NZ - Te Rapa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

11.7K

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Verdict

IMPERIAL ROSE (7) was put aside after being a beaten favourite at Ellerslie in January, probably not coping with the quick backup after her second on debut at Te Aroha 8 days earlier. She looked sharp when winning a recent trial, and she can get her season back on track here. On top. HIGH GOAL (3) won a trial before finishing fourth in a 6-horse field on debut at Tauherenikau when showing pace to lead that day. He will be better for the experience, and he is worth another chance in this. KA RON (1) had his last start in the Karaka Millions 2YO at Ellerslie, and after getting back from a wide gate, he had no hope. He cops the pole position for his return, and a big run is expected fresh. RUPENI (4) ruined his chances fresh up at Matamata by racing greenly throughout 3 weeks ago. He has a tricky gate, but will be a lot trimmer for this assignment, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ZAFAR (6) makes his debut off some good trial form. Opie Bosson rides, so watch closely.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 6f, 6 len behind Stromlinien carrying 121lbs at $2.40. On debut second in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 5f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind State The Obvious carrying 122lbs at $4.50. Should come back bigger and better this prep. 1st Pick 7 Imperial Rose Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	67	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 6f, 6 len behind Stromlinien carrying 121lbs at $2.40. On debut second in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 5f, in the wet, 0.8 len behind State The Obvious carrying 122lbs at $4.50. Should come back bigger and better this prep.
3	Was well-supported at debut, 4th in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Spark with 121lbs at $3.10. Can progress and take this out. 2nd Pick 3 High Goal Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: George Rooke T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	111	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 4th in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 5f, slow going 3 len behind Spark with 121lbs at $3.10. Can progress and take this out.
1	Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 126lbs at $44. On debut second of 8 at Otaki November 30 over 5 ½f, a nose behind Kinnaird carrying 123lbs at $6. Has ability and worth following. 3rd Pick 1 Ka Ron Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Unknown Jockey T: Allan Sharrock	165	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 126lbs at $44. On debut second of 8 at Otaki November 30 over 5 ½f, a nose behind Kinnaird carrying 123lbs at $6. Has ability and worth following.

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