NZ - Hawera - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.4f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

SHE SUITS HERSELF (8) remains a maiden after four starts but hasn't been far away, most recently finishing fourth over 1 5/16m at Tauranga. That effort had merit and, in a field lacking depth, she rates strongly and looks to be the one to beat. DUN TALKIN' (3) has yet to fire this preparation, finishing ninth over 1m at Te Rapa last time out. The extra 2 ½f is the key here, and he has the ability to improve sharply against this modest opposition. STARPELLO (2) has been mixing his form, and he wasn't disgraced when sixth over 1m at Waipukurau, beaten by 3 and a half lengths. He maps to enjoy a soft run just off the speed and shapes as one of the top 4 chances. KAZ CAZ (7) has been below his best at his past two starts, the latest over 1 ¼m at New Plymouth. He won't lack fitness, and he can improve to figure in the top 4. NOT USUAL MOANA (9) will be peaking at her third career start, and stepping out to 1 5/16m will suit her. Include in all combinations at price.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Astarte carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Oaks Prelude on January 24 over 1m, on a wet track, 0.2 len behind Acer with 125lbs at $15.30. Great chance to break through. 1st Pick 8 She Suits Herself Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	285	-	-	-	58%	8/11
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Astarte carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway in the LR Oaks Prelude on January 24 over 1m, on a wet track, 0.2 len behind Acer with 125lbs at $15.30. Great chance to break through.
3	Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 7 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 129lbs at $7. Second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Volunteer with 129lbs at $23.60. Great chance to break through. 2nd Pick 3 Dun Talkin' Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Jonathan Riddell T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 7 ½f, slow going 5 len behind Ivy's Dancer with 129lbs at $7. Second-up 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Volunteer with 129lbs at $23.60. Great chance to break through.
2	At the latest run 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 129lbs at $4.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 1 m, slow going 0.3 len behind Zaravela carrying 127lbs at $12.80. Plenty to like about his prospects. 3rd Pick 2 Starpello Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	92	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Speedie O'reilly with 129lbs at $4.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 1 m, slow going 0.3 len behind Zaravela carrying 127lbs at $12.80. Plenty to like about his prospects.

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