NZ - Hawera - Race 5

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HOPINGFORA BEAUTY (2) has improved with racing, backing up a solid debut fourth with a strong third over 1m at New Plymouth 2 weeks ago. He is likely to settle just off the speed and looks ready to take another step forward. Leading chance. TULSA TURNAROUND (10) bounced back into form at her latest run, finishing a close third at Te Aroha after looming large on the turn, being beaten by only a neck. She appears to be well placed again, so stick with her. ONE BOLD FLOOZIE (12) makes her debut by The Bold One out of Floozie Cat, a mare who has produced a G1 winner. She impressed when winning a recent Foxton trial, and from a good draw, she will have plenty of market support. LA KWIK (3) resumed with a solid fourth over 7f at New Plymouth and should strip fitter for that outing. With natural improvement and the aid of the pole position, she is worth including in all combinations. INTEGRITY (9) got the shuffle up and finished on too late at Te Aroha 16 days ago. Each way value here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Otaki on January 9 over 7f, 3 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 125lbs at $21.40. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Captain Stan with 125lbs at $3.90. Has plenty of upside and can feature. 1st Pick 2 Hopingfora Beauty Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Kelly Myers T: Allan Sharrock	104	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Otaki on January 9 over 7f, 3 len behind Leica Ripa carrying 125lbs at $21.40. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.5 len behind Captain Stan with 125lbs at $3.90. Has plenty of upside and can feature.
10	Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.4 len behind Apex carrying 126lbs at $19.20. The start before that eased back early on 12th of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Single Red with 121lbs at $10. Can improve again. Right in the mix again. 2nd Pick 10 Tulsa Turnaround Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Paul Richards J: Bruno Queiroz T: Paul Richards	130	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.4 len behind Apex carrying 126lbs at $19.20. The start before that eased back early on 12th of 15 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Single Red with 121lbs at $10. Can improve again. Right in the mix again.
12	Three-year-old filly making debut by The Bold One out of Floozie Cat. Won a trial at Foxton over 6f February 19. Big chance to make an immediate impact. 3rd Pick 12 One Bold Floozie Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Craig Grylls T: Robbie Patterson	65	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Three-year-old filly making debut by The Bold One out of Floozie Cat. Won a trial at Foxton over 6f February 19. Big chance to make an immediate impact.

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