NZ - Te Aroha - Race 8

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

WAR QUEEN (10) fought on gamely for fourth fresh up, and she has continued to improve with racing, producing consecutive placings, including a solid effort over 7 ¾f at Arawa Park last time out. Craig Grylls returns to the saddle, and despite her wide gate, she can go one better. NANCY SHE WROTE (9) settled near the rear from a tricky draw at Arawa Park before charging home late to finish within 2 lengths of the winner in fourth place over 7 ¾f. She is a query for us racing in a clockwise direction, but she is still an each-way chance. AMIRA D'ARGENTO (8) continued her consistent form with another third placing at Te Rapa over the mile 8 days ago. Matt Cameron replaces an apprentice, and another honest effort is on the cards. ARTAMOS (13) produced an explosive finish from well back to score by nearly 3 lengths over 7f at Arawa Park last start, and though she has yet to fire in 2 starts racing in this direction, she can upgrade that stat here. ZANZIBAR (6) has top 4 claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 0.1 len behind Overrated carrying 122lbs at $1.90. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 7f, slow going 0.1 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 120lbs at $9.10. Key chance expected to feature. 1st Pick 10 War Queen Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Craig Grylls T: Kurtis Pertab	129	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 0.1 len behind Overrated carrying 122lbs at $1.90. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 7f, slow going 0.1 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 120lbs at $9.10. Key chance expected to feature.
9	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Overrated carrying 128lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Amira D'argento with 126lbs at $7.30. Terrific chance to return to form. 2nd Pick 9 Nancy She Wrote Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Courtney Barnes T: Ben & Ryan Foote	142	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Overrated carrying 128lbs at $11. The run before that made ground from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 1m, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Amira D'argento with 126lbs at $7.30. Terrific chance to return to form.
8	Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Bonnard with 121lbs at $4. Before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Overrated carrying 121lbs at $6.40. Racing well and can break through this time. 3rd Pick 8 Amira D'argento Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Taui Johnson J: Matthew Cameron T: Taui Johnson	177	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Bonnard with 121lbs at $4. Before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7 ¾f, on a wet track, 2 len behind Overrated carrying 121lbs at $6.40. Racing well and can break through this time.

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