NZ - Wanganui - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.2K

VIEW

Verdict

SUBSONIC (4) showed potential during his initial prep and will be suited to resuming over a mile. He has had a couple of searching trials and will be ready to rumble fresh up. LA PRIMA DAMA (11) was not far away when resuming at Ellerslie in a stronger field than this, and though she will want more ground than a mile, she can run on into the top 3 here. WEOWNARANAWAY (7) was fifth in the same race as the second pick, and was steaming home late that day. She will pick up her first win at short notice, but might want a middle distance to do so. Each way claims again. BLUERIDGE (5) has had a trial since his last run just over 7 weeks ago. He drops back to a mile and only needs some luck from a tricky gate to be in the finish here. Include in all combinations. MALLEABLE (2) was a fast finishing third fresh up for his new trainer at New Plymouth over 6f, and he will relish getting straight out to a mile. Stick with him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Trentham May 17 over 1m, soft track, 6 len behind Mohi Place carrying 129lbs at $9.80. On debut eighth of 13 at this track April 27 over 6 ¾f, 8 len behind The Nomad carrying 128lbs at $4.10. Everything points to a positive return. 1st Pick 4 Subsonic Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: David Haworth J: Kate Hercock T: David Haworth	76	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Trentham May 17 over 1m, soft track, 6 len behind Mohi Place carrying 129lbs at $9.80. On debut eighth of 13 at this track April 27 over 6 ¾f, 8 len behind The Nomad carrying 128lbs at $4.10. Everything points to a positive return.
11	Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Matamata Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 9 len behind St Giles carrying 123lbs at $9.30. Returned from break 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Toruk Makto with 125lbs at $36.80. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes. 2nd Pick 11 La Prima Dama Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Elen Nicholas T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	72	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Matamata Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 7f, on a slow track, 9 len behind St Giles carrying 123lbs at $9.30. Returned from break 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1m, on a slow track, 2.75 len behind Toruk Makto with 125lbs at $36.80. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
7	Most recently 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Toruk Makto with 125lbs at $32.80. Before that 5th of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1 m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Girl Talk with 127lbs at $5.20. Not far away last time. Can turn things around. 3rd Pick 7 Weownaranaway Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: J Lupton J: Chris Dell T: J Lupton	64	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind Toruk Makto with 125lbs at $32.80. Before that 5th of 12 at Waverley on October 19 over 1 m, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Girl Talk with 127lbs at $5.20. Not far away last time. Can turn things around.

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