NZ - Hastings - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

PROCUL BOY (2) was beaten for the first time on a heavy track when finishing runner-up by a neck fresh up at Hawera nearly 2 weeks ago. He is just as capable on a firmer surface, and with that recent run under his belt, he should be hard to hold out in this. COCOBILL (5) set the pace fresh up at Otaki and was only run down late to finish second by a neck. He is spot-on with his fitness, and with the aid of the pole position, he will take plenty of pegging back again, particularly with a 7lbs claim. CYPRESS (6) hit the line strongly for third at Riccarton 2 weeks ago, and he revels in heavy ground. His next win is not far away. EXIT LEFT (1) has made plenty of progress without being over-taxed with racing. He comes to hand quickly, and has top 3 claims fresh up. MISS ANNA LEE (9) and TESTING (10) are also both capable of figuring in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.4 len behind Amazing Son with 128lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 129lbs at $10.70. Fitter and is a leading contender. 1st Pick 2 Procul Boy Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Gail Temperton J: Jim Chung T: Gail Temperton	124	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at Hawera on August 9 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.4 len behind Amazing Son with 128lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1m, on a slow track, 6 len behind Uncle Arch carrying 129lbs at $10.70. Fitter and is a leading contender.
3	Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by a 0.4 len at Hawera on August 9 over 6f in the wet defeating Procul Boy carrying 126lbs at $1.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 7f, on rain affected going, 0.9 len behind Sheaf carrying 125lbs at $2.50. Rates highly and is sure to run well. 2nd Pick 3 Amazing Son Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Non Runner T: Lisa Latta	149	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite, won by a 0.4 len at Hawera on August 9 over 6f in the wet defeating Procul Boy carrying 126lbs at $1.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 7f, on rain affected going, 0.9 len behind Sheaf carrying 125lbs at $2.50. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
5	Second run back. First-up after nine months 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 0.4 len behind Tolstoy carrying 117lbs at $7.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a Cl1 at Cranbourne on April 4 2025 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Howdy with 130lbs at $8. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. 3rd Pick 5 Cocobill Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Andrew Campbell J: Tom Wigram T: Andrew Campbell	114	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after nine months 2nd in a small field at Otaki on July 30 over 5 ½f, on a wet track, 0.4 len behind Tolstoy carrying 117lbs at $7.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a Cl1 at Cranbourne on April 4 2025 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Howdy with 130lbs at $8. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.

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