NZ - Waverley - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

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Verdict

LACEY LUCK (2) did herself no favours by missing the kick at New Plymouth 6 days ago, and assuming she can cope with the quick backup, she would only have to begin evenly to be a winning threat in this. BRUTIFUL LASS (1) tried hard when finishing second by half-a-length at Otaki on a heavy track there a fortnight ago. She is long overdue for a win, and she can get the job done here. STAR DONNA (3) caught the eye with a strong finishing third on debut off a slow pace. She handles bad ground with no trouble, and with some natural improvement second up, she will be hard to hold out. FLEURS STAR (5) makes her debut from the powerful Allan Sharrock stable who would have had her competing at the local jump-outs held in the Taranaki region. Follow the market leads. AFFAIRE D'AMOUR (4) has won 2 of her 3 public trials, and her last couple have been over 4f. She is bred to want more ground, but in this field, she can make a winning debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Most recently 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Bokushi with 120lbs at $7.40. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Guzzler carrying 120lbs at $20.40. Hard to beat on her best form. 1st Pick 2 Lacey Luck Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Gavin Sharrock J: Floor Moerman T: Gavin Sharrock	72	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Most recently 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Bokushi with 120lbs at $7.40. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Guzzler carrying 120lbs at $20.40. Hard to beat on her best form.
1	Most recently 2nd of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, in the wet, 0.5 len behind Yaldy Time carrying 125lbs at $8.30. The race before that 9th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 7f, in the wet, 6 len behind Feint To East carrying 125lbs at $3.10. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 1 Brutiful Lass Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Lisa Latta J: George Rooke T: Lisa Latta	79	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Most recently 2nd of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, in the wet, 0.5 len behind Yaldy Time carrying 125lbs at $8.30. The race before that 9th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 7f, in the wet, 6 len behind Feint To East carrying 125lbs at $3.10. Expected to feature.
3	At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Yaldy Time with 120lbs at $23.10. One of the main top 3 chances. 3rd Pick 3 Star Donna Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Buddy Lammas J: Hayley Hassman T: Buddy Lammas	78	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Otaki on July 10 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Yaldy Time with 120lbs at $23.10. One of the main top 3 chances.

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