NZ - Tauranga - Race 5

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.5K

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Verdict

BELLISH BOY (4) is set to make a bright debut after scoring comfortably at the Avondale trials in the middle of last month. He will be looking for more ground soon enough, but can still get away with a sharp sprint here. Let the market be the best guide. CLEAR CONSCIENCE (6) made some progress as a 3-year-old last season, and probably lacked some strength. Her recent trials suggest she is on track to make a solid start to this season. Each way claims, despite the tricky gate. GALLINDA (10) was put aside after not having much luck on debut at Ellerslie earlier in the season. She was close up in a recent trial, and should not be taken lightly. BELLE NOIRE (13) resumes from a spell with a good draw. She benefits from a 4lbs claim and has to be respected, especially if the money comes for her. MADAME KIWI (8) resumes from a spell and will be a lot stronger this season. Check the market moves.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Three-year-old gelding making debut by Embellish out of Stylish Achiever. Won a barrier trial at Avondale over 5f November 14. Can make an immediate impact. 1st Pick 4 Bellish Boy Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	87	-	-	-	42%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding making debut by Embellish out of Stylish Achiever. Won a barrier trial at Avondale over 5f November 14. Can make an immediate impact.
1	Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 6f, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 120lbs at $15. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Happy Valley on October 16 2024 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Victorythirtythree with 121lbs at $3.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 4 ½f on November 25. Everything points to a effective return. 2nd Pick 1 Roaring Bebe Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Non Runner T: Ben & Ryan Foote	108	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at Happy Valley on February 5 over 6f, 4 len behind Fortune Whiskey carrying 120lbs at $15. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at Happy Valley on October 16 2024 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Victorythirtythree with 121lbs at $3.90. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 4 ½f on November 25. Everything points to a effective return.
6	Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Ellerslie F&M Mdn-Sw May 7 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Perugia with 127lbs at $10.40. On debut seventh of 11 at Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 5 ¾f, soft track, 5 len behind Our Allie Be with 122lbs at $6.20. Everything points to a positive return. 3rd Pick 6 Clear Conscience Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	57	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Ellerslie F&M Mdn-Sw May 7 over 7f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Perugia with 127lbs at $10.40. On debut seventh of 11 at Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 5 ¾f, soft track, 5 len behind Our Allie Be with 122lbs at $6.20. Everything points to a positive return.

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