NZ - Ashburton - Race 4

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

QUEEN OF SHEBA (11) showed plenty of pace and stuck on gamely to finish in the money in all of her 3 starts to date in her initial campaign in the spring. She resumes without a trial, but has a reasonable draw, and with Tina Comignaghi in the saddle, she is the one to beat. KIRCHMEYER (3) was a short-priced favourite here on debut and ruined any chance he had by racing greenly throughout. He had won a trial well enough before that, and he should go close to making amends in this. Follow your money. RABBIT HOLE (5) was runner-up when resuming at Riccarton, and then had her chances extinguished there when copping a severe check in the run home that day. A wide gate might not be a disadvantage if the track is wet, and she is worth another chance. HARD ATTACK (6) ran the race of an improver when finishing fourth here nearly 3 weeks ago. She is having no luck with her barrier draws, but if the track is wet, it may be a blessing in disguise. Include. ADMIRALTY (2) has top 4 claims in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Cromwell November 28 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 121lbs at $2.20. On debut second of 11 at this track October 19 over 6f, a head behind Thunderfist carrying 119lbs at $5.60. Definite winning hope. 1st Pick 11 Queen Of Sheba Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: Anna Furlong J: Tina Comignaghi T: Anna Furlong	210	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Cromwell November 28 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Lucky Ferrando with 121lbs at $2.20. On debut second of 11 at this track October 19 over 6f, a head behind Thunderfist carrying 119lbs at $5.60. Definite winning hope.
3	Was well-supported at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 6f, slow going 12 len behind Red Star Soot with 128lbs at $2.90. Better for that experience and can measure up. 2nd Pick 3 Kirchmeyer Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on February 20 over 6f, slow going 12 len behind Red Star Soot with 128lbs at $2.90. Better for that experience and can measure up.
5	Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 125lbs at $29.70. Last start ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 6f, in the wet, 21 len behind Last Hello with 127lbs at $6.30. This looks a suitable assignment. 3rd Pick 5 Rabbit Hole Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Meghann Gestain J: Kylie Williams T: Meghann Gestain	85	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 15 at Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Aurora Storm carrying 125lbs at $29.70. Last start ran last of 12 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 6f, in the wet, 21 len behind Last Hello with 127lbs at $6.30. This looks a suitable assignment.

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