NZ - Trentham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

23.9K

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Verdict

CHARMROSE (6) ran a strong race when narrowly beaten by a short-head over 6f at Tauranga last time out, just over 8 weeks ago. The gap between runs will do her no harm, and from a good gate, she is the one to beat here. PLATINUM PANTHEON (8) was dominant when scoring over 6f at Waipukurau by nearly 3 lengths a fortnight ago. Bruno Queiroz keeps the ride, and off a strong tempo, the pair can have the last say again. BRAZEN AFFAIR (5) resumes after six months. She was a real find on the Cambridge poly track surface, and with more time to mature, she can spring boldly fresh up in this. Check the market. MAD MAX (10) hasn't been seen since finishing fourth at Ellerslie 7 weeks ago. A recent trial placing suggests he is forward in condition, and he is definitely good enough to take this out. SCOLERA (12) has been showing a lot of promise in her short career to date. She duly saluted as the favourite at Matamata 15 days ago, and she can figure in the top 3 here as well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind Takeshi carrying 127lbs at $2.60. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 120lbs at $5.60. Can improve again. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 6 Charmrose Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Rory Hutchings T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	118	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind Takeshi carrying 127lbs at $2.60. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sweynesday carrying 120lbs at $5.60. Can improve again. Expected to feature.
8	Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on January 31 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Cheerio carrying 128lbs at $4.90. Second run from a spell favourite, won by 2.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 6f on a soft track defeating Southern Chilli carrying 123lbs at $2. Promising galloper. Hard to beat on that latest effort. 2nd Pick 8 Platinum Pantheon Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	158	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on January 31 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Cheerio carrying 128lbs at $4.90. Second run from a spell favourite, won by 2.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 6f on a soft track defeating Southern Chilli carrying 123lbs at $2. Promising galloper. Hard to beat on that latest effort.
5	Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 4f defeating Shavasana with 129lbs at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 4f, a neck behind Market Place with 122lbs at $3.20. Looks all set for a positive return. 3rd Pick 5 Brazen Affair Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	75	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 4f defeating Shavasana with 129lbs at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 4f, a neck behind Market Place with 122lbs at $3.20. Looks all set for a positive return.

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