NZ - Wanganui - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.1f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SNOWFLAKE (10) is a lot stronger this season and is also more settled around at the start. Her last couple of starts over ground have been full of merit, and she is the one to beat in this. AIR DANCER (2) was a game fourth at Tauranga last time out, and should have finished closer that day. His only placing has come racing in an anti-clockwise direction, and even from a wide gate here, he can figure in the top 3. VICKEZZMARGAUX (13) was doing her best work late over 7f when resuming from a spell at Tauherenikau nearly 3 weeks ago. Stepping up a further 3 ¼f is the key for her, and she has each-way claims in this. ALL IN VAIN (4) whacked away for fifth last start in his first run over ground. He will continue to improve with racing, and is worth including in all combinations. PLAIN SAILING (1) was third fresh up at Waipukurau nearly 2 weeks ago, and another solid effort is on the cards in a modest maiden field here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 125lbs at $2.80. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Taupo on October 10 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Gippsy God carrying 125lbs at $7.80. Overdue and gets her chance. 1st Pick 10 Snowflake Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Bruno Queiroz T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 125lbs at $2.80. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 11 at Taupo on October 10 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Gippsy God carrying 125lbs at $7.80. Overdue and gets her chance.
2	At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Zacabasso carrying 129lbs at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Charlemagne with 129lbs at $27.20. Can turn things around. 2nd Pick 2 Air Dancer Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Non Runner T: Clinton Isdale	68	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauranga on November 15 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Zacabasso carrying 129lbs at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Charlemagne with 129lbs at $27.20. Can turn things around.
13	Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Merrilegs with 125lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 12 at Otaki Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Skippers Canyon carrying 125lbs at $8.60. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply. 3rd Pick 13 Vickezzmargaux Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: John Bary J: Kelly Myers T: John Bary	58	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Merrilegs with 125lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 12 at Otaki Mdn-Sw on January 6 over 1 5/16m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Skippers Canyon carrying 125lbs at $8.60. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.

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