NZ - Wanganui - Race 7

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

22.8K

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Verdict

ZORMELLA (5) has been well supported in all of her 3 starts this prep, and after a couple of good but unplaced efforts at Ellerslie, she was only beaten by a nose at Pukekohe 3 weeks ago. She is poised to go one better in this field. ROCTAVE (7) fought hard and finished a game fourth fresh up at Te Aroha 18 days ago when needing the hit-out. The pole position will suit him here, and if he doesn't need this run as well, then he should figure in the top 3. PROCUL BOY (3) ran on too late fresh up at Tauherenikau 4 weeks ago, and he will relish getting straight out over a mile second up. He is a very promising gelding who has only had 5 career starts for a 6-year-old gelding. Each way claims in this. ONE BOLD GIGOLO (4) was a beaten favourite at Waverley 15 days ago, when peaking on his run late. He was only beaten by a neck fresh up at Trentham before that, and can make amends here. Follow your money. COULTHARD (6) will be peaking third up, and is worth including in all combos.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1m, nose behind I'm Lulu carrying 123lbs at $3.80. The run before that 11th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1m, 3.5 len behind War Of Succession with 123lbs at $5.10. Can improve again. Further improvement expected. 1st Pick 5 Zormella Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Bruno Queiroz T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	162	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1m, nose behind I'm Lulu carrying 123lbs at $3.80. The run before that 11th of 17 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1m, 3.5 len behind War Of Succession with 123lbs at $5.10. Can improve again. Further improvement expected.
7	Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lachie carrying 123lbs at $11.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1m, 6 len behind Victorious Warrior with 128lbs at $16.90. Will come on from that run and a bold showing is expected. 2nd Pick 7 Roctave Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Courtney Barnes T: Stephen Marsh	90	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lachie carrying 123lbs at $11.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on March 7 over 1m, 6 len behind Victorious Warrior with 128lbs at $16.90. Will come on from that run and a bold showing is expected.
3	Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Thooza carrying 129lbs at $13.40. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Albarossa with 123lbs at $15.70. Is a definite threat in this line-up. 3rd Pick 3 Procul Boy Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Gail Temperton J: Leah Hemi T: Gail Temperton	85	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 13 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Thooza carrying 129lbs at $13.40. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Trentham on April 12 over 5 ½f, slow going 4 len behind Albarossa with 123lbs at $15.70. Is a definite threat in this line-up.

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