NZ - Wingatui - Race 2

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

15.0K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

BAKERS DOZEN (8) needed the run when making her South Island debut here 3 weeks ago. Breaking through the barriers before the start certainly didn't help her either that day. She strips fitter, and looks to be the one to beat for us. EMPRESS SUIKO (5) has been a long-time maiden, and her recent form has been solid enough without looking like she is going to break through. She cops a tough gate, but should still be included in all top 4 combos. WHO ROX THE HOUSE (7) has shown talent when trained in the North Island, and she will be even better with more time on her side. She meets the right sort of field here, and she can make a winning South Island debut. TURN THE TIDE (14) is another former North Island-trained filly who only peaked on her run late when finishing fourth fresh up at Ascot Park 16 days ago. She strips fitter, and an extra 1f won't be a problem. Stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Assemble with 125lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 122lbs at $32.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 1st Pick 8 Bakers Dozen Jockey: Kylie Williams Trainer: Kelly Shearing J: Kylie Williams T: Kelly Shearing	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Assemble with 125lbs at $6.70. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 7 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 122lbs at $32.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5	At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Jail Bird carrying 125lbs at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Silver Lining carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Key runner. 2nd Pick 5 Empress Suiko Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: Lee Callaway J: Krishna Mudhoo T: Lee Callaway	115	-	-	-	5%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Jail Bird carrying 125lbs at $3.90. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.1 len behind Silver Lining carrying 125lbs at $3.20. Key runner.
7	Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lady Impending carrying 125lbs at $7.70. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Matamata on December 20 2024 over 7f, 7 len behind Ever Charm carrying 121lbs at $17.90. Likely to play a major role. 3rd Pick 7 Who Rox The House Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Ebony Turner J: Amber Riddell T: Ebony Turner	78	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 6f, slow going 6 len behind Lady Impending carrying 125lbs at $7.70. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Matamata on December 20 2024 over 7f, 7 len behind Ever Charm carrying 121lbs at $17.90. Likely to play a major role.

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