NZ - Te Aroha - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.7f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.0K

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R10

Verdict

KING'S ENGLISH (7) has been beaten as a short-priced favourite in both of his starts to date, each time at Taupo. He has his first run in a clockwise direction, and will have no fitness concerns third up from a spell. Follow your money. On top. BERRETTINI (1) had to work a touch too hard to find a handy spot when resuming at Pukekohe 4 weeks ago, and will be better for that run. A firmer surface will help him, and he has each-way claims in this. BOOMSTRUCK (8) won the latest of 2 trials this season, and is well educated with 5 trials in total this year. He has enough pace to get handy from a tricky gate, and he is expected to make a positive start to his career. Watch the market moves. KITTEN HEELS (12) had trialled up nicely prior to finishing third as the favourite on debut here 15 days ago. She cops another wide gate, but if the pace is genuine, then she can have the last say. KIND OF BLUE (9) made solid progress without winning last prep. She is stronger now, so stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Scolera carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind General Menari carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Brings the right form to the table. Close to a win and gets his chance this time. 1st Pick 7 King's English Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	137	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Scolera carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.4 len behind General Menari carrying 127lbs at $2.90. Brings the right form to the table. Close to a win and gets his chance this time.
1	Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 6f, in the wet, 9 len behind St Kilda with 129lbs at $7.20. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Sir Fergus with 129lbs at $8.80. Fitter and rates highly. 2nd Pick 1 Berrettini Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Conor And Sarah Fahy J: Unknown Jockey T: Conor And Sarah Fahy	79	-	-	-	3%	40/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 6f, in the wet, 9 len behind St Kilda with 129lbs at $7.20. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Sir Fergus with 129lbs at $8.80. Fitter and rates highly.
8	Three-year-old gelding (Spirit Of Boom - Boogiedayz). He has five recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 5f on November 14. Looks ready to run a big race. 3rd Pick 8 Boomstruck Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Jenna Mahoney J: Wiremu Pinn T: Jenna Mahoney	45	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Three-year-old gelding (Spirit Of Boom - Boogiedayz). He has five recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Avondale over 5f on November 14. Looks ready to run a big race.

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