NZH - Manawatu - Race 4

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7 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

6.6K

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Verdict

BLUE CHIP LOU (6) is racing well with three nice efforts since an Alexandra Park win. Has had a month off since turning in a strong performance last time for second at Cambridge. Has the ability to take this out. SHEZABETTORGIRL (3) came from much wider to finish midfield last start at Alexandra Park. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and put together a string of wins or placings earlier in her campaign. Major player. CHANGE TACT (4) resumes after three-and-a-half months. Had some decent form last time in including a Cambridge win three back. Look out for any positive market movement. MELTON MOGUL (2) is up in grade but draws well and must be respected after putting two wins together.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Spiritual Bliss at Alexandra Park over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ FM on December 31 at $13.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Louezyana at Cambridge Raceway over 1m on January 9 at $11. Strong claims. 1st Pick 6 Blue Chip Lou Jockey: Emily Johnson Trainer: Stephen Doody J: Emily Johnson T: Stephen Doody	77	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Spiritual Bliss at Alexandra Park over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ FM on December 31 at $13.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Louezyana at Cambridge Raceway over 1m on January 9 at $11. Strong claims.
3	Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Backing up quickly after 6th (Fr8) over 1 ¹/16m at Alexandra Park beaten 8 m by Rushkinoff (2:03.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $15.60. The run previous 5th (Fr1) over 1m at Alexandra Park, beaten 5.5 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:43.40) on January 30 at $12.80. Better draw this time and may prove hard to beat. 2nd Pick 3 Shezabettorgirl Jockey: Kate Coppins Trainer: Michael House J: Kate Coppins T: Michael House	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Backing up quickly after 6th (Fr8) over 1 ¹/16m at Alexandra Park beaten 8 m by Rushkinoff (2:03.70) in 3yo+ on February 6 at $15.60. The run previous 5th (Fr1) over 1m at Alexandra Park, beaten 5.5 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:43.40) on January 30 at $12.80. Better draw this time and may prove hard to beat.
4	Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind Dreams Of Eric at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on October 30 at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by a neck as favourite (Fr1) at Cambridge Raceway (2:43.10) beating Bet West in on January 24 2025 at $1.50. Proven fresh so could make a winning return. 3rd Pick 4 Change Tact Jockey: Crystal Hackett Trainer: Matthew White J: Crystal Hackett T: Matthew White	76	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind Dreams Of Eric at Cambridge Raceway over 1 ¹/16m in a 3yo+ on October 30 at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by a neck as favourite (Fr1) at Cambridge Raceway (2:43.10) beating Bet West in on January 24 2025 at $1.50. Proven fresh so could make a winning return.

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