NZ - Ellerslie - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

37.5K

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Verdict

LEVAKIA (5) dug deep and ran home hard when finishing runner-up at Pukekohe just over 2 weeks ago. She has won her only start over 1 ?m, and will have Michael McNab in the saddle for the first time, and he has been riding well. On top for us. HEZASHOCKA (1) needed his resuming run at Tauranga over 1m in the G2 Japan Trophy 3 weeks ago, and he will be a lot sharper over a more suitable trip on this track. Opie Bosson picks up the ride, and with a big drop in class, a form reversal is on the cards. HIGH COUNTRY (8) followed up his BM65 win here with another win at Tauranga 3 weeks ago, when making the most of a leader's bias, to score by over 9 lengths. Stick with him. MALDINI (6) was a brave runner-up when resuming, and then did not appreciate the good track at Pukekohe last time out. If the track is wet, then his top 4 claims will soar. JUST CALL ME JONNY (9) has turned a corner recently with his form, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 119lbs at $7.90. The start before that got back early 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.5 len behind Giacomo carrying 122lbs at $3. Can improve again. Winning chance. 1st Pick 5 Levakia Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso J: Michael Mcnab T: Ken & Bev Kelso	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 119lbs at $7.90. The start before that got back early 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1 ¼m, slow going 1.5 len behind Giacomo carrying 122lbs at $3. Can improve again. Winning chance.
1	Second-up. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Bendigo in the G3 Bdgo Cup on October 29 over 1 ½m, 7 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 120lbs at $51. Right in contention. 2nd Pick 1 Hezashocka Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy J: Opie Bosson T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy	132	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1m, on heavy track, 9 len behind Omega Boy carrying 121lbs at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Bendigo in the G3 Bdgo Cup on October 29 over 1 ½m, 7 len behind Sayedaty Sadaty with 120lbs at $51. Right in contention.
8	Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1 5/16m in heavy going defeating Perfectmanz with 127lbs at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at this track February 21 over 1 5/16m in soft going defeating Jurisprudence carrying 131lbs at $10.70. Going well and is one of the leading chances. 3rd Pick 8 High Country Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Tony Pike J: Joe Doyle T: Tony Pike	106	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1 5/16m in heavy going defeating Perfectmanz with 127lbs at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at this track February 21 over 1 5/16m in soft going defeating Jurisprudence carrying 131lbs at $10.70. Going well and is one of the leading chances.

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