NZ - Te Rapa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.5K

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Verdict

SHIRASE (11) finished just over length from the winner here when fourth on debut over this trip. Her trial form prior was very good, and she can only improve from that experience. Michael McNab has picked up the ride, and she can win a maiden shortly. LINE DANCER (1) is heading the right way with her form this prep, and she stuck on bravely after finding the front from a wide draw at Ruakaka nearly 8 weeks ago, finishing runner-up by half-a-length. Dropping back to 6f is ideal off a freshen up, and she can take them all the way this time. HAIKU (2) resumes from a spell after showing plenty of promise as a 3YO in her initial prep last season. A recent trial would have topped her off nicely for her return, and she is expected to be very competitive fresh. MATEARA (6) is a 4YO mare making her debut, and her recent trial win indicates that she won't be in this class for long. TZARINA'S CROWN (7) won her latest trial, and has been given plenty of time to mature. Follow the market.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on August 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Texas Cowboy carrying 122lbs at $5.40. Promising three-year-old filly who has plenty of scope for improvement. 1st Pick 11 Shirase Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	153	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis At debut, 4th of 13 at this track on August 22 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Texas Cowboy carrying 122lbs at $5.40. Promising three-year-old filly who has plenty of scope for improvement.
1	Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Pact with 116lbs at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Kusuda Rush with 116lbs at $110.70. Made headway last time. Big chance to find winning form. 2nd Pick 1 Line Dancer Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Kylie Hoskin J: Samantha Collett T: Kylie Hoskin	53	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Pact with 116lbs at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Kusuda Rush with 116lbs at $110.70. Made headway last time. Big chance to find winning form.
2	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Single Red carrying 121lbs at $17.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 120lbs at $15.10. Everything points to a bright return. 3rd Pick 2 Haiku Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Shelley Hale J: George Rooke T: Shelley Hale	52	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Single Red carrying 121lbs at $17.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Arawa Park December 5 over 6f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Cheeky Devil with 120lbs at $15.10. Everything points to a bright return.

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