NZ - Trentham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

CHARMING EMPEROR (1) is a progressive 5-year-old gelding resuming from a spell for just his fourth career start. He has looked sharp at the trials, and with the advantage of the pole position, he is nicely poised to get the job done. PORT CHALMER (2) has improved this season, and was third for the second time in 3 starts this prep, when fighting on gamely at Waipukurau 4 weeks ago. He is likely to race on the pace again, and another honest effort can be expected. STARPELLO (6) ran the odd good race last season but lacked some strength. That won't be the case this season, and with a quiet trial under his belt, he is worth including in all top 4 combinations. BELLE'S CHARM (13) fought on gamely and just peaked late on her run fresh up at Waipukurau. She will improve quickly second up, and more importantly, she has Craig Grylls in the saddle this time. Hard to beat. HARD ROCK CAFE (9) was placed in all 3 starts earlier in the season, and should be right in the finish fresh up in this.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Matamata May 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 129lbs at $11.80. Previously first up, third of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Oscar with 129lbs at $19.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 1 Charming Emperor Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: K R Hercock J: Kate Hercock T: K R Hercock	39	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Matamata May 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 11 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 129lbs at $11.80. Previously first up, third of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 6f, soft track, 2.5 len behind Oscar with 129lbs at $19.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
2	Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 125lbs at $6.90. The race before that 8th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 129lbs at $4.10. Expected to be very competitive. 2nd Pick 2 Port Chalmer Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	162	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 125lbs at $6.90. The race before that 8th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 6f, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 129lbs at $4.10. Expected to be very competitive.
6	Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1 ¹/16m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 120lbs at $3.80. On debut second last of 10 at Waverley January 29 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Shacktime with 126lbs at $23.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 3rd Pick 6 Starpello Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Leah Hemi T: Lisa Latta	53	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1 ¹/16m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 120lbs at $3.80. On debut second last of 10 at Waverley January 29 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Shacktime with 126lbs at $23.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.

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