NZ - Wanganui - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

FLYHALF (5) will be peaking third up from a spell, and she returned to form with a solid third at Ellerslie over 6f a fortnight ago. She is knocking on the door and is overdue for her first win. ODDS AND ENDS (1) has yet to break through after 9 starts, but he has shown enough to suggest a maiden win isn't far away. He is drawn to get every chance, and he should be right in the thick of things. PLATINUM NORWAY (6) battled on gamely last start over 6 ¾f for fifth when peaking on his run late. Her prior second at Waipukurau reads well for this race, and dropping back ¾f could make all the difference this time. Each way. CONGOLIAN (3) makes his race debut after catching the eye at the trials, and he is in good hands. He has the pole position, and he profiles as one to keep very safe in betting. YALDY TIME (4) has won both of his public trials, including his last start at Foxton when scoring by 7 lengths. He will be ready to rumble and is sure to attract plenty of attention.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Sabatini with 123lbs at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Armagh with 125lbs at $11.20. Promising galloper. Bold showing expected. 1st Pick 5 Flyhalf Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Tony Cole J: Matthew Cameron T: Tony Cole	171	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind Sabatini with 123lbs at $2.80. Last start 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Armagh with 125lbs at $11.20. Promising galloper. Bold showing expected.
1	Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Wailea carrying 128lbs at $8.80. Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind carrying 129lbs at $4.50. Steps out over an extra 1f and must be considered. 2nd Pick 1 Odds And Ends Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Cole J: Non Runner T: Tony Cole	138	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Wailea carrying 128lbs at $8.80. Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 5f, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind carrying 129lbs at $4.50. Steps out over an extra 1f and must be considered.
6	At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Skattebo carrying 122lbs at $6.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Waipukurau on April 26 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.75 len behind Small Fort carrying 123lbs at $2.80. Good chance to claim maiden success. 3rd Pick 6 Platinum Norway Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Unknown Jockey T: Lisa Latta	92	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Skattebo carrying 122lbs at $6.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Waipukurau on April 26 over 6f, on rain affected going, 1.75 len behind Small Fort carrying 123lbs at $2.80. Good chance to claim maiden success.

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