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NZ - Tauranga - Race 3

Thoroughbred
20 Runners
7f
Maiden
Turf
SOFT 5
14.5K

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Verdict

NAVY ENSIGN (6) tried hard when finishing second as the favourite at Ellerslie nearly 2 weeks ago over 6 ½f, the extra ½f could make all the difference, and he deserves to go one better here. Follow your money. KHALEESI (9) has kept on improving at the trials and makes her debut from a handy gate. She is right in this, especially if the money comes for her. TEN TO TWO (2) has needed time to mature, and resumes as a much stronger gelding this season. His trial form is good, and he can't be taken lightly. Each way. STAY IN TOUCH (10) will be peaking third up and is suited to the step up to 7f. She meets an even lineup and can figure in the top 4 here. CAPTAIN STAN (1) cops a wide gate second up after finishing runner-up when resuming at Te Aroha a month ago. He is overdue to break through. Each way.
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Horse Stats
#/SilkHorse#/HorsePower RatingHigh SpeedWin %Top 3%Win ProbOdds
6
Navy Ensign silk

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 6 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 126lbs at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Golden Wings with 126lbs at $5.30. Great chance to break through.

1st Pick
6

Navy Ensign

Jockey: Matthew Cameron

Trainer: Murray Thompson

J: Matthew Cameron

T: Murray Thompson

175---50%

Analysis

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 6 ½f, slow going 0.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 126lbs at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Golden Wings with 126lbs at $5.30. Great chance to break through.

5
Young Jackson silk

Four-year-old gelding (Proisir - One Swanstonstreet) who was bought for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Roger James & Robert Wellwood has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 5 ½f. Watch for a betting push.

2nd Pick
5

Young Jackson

Jockey: Non Runner

Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood

J: Non Runner

T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood

72---1%

Scratched

Analysis

Four-year-old gelding (Proisir - One Swanstonstreet) who was bought for NZD $ 260,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 1). Roger James & Robert Wellwood has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 5 ½f. Watch for a betting push.

9
Khaleesi silk

Four-year-old mare (Savabeel - Sovereign Eminence). She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 4 ½f. Looks all set to run well.

3rd Pick
9

Khaleesi

Jockey: George Rooke

Trainer: Stephen Marsh

J: George Rooke

T: Stephen Marsh

48---10%

Analysis

Four-year-old mare (Savabeel - Sovereign Eminence). She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 4 ½f. Looks all set to run well.

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