NZ - Taupo - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

10.4K

VIEW

Verdict

NANESSE (5) made ground from the rear for 2L 3rd of 7 on debut back in April. Began well and led with company by 5L and extended with ears pricked for a bold trial win October 22. Take beating after super trial. IN TOO DEEP (9) has had two trials for two wins. Began well and worked to the lead, ambled into the straight but responded when asked and ran away last time October 6th. Big danger from the sweet draw. MARK HIM DOWN (2) has placed in 3 of his 4 trials and won the other. Led early and chased gamely behind subsequent stylish winner I Promise in his latest trial in early October. Respect here. STANZA (3) scored a nice trail win when very professional last month then led with company, kicked turn but ran around and was grabbed on the post on debut. Respect if starting here rather than R2. FIESTA (6) on a trial well before sitting outside the leader and wilting in the straight for 3L 5th 1st-up at Te Aroha. Consider here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 7 at Otaki on April 11 over 6 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Walkin In Memphis carrying 119lbs at $4.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 5 Nanesse Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Matt Cartwright T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	93	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 7 at Otaki on April 11 over 6 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Walkin In Memphis carrying 119lbs at $4.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.
9	Filly by Ocean Park making her first appearance. Won a Matamata trial over 5f on October 6. Leading chance. 2nd Pick 9 In Too Deep Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall J: Wiremu Pinn T: Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall	56	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Filly by Ocean Park making her first appearance. Won a Matamata trial over 5f on October 6. Leading chance.
2	Three-year-old gelding (St Mark's Basilica - Joy Forever) who was bought for AUD $ 75,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Matamata over 5f on October 6. Looks all set to run well. 3rd Pick 2 Mark Him Down Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	101	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (St Mark's Basilica - Joy Forever) who was bought for AUD $ 75,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson has him primed for this with four recent trials prior to his debut today. Ran 3rd in a trial at Matamata over 5f on October 6. Looks all set to run well.

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