NZ - Waverley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

BELLISH BOY (8) has been a tad disappointing in each of his 2 starts to date at Tauranga, and he will be having his first race day start in an anti-clockwise direction. He has a good gate and can set the record straight this time. Follow your money. TOMAHAWK (4) has improved in each of his 2 starts to date over 6f, and the extra furlong will be the key here. Stick with him from a handy gate. Each way. ROBERTO VELOCE (2) had some trial form before finishing third in a 6-horse field at New Plymouth 4 weeks ago on a testing heavy track that day. The extra 1f is ideal, and with the blinkers on, he can figure in the top 3 again. DARLIGHT PRINCE (1) settled midfield, and then hit the line with purpose on debut at Tauherenikau, when finishing runner-up. He cops a wide gate, but can't be risked.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Belle Noire carrying 126lbs at $2.10. Second-up 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Lunaman with 127lbs at $5.30. Well placed this time and is worth another chance. 1st Pick 8 Bellish Boy Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Bruno Queiroz T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	128	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Belle Noire carrying 126lbs at $2.10. Second-up 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 4 len behind Lunaman with 127lbs at $5.30. Well placed this time and is worth another chance.
4	Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 6f, 7 len behind Precipice carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Second-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Zivou carrying 126lbs at $6.70. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 4 Tomahawk Jockey: Erin M Leighton Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Erin M Leighton T: Andrew Forsman	105	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 6f, 7 len behind Precipice carrying 126lbs at $3.30. Second-up 4th of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Zivou carrying 126lbs at $6.70. Expected to feature.
2	At debut, 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 6f, in the wet, 7 len behind Opetaia carrying 126lbs at $12.20. Nicely placed to open his account. 3rd Pick 2 Roberto Veloce Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Chris Dell T: Robbie Patterson	112	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At debut, 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 6f, in the wet, 7 len behind Opetaia carrying 126lbs at $12.20. Nicely placed to open his account.

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