NZ - Tauranga - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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R10

Verdict

ADMIRAL VOS (11) was a well backed favourite last start when stayed handy & tried hard but was no match for Rising Wind. Scratched from Taupo last week when he drew wide. Take beating here. IN HARMONY (6) got well back midrace but found the line well when fresh up at Matamata. Can improve here. MANGO LANE (14) was hunted to the lead from an outside gate and gave a sight but succumbed late on debut at Matamata. Fitter but another horror draw to overcome. PURPLE STRIKE (12) has won 2 of his 3 trials, the latest at Foxton when stayed handy from the inside gate & held out Blueprint by a head. Respect the noted first-up stable. UMIZOOMI (5) first two runs last season weren't bad, just weakening late. Showed improvement when sitting 3 wide in nice trial win last month.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Dee Oyster with 127lbs at $8.20. Returned from break 2nd in a small field at Taupo on September 11 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rising Wind carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Fitter and is a leading contender. 1st Pick 11 Admiral Vos Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	178	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 5 ½f, slow going 3.5 len behind Dee Oyster with 127lbs at $8.20. Returned from break 2nd in a small field at Taupo on September 11 over 5f, slow going 2.5 len behind Rising Wind carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
6	Second run back. First-up after 16 months 6th of 8 at Matamata on September 16 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Geneva Queen with 118lbs at $9.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 2025 over 5 ¾f, on heavy track, 13 len behind Cream Tart with 122lbs at $11.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 6 In Harmony Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	75	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 16 months 6th of 8 at Matamata on September 16 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Geneva Queen with 118lbs at $9.40. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 2025 over 5 ¾f, on heavy track, 13 len behind Cream Tart with 122lbs at $11.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
14	Was well-supported at debut, faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Matamata on September 16 over 5 ¼f, slow going 2.25 len behind Geneva Queen with 115lbs at $3.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Will be there at the business end. 3rd Pick 14 Mango Lane Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Ralph Manning J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Ralph Manning	88	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Matamata on September 16 over 5 ¼f, slow going 2.25 len behind Geneva Queen with 115lbs at $3.40. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Will be there at the business end.

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