NZ - Tauranga - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

11.1K

VIEW

Verdict

CHAMPAGNE WISHES (10) showed plenty of pace when trained in Australia, but lacked strength where it counted. She has since relocated to the Ramsay/Ritchie stable, probably with potential as a broodmare, but in this modest field, she could take some catching, especially with the aid of the pole position. CAST OF DIAMONDS (1) is a promising stayer resuming from a spell, and he has been placed in both of his starts on this track, which is a bonus, and if he can stay in touch early on, then he is capable of a top 4 finish fresh up. NEW RECRUIT (2) was a brave all the way maiden winner last season, and then just battled in his next couple of starts prior to having a deserved spell. He resumes with a recent trial placing on this track under his belt. Check the market leads. WYNDSTORM (3) has needed both of his runs back from a spell, and his only win has come in a clockwise direction. A top 3 finish is on the cards this time. ELIZA JAMES (5) raced too keenly fresh up, expect better here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 4 over 7f, 9 len behind En Flique carrying 123lbs at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 22 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Fiery Deal carrying 127lbs at $12. Everything points to a bright return. 1st Pick 10 Champagne Wishes Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie	65	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw July 4 over 7f, 9 len behind En Flique carrying 123lbs at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw May 22 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Fiery Deal carrying 127lbs at $12. Everything points to a bright return.
1	Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1 ½m, in the wet, 25 len behind Procella with 126lbs at $4.20. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 2025 over 1m, 4.5 len behind King Of The North carrying 129lbs at $20.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 1 Cast Of Diamonds Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Richard Sherwin J: Non Runner T: Richard Sherwin	63	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Te Rapa June 14 over 1 ½m, in the wet, 25 len behind Procella with 126lbs at $4.20. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Ellerslie Rating 65 January 1 2025 over 1m, 4.5 len behind King Of The North carrying 129lbs at $20.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
2	Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1m, soft track, 7 len behind War Of Succession carrying 122lbs at $13.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 1.75 len behind Prosegur carrying 125lbs at $4.90. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 2 New Recruit Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Hayley Hassman T: Pam Gerard	78	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ellerslie May 17 over 1m, soft track, 7 len behind War Of Succession carrying 122lbs at $13.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 5 ½f, in the wet, 1.75 len behind Prosegur carrying 125lbs at $4.90. Expected to feature.

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