NZ - Tauranga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

IVY'S DANCER (6) resumed from a spell and finished third as the favourite, and losing a shoe that day probably did not help her. She cops a wide gate, but strips fitter, and is worth following in this. On top. TYPHOON LUCY (14) looked promising at the trials prior to finishing a bold fourth on debut at Ellerslie 4 weeks ago. She is bred to improve with time, and if 7 ½f is not already too short for her, then she can take this out. REKINDLE (10) has been thereabouts in both of her runs back from a spell, and she has a nice gate to work with her. Matt Cartwright is back in the saddle, and the pair merits healthy respect. DUN TALKIN' (1) was put aside to mature after a couple of solid efforts to finish third in the spring. He resumes from the pole position without a trial, and if he doesn't need it, then he can figure in the top 3 here. GADABOUT (7) just battled home at Ruakaka last time out, but was in good form prior to that. Stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Bethany Dee with 125lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 125lbs at $10.40. Fitter and is a leading contender. 1st Pick 6 Ivy's Dancer Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Rory Hutchings T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	99	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 7f, 2 len behind Bethany Dee with 125lbs at $3.40. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 125lbs at $10.40. Fitter and is a leading contender.
14	At debut, 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Fleeting Star with 123lbs at $6.10. Can measure up this time. 2nd Pick 14 Typhoon Lucy Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Joe Doyle T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	129	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At debut, 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Fleeting Star with 123lbs at $6.10. Can measure up this time.
10	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Justice For All carrying 127lbs at $17.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 127lbs at $14.20. Tough to beat if near her best. 3rd Pick 10 Rekindle Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	109	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 7f, slow going 1.5 len behind Justice For All carrying 127lbs at $17.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 7f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 127lbs at $14.20. Tough to beat if near her best.

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