NZ - Te Rapa - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.5f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.5K

VIEW

Verdict

QUENZA (10) got a long way out of her ground fresh up at Taupo, and was doing her best work late without looking like a winning chance that day. If 7 ½f is not also too short for her, then she can take this out. PEARLING CROWN (11) was a beaten hot favourite on debut at Hastings just over 3 weeks ago on ground that was far too testing for her. She was showing plenty of promise at the trials before that, and on a slightly firmer surface, she can set the record straight. Follow your money. SCAREDOHEIGHTS (9) made up a stack of late ground here last time out after getting too far out of her ground early on when shuffled back in the first half of that race. She is probably looking for more ground now, but if the tempo is genuine, then she can have the last say in this. DAHLIA AMPED (4) did well off a wide gate at Ruakaka last time out, and he should pick up a win at short notice. FACILITATE (1) has looked likely on occasions, and he is well worth each-way consideration in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Taupo on August 16 over 7f, in the wet, 3 len behind Tartan Shocka carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 116lbs at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 10 Quenza Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	91	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at Taupo on August 16 over 7f, in the wet, 3 len behind Tartan Shocka carrying 125lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Wanganui on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 116lbs at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
11	Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Makarov with 125lbs at $2.60. Expected to do far better this time. Has upside and can open her account. 2nd Pick 11 Pearling Crown Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: George Rooke T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	89	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Makarov with 125lbs at $2.60. Expected to do far better this time. Has upside and can open her account.
9	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Shalabiya with 125lbs at $25.80. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at this track on August 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Autumn Heights with 125lbs at $4.50. Great chance to run into the money here. 3rd Pick 9 Scaredoheights Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Peter & Shaun Mckay J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Peter & Shaun Mckay	62	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Shalabiya with 125lbs at $25.80. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at this track on August 22 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Autumn Heights with 125lbs at $4.50. Great chance to run into the money here.

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