NZ - Hastings - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 6

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VIEW

R10

Verdict

NAVY DREAMS (5) charged home from midfield but just missed when first-up for this new stable here last month. Showed a lot of promise last season. Nicely placed here. FIRST UP (6) kept in front of Navy Dreams in the midfield here last time & got the job done. Is 3lbs worse off against Navy Dreams this time though. IFBYMAGIC (2) was first-up since February when he tracked up a nice trial win with an arrogant maiden win at Matamata recently. Extra 1f shouldn't be a problem here. PERFORMER (3) yet to put a foot wrong with his biggest margin in a race being the 3L win last month. Can he replicate that form on a better track is the question. BUNKER HILL (1) unleashed a big run from the rear to break his maiden last time. Adds interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on September 26 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.3 len behind First Up carrying 126lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Te Rapa on September 27 2025 over 7f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Magic Carpet with 126lbs at $7.60. Fitter and worth following up. 1st Pick 5 Navy Dreams Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matt Cartwright T: Stephen Marsh	145	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on September 26 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.3 len behind First Up carrying 126lbs at $4.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 in the G2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Te Rapa on September 27 2025 over 7f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Magic Carpet with 126lbs at $7.60. Fitter and worth following up.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 6f, slow going 1.2 len behind Miss Magnetica carrying 121lbs at $31.30. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track on September 26 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Navy Dreams with 121lbs at $35.50. Impressed last start. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. 2nd Pick 6 First Up Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Caitlin Mckee J: Courtney Barnes T: Caitlin Mckee	122	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 6f, slow going 1.2 len behind Miss Magnetica carrying 121lbs at $31.30. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track on September 26 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Navy Dreams with 121lbs at $35.50. Impressed last start. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
2	Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 1.75 len at Matamata on September 16 over 6f on a soft track defeating No Curfew with 129lbs at $3. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 6 ½f, slow going 2.75 len behind Gallinda carrying 126lbs at $8.80. Shapes as a leading chance again. 3rd Pick 2 Ifbymagic Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Cody Cole J: Joe Doyle T: Cody Cole	96	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 1.75 len at Matamata on September 16 over 6f on a soft track defeating No Curfew with 129lbs at $3. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 6 ½f, slow going 2.75 len behind Gallinda carrying 126lbs at $8.80. Shapes as a leading chance again.

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