NZ - Trentham - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

INTO THE CIRCLE (5) sat close to the pace at Whanganui last week and just battled to see out the 6 ¾f. She will be right at home with a return to 6f, and with the aid of a kilo claim, she goes on top for us. LA CHICA BELLA (7) was an easy trial winner at Hastings prior to finishing runner-up there on debut just over 2 weeks ago. She has proven that a heavy track is no problem, and with natural improvement, she can go one better. ENSIGN ARIA (8) was handy to the pace before fading out in the run home to finish well back over 7f at Woodville more than 5 weeks ago. She is better off over this shorter trip, and she can bounce straight back into the top 4 here. Each way value. AMALTHEA (6) set the pace before weakening late at Otaki 3 weeks ago over 7f. She is another who will appreciate having 1f less to travel here, and she can make amends. EXPLOSIVE FORCE (1) has won a trial since finishing fourth on debut at Avondale just over 8 weeks ago. Stick with him for all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Cezanne with 120lbs at $5.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Hawera on May 17 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Tongue In Cheek with 125lbs at $2.70. Great chance to atone. 1st Pick 5 Into The Circle Jockey: Triston Moodley Trainer: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley J: Triston Moodley T: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley	117	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 6 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Cezanne with 120lbs at $5.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Hawera on May 17 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Tongue In Cheek with 125lbs at $2.70. Great chance to atone.
7	At debut, 2nd of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 6f, on rain affected going, neck behind Zenzero Girl with 125lbs at $6.90. Better gate this time so expected to feature. 2nd Pick 7 La Chica Bella Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: James Wallace J: Non Runner T: James Wallace	148	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At debut, 2nd of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 6f, on rain affected going, neck behind Zenzero Girl with 125lbs at $6.90. Better gate this time so expected to feature.
8	Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it, ran last of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Timex carrying 123lbs at $18.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at Hawera on April 17 over 6f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Dark Deluxe carrying 126lbs at $22.20. Hard to beat on her best form. 3rd Pick 8 Ensign Aria Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Chrissy Bambry J: M Hudson T: Chrissy Bambry	62	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it, ran last of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 7f, on a slow track, 8 len behind Timex carrying 123lbs at $18.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at Hawera on April 17 over 6f, on heavy track, 4 len behind Dark Deluxe carrying 126lbs at $22.20. Hard to beat on her best form.

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