NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

NO TRUMPS (2) was good enough to place once in 3 starts during his initial prep during the winter, and will resume from a spell a lot stronger. He has been tuned up with a recent trial, and is suited to racing over a mile fresh up. On top for us. SOL DE OTONO (6) is overdue to break through for her first win and was only beaten by a head at Otaki a fortnight ago over this trip. She is peaking at the right time, and she can go one better. BAKE THE CAKE (12) caught the eye with a big late finish for sixth on debut at Trentham nearly 3 weeks ago. She is bred to want more ground than a mile, but from a superior gate, and with a senior hoop in the irons, she can have the last say in this. DAMIANO (1) tried hard as the favourite when finishing fourth at Otaki 2 weeks ago. He has been placed on this track in the past and can take this out. Follow your money. INCHIGEELAGH LASS (7) won a trial before finishing a close third fresh up here 23 days ago. She strips fitter, and can win this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.5 len behind Oceans Roar with 128lbs at $2.80. On debut second last of 12 at Wanganui May 31 over 6 ¾f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Snipsnap carrying 129lbs at $11.80. Everything points to a bright return. 1st Pick 2 No Trumps Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Liam Kauri T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	48	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic July 4 over 1 ¹/16m, 2.5 len behind Oceans Roar with 128lbs at $2.80. On debut second last of 12 at Wanganui May 31 over 6 ¾f, on heavy track, 9 len behind Snipsnap carrying 129lbs at $11.80. Everything points to a bright return.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 125lbs at $8.70. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1m, on a slow track, neck behind Pinker with 125lbs at $3.60. Perfectly placed this time. 2nd Pick 6 Sol De Otono Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Kelly Myers T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	138	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 125lbs at $8.70. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1m, on a slow track, neck behind Pinker with 125lbs at $3.60. Perfectly placed this time.
12	At debut, 6th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 117lbs at $24.20. Expected to well with the run under her belt. 3rd Pick 12 Bake The Cake Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Kevin Myers	117	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At debut, 6th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 117lbs at $24.20. Expected to well with the run under her belt.

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