NZ - Tauranga - Race 6

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

A modest looking BM60 handicap over 6f is another potential minefield for quaddie players, and we like SWEET TALKIN GAL (10), who finished sixth fresh up as the favourite at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago. She strips fitter, and she can finish a lot closer this time. Follow your money. SIR FERGUS (5) did not race up to expectations as the favourite last time out, and he was put aside for a spell. He has trialled up recently, and is in good condition, so don't risk him in this fresh up. VIVA GLAM (11) just struggled in the testing ground at Rotorua nearly 3 weeks ago over 7f. She is probably better being kept to 6f for now, and she is worth another chance at odds. LUMINANCE (13) needed the run fresh up at Otaki, and her trials either side of that effort have been good. She has the pole position, and she would not be a shock winner. SISTER CYNANE (9) did not cop the holding heavy ground at Arawa Park last time out, but she can't be risked at this level, so stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Wanganui on May 10 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.75 len behind Portland carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 122lbs at $7.20. She has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field. 1st Pick 10 Sweet Talkin Gal Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Hollie Wynyard J: Craig Grylls T: Hollie Wynyard	219	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Wanganui on May 10 over 6 ¾f, slow going 1.75 len behind Portland carrying 128lbs at $3.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 122lbs at $7.20. She has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
5	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1m, soft track, 7 len behind Victorious Warrior with 132lbs at $4.20. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Ellerslie October 18 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Charmrose carrying 128lbs at $12.30. Looks all set for a positive return. 2nd Pick 5 Sir Fergus Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Warren Kennedy T: Barbara Kennedy	86	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ellerslie December 11 over 1m, soft track, 7 len behind Victorious Warrior with 132lbs at $4.20. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Ellerslie October 18 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Charmrose carrying 128lbs at $12.30. Looks all set for a positive return.
11	At the latest run 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Artamos with 123lbs at $11.70. The run before that 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Scarlet Temple with 122lbs at $7.80. Has ability and looks one of the major players. 3rd Pick 11 Viva Glam Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	126	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At the latest run 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Artamos with 123lbs at $11.70. The run before that 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Scarlet Temple with 122lbs at $7.80. Has ability and looks one of the major players.

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