NZ - Waverley - Race 4

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

LYDIARD PARK (1) has a massive private reputation off the back of some impressive trial form, but the betting public has yet to see any of this ability on race day. He will be stronger again after another break, and it is now his time to stand up and be counted. Follow your money. TRAFALGAR (6) makes his debut after 3 public trials, including his best effort yet when finishing second at Tauranga late last month. Check the market moves. MR BOMBASA (2) needed the experience when making his debut at Whanganui, and he will be suited to the extra 1f here. Include in all top 4 combos. RYBAKINA (11) will relish stepping up an extra 1 ½f in journey, and having Michael McNab in the saddle from a good draw is a bonus. Each way. VANILLA STORM (13) has the pole position, and she is expected to improve quickly second up. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Andahar carrying 126lbs at $2.20. First up last campaign 5th of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Transcend carrying 127lbs at $7.10. Won trial at Tauranga over 6f on February 24. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 1 Lydiard Park Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	95	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Andahar carrying 126lbs at $2.20. First up last campaign 5th of 11 at Ruakaka 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Transcend carrying 127lbs at $7.10. Won trial at Tauranga over 6f on February 24. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
7	Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Silent Applause with 123lbs at $2.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Mazino with 121lbs at $6.30. Will be hard to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Hello My Dear Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge J: Non Runner T: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge	129	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 6 ¾f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Silent Applause with 123lbs at $2.10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 6f, on a slow track, 3 len behind Mazino with 121lbs at $6.30. Will be hard to beat.
8	Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 7f, 0.0 len behind Acesandspaces carrying 122lbs at $4.50. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Burnerphone with 122lbs at $6.40. Expected to feature. 3rd Pick 8 Scarlett Spell Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde J: Non Runner T: Maxim & Samantha Van Lierde	143	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 7f, 0.0 len behind Acesandspaces carrying 122lbs at $4.50. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1m, slow going 7 len behind Burnerphone with 122lbs at $6.40. Expected to feature.

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Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

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