NZ - Avondale - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.9f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

9.7K

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Verdict

LA DANZA (10) went so close to breaking through when finishing runner-up by a head at Matamata 4 weeks ago over 1 ¼m, and the extra 1f should see her go one better. On top for us. KUDOS (1) is knocking on the door this year, and fought on gamely for second at Pukekohe nearly 4 weeks ago over a similar trip. He cops a decent gate and should pick up an overdue win at short notice. THE FRENCHMAN (2) has been narrowly beaten in his past couple of starts, and if he can slot in somewhere close to the fence, then he can have the last say, especially on a wet track. I'M QUINN (4) tried hard and only peaked on his run late second up at Matamata 17 days ago, finishing fourth. He will be spot on with his fitness now, and with Opie Bosson up this time, he can get the job done. GUIPAGO (3) has been mixing his form, and he will have a nice draw upgrade here. Include in all top 4 combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Kudos Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Moira & Kieran Murdoch J: Non Runner T: Moira & Kieran Murdoch	61	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
2	3rd Pick 2 The Frenchman Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Non Runner T: Pam Gerard	60	-	-	-	15%	Scratched
3	3 Guipago Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Mark Brosnan J: Warren Kennedy T: Mark Brosnan	82	-	-	-	17%	5/1
4	4 I'm Quinn Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Glen Old J: Opie Bosson T: Glen Old	94	-	-	-	25%	3/1
5	5 Auld Jock Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Peter & Jessica Brosnan J: Samantha Collett T: Peter & Jessica Brosnan	170	-	-	-	8%	13/1
6	6 Arkadus Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Rachel Masters J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Rachel Masters	57	-	-	-	10%	9/1
7	7 See My Machine Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Clinton Isdale	55	-	-	-	12%	8/1
8	8 Diva Kingdom Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Diane Andersen J: Craig Grylls T: Diane Andersen	64	-	-	-	17%	5/1
9	9 Vibes And Tides Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Davina Waddell J: Lynsey Satherley T: Davina Waddell	45	-	-	-	15%	6/1
10	1st Pick 10 La Danza Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Michael Mcnab T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	79	-	-	-	29%	5/2

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