NZ - Waverley - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

ROSINA (5) has found some good form since dropping down to this level, and her second as the favourite at Matamata last week over a mile was full of merit. If this race has not come too soon for her, then she is the one to beat, especially getting back to a middle distance. ALTEZZA (7) has been mixing her form and will appreciate sliding down to this level. Bruno Queiroz has returned to the saddle, and she will be hard to hold out here. Each way value. BETTERBEYOU (8) got going late when finishing fourth on a heavy track at New Plymouth nearly 5 weeks ago over 1 ¼m. The extra 1f won't be an issue, and she can figure in the top 4 again. KHANDO (4) followed on from a couple of runs at Ellerslie with a game effort for third at Matamata 18 days ago. She drops in class, and is good enough to take this out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Whats The One Code carrying 126lbs at $3. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 126lbs at $11.70. Will prove a tough nut to crack. 1st Pick 5 Rosina Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Elen Nicholas T: Ben & Ryan Foote	121	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.0 len behind Whats The One Code carrying 126lbs at $3. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, slow going 1.2 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 126lbs at $11.70. Will prove a tough nut to crack.
7	Most recently 9th of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 1 5/16m, slow going 5.5 len behind Julianus with 122lbs at $16.40. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Vespacian carrying 127lbs at $2.70. Has ability and can run a forward race. 2nd Pick 7 Altezza Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Bryce Newman J: Bruno Queiroz T: Bryce Newman	126	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Most recently 9th of 13 at Trentham on March 1 over 1 5/16m, slow going 5.5 len behind Julianus with 122lbs at $16.40. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1m, slow going 2 len behind Vespacian carrying 127lbs at $2.70. Has ability and can run a forward race.
6	At the latest run 6th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2 len behind Overdraft carrying 122lbs at $12.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Vespacian carrying 127lbs at $5. Made headway last time. Rates highly on best form and can feature in this suitable contest. 3rd Pick 6 Shes Wondering Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J J Rayner J: Non Runner T: J J Rayner	65	-	-	-	8%	Scratched
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2 len behind Overdraft carrying 122lbs at $12.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1m, slow going 3.5 len behind Vespacian carrying 127lbs at $5. Made headway last time. Rates highly on best form and can feature in this suitable contest.

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