NZ - Riccarton - Race 6

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

PERLINO (7) overcame a wide gate to put her rivals away by more than a length over this trip last start, and maintain her perfect record at the course and distance. There is more depth to this field, but Opie Bosson has trekked South to ride, and she can repeat the dose. MISS STARLIGHT (5) is a progressive 3YO progressing the right way again after a strong third in the Gore Guineas at Riverton last week over 6f, and although she has drawn out, she can still take this out. CASHLA BAY (1) resumed with a sharp on-pace win over 7f here, and while this is a tougher field, her natural speed keeps her right in the fight. BOBBY MCGEE (4) has not fired in his past couple, but has gotten back a long way early in each of those starts. He has Matt Cartwright in the saddle this time, which is a positive change, and she is worth another chance. Each way value. AISHITERU (10) bolted in when winning her maiden here nearly 8 weeks ago. She has trialled since then and has to be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	At the latest run favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.2 len at this track March 21 over 1m defeating Oaksdeel carrying 120lbs at $2.90. The race before that 7th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Key chance capable of going on with it. 1st Pick 7 Perlino Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	112	-	-	-	34%
Analysis At the latest run favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.2 len at this track March 21 over 1m defeating Oaksdeel carrying 120lbs at $2.90. The race before that 7th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Hello Hayley carrying 121lbs at $4.80. Key chance capable of going on with it.
5	Last start 3rd of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Better Shared carrying 121lbs at $3.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Hello Hayley with 121lbs at $8.80. Key chance capable of going on with it. 2nd Pick 5 Miss Starlight Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: John & Karen Parsons J: Tina Comignaghi T: John & Karen Parsons	132	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Last start 3rd of 14 at Riverton in the LR Gore Guineas on April 4 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.7 len behind Better Shared carrying 121lbs at $3.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 15 at Wingatui in the LR Dunedin Guineas on February 28 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Hello Hayley with 121lbs at $8.80. Key chance capable of going on with it.
1	Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.2 len at this track March 21 over 7f defeating Cool Aza Rene with 123lbs at $7.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Princess Reign carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Can go on with it here. 3rd Pick 1 Cashla Bay Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Terri Rae J: Leah Hemi T: Terri Rae	131	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.2 len at this track March 21 over 7f defeating Cool Aza Rene with 123lbs at $7.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 19 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Princess Reign carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Can go on with it here.

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