NZ - Waverley - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

8.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

14.7K

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Verdict

BANQUELLA (14) won a trial before finishing midfield on debut as the favourite at New Plymouth, and she was then midfield again here 18 days ago, also when short in the market. The key third up will be the step up to 1650, and even from a wide gate, she will be hard to hold out. Follow your money. MAN OF STYLE (8) had a stack of trial experience before finishing a game fifth over a mile on debut at Otaki when trying to make all the running that day. He has a better gate here, and with 7lbs less to carry, he will take some pegging back again. STARPELLO (1) was beaten by a wide gate at Otaki nearly 3 weeks ago, and his run prior there for second is the guide to use. With some better luck, he can bounce back. STREET APPEAL (9) will be peaking third up. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
14	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Laura's Legacy with 122lbs at $4.20. Second-up 9th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Think I Got Cha with 121lbs at $4.40. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time. 1st Pick 14 Banquella Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Courtney Barnes T: Robbie Patterson	75	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Laura's Legacy with 122lbs at $4.20. Second-up 9th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 6 len behind Think I Got Cha with 121lbs at $4.40. Nicely placed to get off the mark this time.
8	At debut, led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Gossip with 126lbs at $10.60. Leading contender. 2nd Pick 8 Man Of Style Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	106	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis At debut, led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Otaki on January 9 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Gossip with 126lbs at $10.60. Leading contender.
7	Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Open Country with 127lbs at $6.30. Last start ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 40 len behind Arthur carrying 127lbs at $23.70. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race. 3rd Pick 7 Almanhattan Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lauren Brennan J: Non Runner T: Lauren Brennan	78	-	-	-	8%	Scratched
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7f, slow going 4.5 len behind Open Country with 127lbs at $6.30. Last start ran last of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 40 len behind Arthur carrying 127lbs at $23.70. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race.

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