NZ - Waverley - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

MAZINO (10) probably should not still be a maiden, and was game in defeat when finishing third at Te Rapa nearly 6 weeks ago. She carries 3lbs less this time and has her best chance this season to break her duck. HELLO MY DEAR (9) has been thereabouts in all of her 3 starts this season. She was third in a tougher field here last time out and should pick up her first win at short notice. ALL TOO BOLD (2) makes his debut after winning 2 of his 4 trials, including the latest at Pukekohe 6 weeks ago. A good draw will make him hard to hold out. ICELAND POPPY (4) was less than a length from the winner when finishing third at Ruakaka just over 3 weeks ago. Her stable is in form, and she should figure in the money again. DARCI DIOR (12) has needed the race day experience, and with Craig Grylls in the saddle, she is set to figure in the top 3 for the first time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Confesara carrying 125lbs at $3.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 121lbs at $3.30. Sure to prove tough to beat. 1st Pick 10 Mazino Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Elen Nicholas T: Stephen Marsh	99	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 6f, slow going 1.75 len behind Confesara carrying 125lbs at $3.50. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Ploy carrying 121lbs at $3.30. Sure to prove tough to beat.
3	Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 8 at Otaki on January 9 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Fawnzor carrying 125lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Hana Man with 125lbs at $8.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 2nd Pick 3 Ledhaven Cassie Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Murray Blue J: Non Runner T: Murray Blue	86	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 8 at Otaki on January 9 over 6f, 0.4 len behind Fawnzor carrying 125lbs at $2.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Hana Man with 125lbs at $8.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
9	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 119lbs at $6.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Fringes carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Working up to a win. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here. 3rd Pick 9 Hello My Dear Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge J: Bruno Queiroz T: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge	95	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at Wanganui on January 10 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Queen's Evidence carrying 119lbs at $6.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Fringes carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Working up to a win. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here.

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