NZ - Tauranga - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.5K

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Verdict

TAGALOMU (6) hails from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable, and has been given plenty of trial experience, including a win at the latest of those at Avondale last month. He makes his debut over a mile, and with Opie Bosson in the saddle, it is enough to put him on top. STAR WARRIOR (3) was put aside after failing to fire on debut at Woodville on a heavy track. He resumes with Matt Cameron in the saddle, and his trial form last season suggests that he has the ability and is well worth each-way consideration fresh up. Watch the market. MALLEABLE (1) resumed from a spell for a new trainer and ran third at New Plymouth over 6f. The step up to a mile will suit him, and he can figure in the top 4, especially with Warren Kennedy picking up the ride. VENTO D'ARGENTO (7) was heavily supported when finishing fifth on debut at Woodville nearly 6 weeks ago. He cops a wide gate, but is still worth including in all combinations. THE FRENCHMAN (4) no go on debut, but can do better. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Expected to be in the finish. 1st Pick 6 Tagalomu Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	101	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Avondale. Expected to be in the finish.
3	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 13 at Woodville on July 13 over 1m, on heavy track, 22 len behind Abandonment with 147lbs at $18.50. Should measure up. 2nd Pick 3 Star Warrior Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Dean Wiles J: Matthew Cameron T: Dean Wiles	72	-	-	-	3%
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 10th of 13 at Woodville on July 13 over 1m, on heavy track, 22 len behind Abandonment with 147lbs at $18.50. Should measure up.
1	Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Ashoka with 129lbs at $12.90. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 6 ½f, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 129lbs at $11.60. Another forward showing is likely. 3rd Pick 1 Malleable Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Warren Kennedy T: Ralph Manning	122	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Ashoka with 129lbs at $12.90. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 6 ½f, on a wet track, 4.5 len behind Rocking carrying 129lbs at $11.60. Another forward showing is likely.

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