NZ - New Plymouth - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

WHEN STARS ALIGN (6) was so brave off a wide gate when finishing fifth at Te Rapa 4 weeks ago. He drops a kilo for a race that is no harder, and in a small field, he won't be relying on luck in the running. On top. BASEL WARRIOR (3) got back too far on a heavy track at Matamata 3 weeks ago and ran on too late as the favourite. He is likely to be running on late here, and with the right tempo, he can have the last say. IDYLLIC (1) has shown a lot more fight in her last couple of starts, and she could take a lot of pegging back in this. GOHUGO (4) is at his best when forcing the pace, and dropping back to 6f will suit him. In a small field, he can bounce straight back into form. RIVERPLATE (5) has been steadily improving in each run back from a spell, and he would not be a shock winner.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Most recently 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Egyptian Queen with 127lbs at $9.90. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Tauranga January 8 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Tristar with 128lbs at $3.40. Not far away last time. One of the major players. 1st Pick 6 When Stars Align Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	246	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Most recently 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Egyptian Queen with 127lbs at $9.90. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Tauranga January 8 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Tristar with 128lbs at $3.40. Not far away last time. One of the major players.
2	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by head Ruakaka August 16 over 5 ½f on heavy track defeating Reptak carrying 125lbs at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Matamata March 12 over 6f slow track defeating Fillygizalook carrying 121lbs at $26.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 2nd Pick 2 Cleat Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Danica Guy J: Non Runner T: Danica Guy	87	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by head Ruakaka August 16 over 5 ½f on heavy track defeating Reptak carrying 125lbs at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Matamata March 12 over 6f slow track defeating Fillygizalook carrying 121lbs at $26.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3	Last start 7th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 7 ½f, in the wet, 7 len behind Enrico with 117lbs at $4.60. Before that favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.0 len at Wanganui January 10 over 6 ¾f defeating Sindee carrying 119lbs at $2.20. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around. 3rd Pick 3 Basel Warrior Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Jim Collett J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Jim Collett	162	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Last start 7th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 7 ½f, in the wet, 7 len behind Enrico with 117lbs at $4.60. Before that favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a 0.0 len at Wanganui January 10 over 6 ¾f defeating Sindee carrying 119lbs at $2.20. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.

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