NZ - Waverley - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

ZIVOU (4) showed talent in the spring when having 2 starts, and he then resumed from a short break to win as the favourite at Ruakaka just over 3 weeks ago. He has plenty of scope, and he is expected to go close to repeating the dose here. POPPY'S GIRL (3) has been close up in stronger fields in all of her 4 starts this prep, and she doesn't mind some cut in the ground. She is overdue for her next win, and she can get the job done here. FANCYPANTS (8) is proving to be very frustrating and was a sound fifth at Trentham 11 days ago. He has the pole position and is once again on his last chance with us. Each way value. WYNDSTORM (7) resumed off a brief freshen-up and was a solid fourth at Otaki 19 days ago. He strips fitter and can have a say in the finish this time. Top 4 claims at value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by a 0.1 len at Ruakaka January 6 over 6f on a soft track defeating Boomstruck carrying 126lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind General Menari with 127lbs at $5.70. Back in great shape and is among the better hopes. 1st Pick 4 Zivou Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Bruno Queiroz T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	95	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, won by a 0.1 len at Ruakaka January 6 over 6f on a soft track defeating Boomstruck carrying 126lbs at $3.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind General Menari with 127lbs at $5.70. Back in great shape and is among the better hopes.
3	At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 128lbs at $5.60. Before that 8th of 11 at Trentham on December 20 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Party Rocking carrying 119lbs at $9. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 3 Poppy's Girl Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin J: Chris Dell T: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin	109	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 2.25 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 128lbs at $5.60. Before that 8th of 11 at Trentham on December 20 over 6f, slow going 3 len behind Party Rocking carrying 119lbs at $9. Made headway last time. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.
8	Most recently 5th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 122lbs at $12.50. The race before that second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Beauesk carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Likely to prove hard to hold out. 3rd Pick 8 Fancypants Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Bryce Revell J: Kelly Myers T: Bryce Revell	84	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 11 at Trentham on January 17 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 122lbs at $12.50. The race before that second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Beauesk carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Likely to prove hard to hold out.

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