NZ - Ellerslie - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

DROPS OF GOD (7) has a great record capped by the G3 Cambridge Breeders win in April when she led and won well. Wasn't asked for a much but ran through the line nicely in a recent trail. Take beating. LADY IRIS (6) raced well over the winter on the Cambridge synthetic track. Has 3 wins and 3 placings from 12 starts on turf as well. Threat from the nice draw. SINDEE (4) is a nice mare resuming since May here. Led all the way and cruised home in a recent trial. Respect. I'M ALL IN (3) put in a good late run from the rear to grab 2nd when fresh at Te Rapa. Good 2nd-up record. VEGAS QUEEN (1) has a big weight to carry but she was good getting home well from midfield when fresh at Te Rapa last month. Placed both runs this track and trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite, won by 2.5 len in the G3 Cambridge Breeders Stakes at Te Rapa on April 25 over 6f in soft going defeating Platinum Pantheon with 121lbs at $3.90. Won previous preparation first up favourite, scored a big 5.5 len win at Te Aroha on December 7 over 5 ¾f defeating Rebel Creek carrying 121lbs at $7. Was runner-up in a trial at Ellerslie on September 15 over 5 ½f. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 7 Drops Of God Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	141	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite, won by 2.5 len in the G3 Cambridge Breeders Stakes at Te Rapa on April 25 over 6f in soft going defeating Platinum Pantheon with 121lbs at $3.90. Won previous preparation first up favourite, scored a big 5.5 len win at Te Aroha on December 7 over 5 ¾f defeating Rebel Creek carrying 121lbs at $7. Was runner-up in a trial at Ellerslie on September 15 over 5 ½f. Expected to feature.
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 4f, 0.6 len behind O'sweet Darling with 130lbs at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a 0.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 4f defeating Pink Gin carrying 129lbs at $3. Well placed and is a leading player. 2nd Pick 6 Lady Iris Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Joe Doyle T: Stephen Marsh	66	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 30 over 4f, 0.6 len behind O'sweet Darling with 130lbs at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a 0.3 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 4f defeating Pink Gin carrying 129lbs at $3. Well placed and is a leading player.
4	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway May 23 over 7f, soft track, 2 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 125lbs at $3.10. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Otaki in the LR Napier Sprint April 11 over 6f, soft track, 9 len behind Platinum Attack with 117lbs at $20.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 4 Sindee Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Daniel Miller J: Sam Mcnab T: Daniel Miller	82	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway May 23 over 7f, soft track, 2 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 125lbs at $3.10. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Otaki in the LR Napier Sprint April 11 over 6f, soft track, 9 len behind Platinum Attack with 117lbs at $20.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return.

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A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

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