NZ - Waverley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

14.4K

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Verdict

OCEAN MELODY (7) was a beaten favourite at Tauherenikau nearly 2 weeks ago, and the step up to 1 ?m will suit her. She gets a superior gate and must go close to winning this. Follow your money. EARLY ONE'S (1) was beaten by a nose at Trentham 17 days ago over a mile, and he should relish getting back to a longer trip here. A wet track would help him, and he can go one better. VANRIO (3) is a touch one-paced, and he would appreciate a heavy track. He is likely to put himself in a forward position early on and could out-grind his rivals here. Include in all top 4 combos. STONE STREET (8) has improved since being ridden more positively, and she only went down by a nose when trying to make all the running at Whanganui last time out. She may take some pegging back here as well, so stick with her. WAITOTARA WARRIOR (4) whacked away well for fourth at Hawera last time out on a good track, and he can figure in the top 3 here is the track is wet.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Darren Michie carrying 122lbs at $2.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.9 len behind Marvie with 125lbs at $5.10. Encouraging effort last start. Certainly worth another chance. 1st Pick 7 Ocean Melody Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	103	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Darren Michie carrying 122lbs at $2.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, slow going 0.9 len behind Marvie with 125lbs at $5.10. Encouraging effort last start. Certainly worth another chance.
1	Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1m, slow going 0.1 len behind Summit Up with 129lbs at $6.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1 5/16m, 1.5 len behind Tokyodome with 129lbs at $6.50. Expected to feature prominently again. 2nd Pick 1 Early One's Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Howie Mathews J: Liam Kauri T: Howie Mathews	105	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1m, slow going 0.1 len behind Summit Up with 129lbs at $6.80. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1 5/16m, 1.5 len behind Tokyodome with 129lbs at $6.50. Expected to feature prominently again.
3	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Marvie carrying 127lbs at $8.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Chelsea Rose with 129lbs at $10.30. Not far away last time. He should be in this for a long way. 3rd Pick 3 Vanrio Jockey: Madan Singh Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Madan Singh T: Fraser Auret	103	-	-	-	10%
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Marvie carrying 127lbs at $8.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Chelsea Rose with 129lbs at $10.30. Not far away last time. He should be in this for a long way.

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