NZ - Awapuni Synthetic - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Synthetic

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Verdict

BACKHAND SERVE (3) has needed time to mature, and he resumes here with a recent Foxton trial under his belt. The 6f trip may well be on the short side for him, but in a field that lacks depth, he can give this a shake. Check the market. KODIAC BEAR (1) has the form on the board, and both of his starts this prep have been very encouraging. He may also be looking for more ground, but in this field he should get away with it. Hard to beat. BEE PRECIOUS (6) set the pace and went for home a long way out when weakening late to finish a game runner-up here 2 weeks ago. She slides back into her rightful maiden class and could well take them all the way this time. PINKY PIE (8) trekked South to Riccarton for her first run from the Suzy Gordon stable and after racing too keenly in front, she stopped to finish sixth. She strips fitter and can make amends in this. ALL IN VAIN (4) needed his fresh-up run here nearly 4 weeks ago, and he should be a lot more competitive this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Think I Got Cha with 126lbs at $12.80. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on January 2 2025 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind In The Air with 126lbs at $3.10. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 5f on June 23. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 3 Backhand Serve Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Jim Chung T: Fraser Auret	75	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 3 len behind Think I Got Cha with 126lbs at $12.80. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on January 2 2025 over 5f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind In The Air with 126lbs at $3.10. Finished fourth in a Foxton trial over 5f on June 23. This is an ideal race to kick off. Expected to feature.
1	Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Vanbrugh Belle carrying 129lbs at $4.10. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind It's Amelia carrying 125lbs at $6.80. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature prominently again. 2nd Pick 1 Kodiac Bear Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Toni Davies T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	216	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Vanbrugh Belle carrying 129lbs at $4.10. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 at this track on June 21 over 6 ½f, 0.5 len behind It's Amelia carrying 125lbs at $6.80. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to feature prominently again.
6	Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on July 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Vittorio Veneto carrying 119lbs at $2.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Woodville on June 19 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Aliyana Belle with 125lbs at $3. Making headway. Strong chance to break though. 3rd Pick 6 Bee Precious Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory Trainer: Bryce Newman J: Kavish Chowdhoory T: Bryce Newman	221	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on July 3 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Vittorio Veneto carrying 119lbs at $2.70. The race before that 6th of 10 at Woodville on June 19 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Aliyana Belle with 125lbs at $3. Making headway. Strong chance to break though.

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