NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CRICKET (7) has found the line strongly in each of her 2 starts to date, and will relish stepping up to a mile for the first time. She gets a nice swing in her draw and can take this out. AISHITERU (9) has had 3 trials this season without making much of an impression. She hails from the leading Walker/Bergerson stable and is sure to have plenty of admirers. Follow the market moves. WIGMORE (3) was under 2 lengths from the winner when finishing third here just over 3 weeks ago. He is getting stronger all the time and will be among the hardest to beat again. HARD ROCK CAFE (1) failed to fire at Trentham fresh up, and then drove hard late to finish third by less than a length at Otaki 2 weeks ago. He is ready for a mile and should pick up his first win at short notice. THE EXPLOSIVE (6) ran on late when making her debut at Otaki a week ago over 7f. The quick backup is a positive sign, and she can run into the top 4 this time. Stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Hoorah Henry with 121lbs at $17.70. Last start 6th of 12 at Otaki on December 19 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind John Doe carrying 121lbs at $5.20. Has ability and can get off the mark this time. 1st Pick 7 Cricket Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Johno Benner J: Amber Riddell T: Johno Benner	125	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 6f, 3 len behind Hoorah Henry with 121lbs at $17.70. Last start 6th of 12 at Otaki on December 19 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind John Doe carrying 121lbs at $5.20. Has ability and can get off the mark this time.
9	First starter by Satono Aladdin out of Cuddles For Layla. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Expected to measure up. 2nd Pick 9 Aishiteru Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Bruno Queiroz T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	80	-	-	-	25%
Analysis First starter by Satono Aladdin out of Cuddles For Layla. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Expected to measure up.
3	Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Waverley on November 14 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Abbakiss with 119lbs at $20.80. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Loose Jewels carrying 127lbs at $4.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. 3rd Pick 3 Wigmore Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Caley Myers J: Kelly Myers T: Caley Myers	168	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 7 at Waverley on November 14 over 7f, slow going 5.5 len behind Abbakiss with 119lbs at $20.80. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Loose Jewels carrying 127lbs at $4.30. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.

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