NZ - Te Rapa - Race 7

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

5.5f

Unknown

Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

CHARMROSE (9) has been patiently handled throughout her career, and that has paid dividends with a handy record. She ended her last prep with a brace of wins, and looks set for another profitable season after winning a recent trial. She comes to hand quickly, and should be a big winning threat fresh up. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (11) has a strong 3YO campaign, and resumed from a spell with a cracking effort for fourth in the G2 Foxbridge Stakes just over 3 weeks ago. The drop back to 5 ½f won't be an issue, and with 10lbs less to carry, he has to be hard to hold out. SLIPPER ISLAND (8) is a handy sprinter who has performed with credit in the best of class, and this is about is right level. He normally takes a run to hit his straps, but his trial form has been very good leading into this. Each way value. LITTLE BIT OF LOVE (3) has been very consistent through a winter campaign, and is a chance again. GRINZINGER MOON (15) has not reached her ceiling yet, and is right in this fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len Ellerslie April 18 over 6f slow track defeating Grande Gallo with 120lbs at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ellerslie October 18 over 5 ½f defeating Scolera carrying 118lbs at $6.10. Everything points to a positive return. 1st Pick 9 Charmrose Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	58	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.7 len Ellerslie April 18 over 6f slow track defeating Grande Gallo with 120lbs at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ellerslie October 18 over 5 ½f defeating Scolera carrying 118lbs at $6.10. Everything points to a positive return.
11	Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at this track on August 22 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 129lbs at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck in the LR Sir Colin Meads Trophy at Ellerslie on September 6 2025 over 6f on a soft track defeating He Who Dares with 126lbs at $69.90. Will find this easier and is sure to measure up. 2nd Pick 11 Affirmative Action Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	188	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 13 in the G2 Foxbridge Plate at this track on August 22 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 129lbs at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck in the LR Sir Colin Meads Trophy at Ellerslie on September 6 2025 over 6f on a soft track defeating He Who Dares with 126lbs at $69.90. Will find this easier and is sure to measure up.
8	Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track May 2 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 119lbs at $12.30. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Trentham September 20 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Spencer with 127lbs at $5.60. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 8 Slipper Island Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Michael Mcnab T: Tony Pike	83	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track May 2 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 119lbs at $12.30. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Trentham September 20 over 6f, soft track, 4 len behind Spencer with 127lbs at $5.60. Looks all set for a bright return.

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A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

Mare

A female horse of five years or more.