NZ - Trentham - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 10

14.4K

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Verdict

FLEURS STAR (8) was fair on debut, and then was much better when third at Hawera nearly 4 weeks ago. With further improvement, and an extra 1f to travel, she can take this out. SMACKERS (9) was good resuming, and then ran on too late for fourth over 7f at Hastings last week. She backs up quickly for her peak run, and with some luck off a wide draw, she can figure in the top 3 here. HIGH ROCK (14) has had solid trial form either side of a modest debut at the end of April as a juvenile. His most recent of those trials was very impressive, so keep him safe, even from a wide gate. BURNSIDE LASS (6) is steadily improving with racing, and is getting out to a more suitable trip third up in her career. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Waverley on July 24 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Brutiful Lass carrying 123lbs at $11.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind State Secret carrying 125lbs at $11.60. Improver who can measure up this time. 1st Pick 8 Fleurs Star Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Allan Sharrock J: Toni Davies T: Allan Sharrock	93	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Waverley on July 24 over 6f, slow going 7 len behind Brutiful Lass carrying 123lbs at $11.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Hawera on August 23 over 6f, on a wet track, 1.3 len behind State Secret carrying 125lbs at $11.60. Improver who can measure up this time.
9	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Makarov with 125lbs at $17.90. Last start 4th of 10 at Hastings on September 12 over 7f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Hard Rock Cafe carrying 125lbs at $5.90. Ready to peak after two runs back and can play a top 4 role. 2nd Pick 9 Smackers Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: S Dougan J: M Hudson T: S Dougan	175	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 7f, on heavy track, 0.8 len behind Makarov with 125lbs at $17.90. Last start 4th of 10 at Hastings on September 12 over 7f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Hard Rock Cafe carrying 125lbs at $5.90. Ready to peak after two runs back and can play a top 4 role.
14	Resuming after a break, only one run when eased back early on 6th of 10 at Woodville on April 29 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind O'baby with 127lbs at $10.90. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 3rd Pick 14 High Rock Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Roydon Bergerson J: Kelly Myers T: Roydon Bergerson	50	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when eased back early on 6th of 10 at Woodville on April 29 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind O'baby with 127lbs at $10.90. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

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