NZH - Alexandra Park - Race 6

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12 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

8.7K

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Verdict

HEAVENLY BELLE (9) started a hot favourite when resuming but manners let her down. Had shown promise last time in, ending her campaign with a second at this circuit and distance. Fitter and worth another chance. M'LADY MACKENDON (5) is a daughter of Volstead making her debut for the Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett stable. Showed some talent in her latest trial and should be ready to go. CENTAURUS (4) is a son of Classic Connection making his first appearance for David and Clare McGowan. Won his latest trial so looks to have good ability. Manners have let ALDEBARAN WHAT (8) in his last two outings but he was runner-up when fresh prior. Can be competitive with his A-game.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 140 m fifth behind Fabiana in a 3yo+ on March 13. Big chance if she can build on her first-up effort. 1st Pick 9 Heavenly Belle Jockey: David Butcher Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer J: David Butcher T: Steve & Amanda Telfer	77	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 140 m fifth behind Fabiana in a 3yo+ on March 13. Big chance if she can build on her first-up effort.
5	Four-year-old mare by Volstead out of Princess Mackendon on debut. Finished second in a trial on October 21 at Pukekohe over 1/16m. A good early push suggests she is ready to run well. 2nd Pick 5 M'lady Mackendon Jockey: Crystal Hackett Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett J: Crystal Hackett T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett	76	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Four-year-old mare by Volstead out of Princess Mackendon on debut. Finished second in a trial on October 21 at Pukekohe over 1/16m. A good early push suggests she is ready to run well.
4	Three-year-old gelding by Classic Connection out of Readytobeastar on debut. Won a trial on March 10 at Pukekohe over 1/16m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key. 3rd Pick 4 Centaurus Jockey: Todd Macfarlane Trainer: David & Clare Mcgowan J: Todd Macfarlane T: David & Clare Mcgowan	75	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Three-year-old gelding by Classic Connection out of Readytobeastar on debut. Won a trial on March 10 at Pukekohe over 1/16m. Profiles nicely but betting will hold the key.

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