NZ - Tauranga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

13.9K

VIEW

Verdict

COMANECI GOLD (13) settled in the back half of the field then picked up well and wasn't beaten far at Te Aroha over 7f last time out. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. LA DANZA (8) settled at the back of the field in and came with a big run from well back only to just miss out at Pukekohe over 1m. 10-start maiden who looks close to a win. HIT 'N' RUN (15) spotted them a big start and had the job ahead but picked up nicely in the straight. Yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. ARTFUL DODGER (1) gave away a big start and was just fair through the line at Ellerslie over 1m last start. Racing well and although without a win has been in the money three times from six races. UNMISTAKABLE (12) settled in a handy spot at Pukekohe but didn't go on with it, did manage to be in the money two starts back at Te Aroha. Capable of sharp improvement.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Glamorgan carrying 125lbs at $6.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Navy Ensign with 119lbs at $9.60. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope. 1st Pick 13 Comaneci Gold Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Samantha Collett T: Stephen Marsh	74	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 21 over 7f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Glamorgan carrying 125lbs at $6.90. Previously second-up 5th of 9 in a 3yo Hcp at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Navy Ensign with 119lbs at $9.60. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
8	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on October 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind Celebrate Now with 127lbs at $10.30. The run before that came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Chica De Oro carrying 125lbs at $6.60. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 8 La Danza Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Unknown Jockey T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	199	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on October 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind Celebrate Now with 127lbs at $10.30. The run before that came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Matamata on October 3 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Chica De Oro carrying 125lbs at $6.60. Expected to feature.
15	Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Taupo on October 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Petite Rocher with 127lbs at $16.30. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on October 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Fly Zenno with 125lbs at $6.20. Should be at her top now and is ready for another bold showing. 3rd Pick 15 Hit 'n' Run Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kelly Van Dyk J: Non Runner T: Kelly Van Dyk	123	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Taupo on October 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Petite Rocher with 127lbs at $16.30. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on October 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Fly Zenno with 125lbs at $6.20. Should be at her top now and is ready for another bold showing.

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Silks

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