June 20 over 6f. Back in fine order and should be right in the mix.
5	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Taupo on September 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Getupoffathatthing with 122lbs at $3.40. Second-up won by 1.4 len at Taupo on October 9 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Star Ninety Six carrying 122lbs at $4.40. Racing well. Likely to feature. 2nd Pick 5 Imperial Rose Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Courtney Barnes T: Stephen Marsh	66	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Taupo on September 11 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Getupoffathatthing with 122lbs at $3.40. Second-up won by 1.4 len at Taupo on October 9 over 5 ½f in soft going defeating Star Ninety Six carrying 122lbs at $4.40. Racing well. Likely to feature.
1	Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Taupo on September 11 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rising Wind with 119lbs at $1.50. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track on October 14 over 6f in soft going defeating Purple Strike carrying 123lbs at $2. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 1 Admiral Vos Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	128	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Taupo on September 11 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rising Wind with 119lbs at $1.50. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track on October 14 over 6f in soft going defeating Purple Strike carrying 123lbs at $2. Handy strike-rate and looks hard to beat.

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