NZ - Te Rapa - Race 7

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

22.5K

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Verdict

HIDDEN ACHIEVEMENT (6) ran on nicely for a close 4th to Zorero at Hastings when first-up then handy outer and kept coming gamely for 2nd to War Queen at Ellerslie over 7f last time. Drawn to perfection here. STELLA MA BELLA (15) had two quiet trials this prep before running on best from midfield when first-up over 6 ½f here last month. Won her only start 2nd-up by 3.5L this time last year. Danger here. ALTARI (2) two sound trial 2nds before stalking the leaders and finding plenty to score over this trip last start. Yet to run a place in 4 starts 2nd-up the query here. ROCKING (10) got a mile back and motored home for a 1L 4th here at Tauranga start behind ALTARI in a similar race. Keep safe again. GETAWAY (12) has put in honest effort in all three starts this prep, all at 1m. Has won at 7f and ran a close 2nd in only start this track. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at Hastings on October 10 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Zorero with 126lbs at $11.70. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on October 24 over 7f, 2 len behind War Queen carrying 126lbs at $6.40. Sure to prove hard to beat. 1st Pick 6 Hidden Achievement Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Kelly Myers T: Stephen Marsh	170	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at Hastings on October 10 over 6f, slow going 2.75 len behind Zorero with 126lbs at $11.70. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ellerslie on October 24 over 7f, 2 len behind War Queen carrying 126lbs at $6.40. Sure to prove hard to beat.
15	Second-up. First-up after nine months favourite, won by 0.6 len at this track on October 26 over 6 ½f defeating Diplomatic with 125lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite, won by 3.5 len at Te Aroha on December 7 over 7f defeating Starlit Express with 122lbs at $3. No reason she cannot get the job done again. 2nd Pick 15 Stella Ma Bella Jockey: Mark Du Plessis Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Mark Du Plessis T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	93	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after nine months favourite, won by 0.6 len at this track on October 26 over 6 ½f defeating Diplomatic with 125lbs at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite, won by 3.5 len at Te Aroha on December 7 over 7f defeating Starlit Express with 122lbs at $3. No reason she cannot get the job done again.
2	Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tauranga on October 14 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Erin Go Bragh carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1m, slow going 9 len behind Sorghaghtani with 125lbs at $13.30. Back in great shape and a bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 2 Altari Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	172	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tauranga on October 14 over 7f on a rain affected track defeating Erin Go Bragh carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1m, slow going 9 len behind Sorghaghtani with 125lbs at $13.30. Back in great shape and a bold showing is expected.

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