NZ - Te Rapa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.5K

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Verdict

SHIRASE (11) finished just over length from the winner here when fourth on debut over this trip. Her trial form prior was very good, and she can only improve from that experience. Michael McNab has picked up the ride, and she can win a maiden shortly. LINE DANCER (1) is heading the right way with her form this prep, and she stuck on bravely after finding the front from a wide draw at Ruakaka nearly 8 weeks ago, finishing runner-up by half-a-length. Dropping back to 6f is ideal off a freshen up, and she can take them all the way this time. HAIKU (2) resumes from a spell after showing plenty of promise as a 3YO in her initial prep last season. A recent trial would have topped her off nicely for her return, and she is expected to be very competitive fresh. MATEARA (6) is a 4YO mare making her debut, and her recent trial win indicates that she won't be in this class for long. TZARINA'S CROWN (7) won her latest trial, and has been given plenty of time to mature. Follow the market.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Line Dancer Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Kylie Hoskin J: Samantha Collett T: Kylie Hoskin	52	-	-	-	7%	15/1
2	3rd Pick 2 Haiku Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Shelley Hale J: George Rooke T: Shelley Hale	51	-	-	-	10%	9/1
3	3 Irish Rose Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale J: Courtney Barnes T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale	59	-	-	-	2%	66/1
4	4 Astrum Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Annabelle Johnson J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Annabelle Johnson	63	-	-	-	7%	15/1
5	5 Licorice Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danica Guy J: Non Runner T: Danica Guy	56	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
6	6 Mateara Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Darrell Hollinshead J: Craig Grylls T: Darrell Hollinshead	49	-	-	-	7%	15/1
7	7 Tzarina's Crown Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Doyle T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	43	-	-	-	13%	7/1
8	8 Unmistakable Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Jack Taplin T: Stephen Marsh	92	-	-	-	4%	25/1
9	9 She No Opillio Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Moira & Kieran Murdoch J: Non Runner T: Moira & Kieran Murdoch	42	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
10	10 Parfait Dimanche Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Donna Logan J: Tom Wigram T: Donna Logan	118	-	-	-	16%	11/2
11	1st Pick 11 Shirase Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	158	-	-	-	39%	13/8
12	12 Joyeuse Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Warren Kennedy T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	38	-	-	-	8%	13/1
13	13 Te Rina Aurora Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Elen Nicholas T: Barbara Kennedy	74	-	-	-	3%	33/1
14	14 Wahine Toa Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll Trainer: Danny Walker & Arron Tata J: Ace Lawson-Carroll T: Danny Walker & Arron Tata	39	-	-	-	3%	33/1
15	15 Sierra Nevada Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Donna Logan J: Non Runner T: Donna Logan	64	-	-	-	2%	Scratched
16	16 Skitso Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde J: Non Runner T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde	102	-	-	-	3%	Scratched

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