NZ - Ashburton - Race 3

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

NOVELETTE (10) finished fourth as the favourite at Riccarton just over 5 weeks ago, following on from a third there in January. She will be getting stronger all the time, and with the aid of a 2lbs claim, she looks well placed to take this out. EMERGING MISS (9) made progress in her initial prep in the spring and will be a lot stronger this year. A recent second-place finish in a trial on this course will have her ready to rumble fresh. Check the market. QUEEN OF THE STARS (5) will be resuming from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She has shown talent at the trials, and is well worth some each-way consideration, especially if there is any early money for her. VOLATILE (2) was well beaten when making his debut off a wide gate here nearly 3 weeks ago. He has a far superior gate this time, and Tina Comignaghi keeps the faith. Stick with him. TUSSAR (1) ran his best race yet when finishing third on this track last time out. he is peaking at the right time. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Zahtar carrying 123lbs at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $9.40. Should prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 10 Novelette Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Triston Moodley T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	148	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Racing well recently. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at Riccarton Park on February 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Zahtar carrying 123lbs at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 6f, slow going 1.3 len behind Aurora Storm with 121lbs at $9.40. Should prove hard to beat.
9	Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 6f, 7 len behind Princess Reign carrying 121lbs at $10.30. On debut tenth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 6f, soft track, 8 len behind The Fed Express carrying 122lbs at $13.50. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 9 Emerging Miss Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Andrew Carston J: Kylie Williams T: Andrew Carston	75	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse November 19 over 6f, 7 len behind Princess Reign carrying 121lbs at $10.30. On debut tenth of 13 at Phar Lap Racecourse September 24 over 6f, soft track, 8 len behind The Fed Express carrying 122lbs at $13.50. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
5	Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 6f, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 127lbs at $19.80. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Dancing Time with 125lbs at $33.50. Key runner. 3rd Pick 5 Queen Of The Stars Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Ashley Frye J: Brett Murray T: Ashley Frye	37	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 6f, 6 len behind Platinum Pantheon carrying 127lbs at $19.80. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Dancing Time with 125lbs at $33.50. Key runner.

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