NZ - Te Rapa - Race 6

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

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Verdict

ANDIAMO (7) dug deep to break through fresh up at Matamata over 7f, and she looks a filly with plenty more upside to come. The wide gate is no help, but she has the talent to overcome it. On top again. TO THE MAX (5) charged home from the tail at Ellerslie to finish within striking distance in fifth place there a fortnight ago, and the extra ground here should suit him perfectly. He is peaking at the right time, and he can go one better. EVER CHARM (3) has been thereabouts this prep, and he returned to form with a strong runner-up effort over the mile at this track 4 weeks ago. Stick with him.. CHARLUNGA (2) made full use of the rails draw when scoring on debut at Wanganui last time out, and with a similar run in transit, he can take the next step immediately. MIDORI BURLY (10) just peaked on his run at Ellerslie over 1 5/16m last time out, and he won't mind dropping back to 1m for this. He is capable of a top 4 finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite, came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Matamata May 13 over 7f in soft going defeating Roc De Night Away carrying 125lbs at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on February 1 2025 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Wyndsong carrying 122lbs at $3.50. Worth following up. 1st Pick 7 Andiamo Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephen Marsh	82	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite, came from midfield and won by a 0.4 len at Matamata May 13 over 7f in soft going defeating Roc De Night Away carrying 125lbs at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ellerslie on February 1 2025 over 1m, slow going 3 len behind Wyndsong carrying 122lbs at $3.50. Worth following up.
5	Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Thumbelina with 129lbs at $13.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 6 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Hakushu with 130lbs at $9.40. Rates highly today can run a much improved race. 2nd Pick 5 To The Max Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Matt Cartwright T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	88	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Thumbelina with 129lbs at $13.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 6 ½f, slow going 2.25 len behind Hakushu with 130lbs at $9.40. Rates highly today can run a much improved race.
3	Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind French Thinker with 128lbs at $12.10. The run before that 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lerado with 121lbs at $7.40. Going well and should be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 3 Ever Charm Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Craig Grylls T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	150	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on May 2 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.1 len behind French Thinker with 128lbs at $12.10. The run before that 4th of 14 at Otaki on April 11 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Lerado with 121lbs at $7.40. Going well and should be in the finish again.

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