NZ - Tauranga - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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R10

Verdict

PASSION 'N' PRIDE (11) scored two trial wins before resuming with a game 2nd when handy throughout behind Bunker Hill last month. Take beating here. HAIKU (14) led from a wide gate and fought well for 3rd over 7f back in January. Fitter for two runs back from a spell last month when blowing out late. Peaking now. UNSWAYED (6) put in a game run on debut when dug up to stay handy and fought hard in August but was outsprinted last time. Extra trip may suit here. LOFTY MANUEL (10) won a 6f trial early last month & made ground from the tail when resuming at Te Rapa. Has claims despite the horror draw. ARTFUL DODGER (1) closed off last campaign with three sound efforts over this trip. May need a run but can't dismiss.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Second-up today. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Bunker Hill with 116lbs at $7.90. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Wolf God carrying 123lbs at $6. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 11 Passion 'n' Pride Jockey: Cooper Stumbles Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Cooper Stumbles T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	111	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up today. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Bunker Hill with 116lbs at $7.90. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 1m, on a wet track, 6 len behind Wolf God carrying 123lbs at $6. Sure to run well.
14	Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 6f, in the wet, 6 len behind Shirase with 127lbs at $7.10. Last start 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 7f, 6 len behind Ellendale with 125lbs at $7.50. Great chance to atone. 2nd Pick 14 Haiku Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Shelley Hale J: Samantha Collett T: Shelley Hale	56	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 13 over 6f, in the wet, 6 len behind Shirase with 127lbs at $7.10. Last start 10th of 13 at Te Rapa on September 25 over 7f, 6 len behind Ellendale with 125lbs at $7.50. Great chance to atone.
6	Raced two times to date. At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 7f, in the wet, neck behind Capitulate carrying 129lbs at $7.20. Last start 6th of 10 at Taupo on September 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Toni Marie with 129lbs at $4.10. Deserves another chance. 3rd Pick 6 Unswayed Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Conor And Sarah Fahy J: Michael Mcnab T: Conor And Sarah Fahy	117	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 7f, in the wet, neck behind Capitulate carrying 129lbs at $7.20. Last start 6th of 10 at Taupo on September 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Toni Marie with 129lbs at $4.10. Deserves another chance.

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