NZ - Trentham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

PETITE ROCHER (8) was sent out as a $2.30 favourite last start off the back of her debut second at Whanganui, but she disappointed when seventh over 7f at Te Rapa after looming large on the final bend. She is capable of much better, and Craig Grylls keeps the faith. On top. IVY TIME (5) is a promising maiden after 4 runs, including a placing in her penultimate start. Last time she was a fair fifth as the favourite over 7f at Otaki. Blinkers go on, and she looks ready to bounce straight back into the top 3 here. SIR YOU CAN DANCE (1) improved sharply at his second start, going down by a neck over 7f at Tauranga. He is heading the right way and won't be in this grade for much longer. FURIOSA (4) hasn't been far away in two runs this prep and won't lack any fitness. A good draw helps her, and having Sam Collett in the saddle is a plus, so stick with her. SPRING MOON (6) resumes from a spell without a trial, but her stable always has its team ready to rumble. Check the market.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha with 115lbs at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Super Legocy carrying 121lbs at $2.30. Can do much better this time. 1st Pick 8 Petite Rocher Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	122	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6 ¾f, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha with 115lbs at $4.80. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Super Legocy carrying 121lbs at $2.30. Can do much better this time.
5	Most recently 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Riomosa with 122lbs at $4.10. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 125lbs at $6.20. Winning hope. 2nd Pick 5 Ivy Time Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Kelly Myers T: Allan Sharrock	99	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Riomosa with 122lbs at $4.10. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on January 19 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Bolli Belle carrying 125lbs at $6.20. Winning hope.
1	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 5 ¾f, 6 len behind Drops Of God with 129lbs at $4.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going neck behind I'll Be Home Soon with 129lbs at $3. Heading the right way and is open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 1 Sir You Can Dance Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Cody Cole J: Joe Doyle T: Cody Cole	87	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 5 ¾f, 6 len behind Drops Of God with 129lbs at $4.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, slow going neck behind I'll Be Home Soon with 129lbs at $3. Heading the right way and is open to further improvement.

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