NZ - Hastings - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 9

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Verdict

CHECKMATE (7) tackled some strong fields in all 4 starts last prep, and was good enough to finish runner-up in the G2 Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie. He usually takes a run to hit his straps, but has trialled up well, and he can give this a big shake. NAVIGATOR (1) is a handy sprinter at this level, and he usually comes to hand quickly. A good draw will aid his chances, and he is also unbeaten in 2 runs on this track. Respect him for all combos. AFTERNOON SIESTA (3) is a lightly tried 7YO mare who won the Cuddle Stakes at Trentham at only her sixth career start. The sting out of the ground will suit her, and she is also right in this with a big winning chance. AMAZING SON (13) has progressed quickly through the grades, and he will have a fitness edge over his rivals. He should again be competitive as he is so tough. ROMANOFF (9) is a G1 winning 3YO who is resuming from a spell. He has win the latest of a couple of tune-up trials, and he cannot be taken lightly, despite the wide draw.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Navigator Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Cody Cole J: Michael Mcnab T: Cody Cole	162	-	-	-	19%	9/2
2	2 Spencer Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Peter & Shaun Mckay J: Tom Wigram T: Peter & Shaun Mckay	145	-	-	-	3%	33/1
3	3rd Pick 3 Afternoon Siesta Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: John Bary J: Kelly Myers T: John Bary	97	-	-	-	23%	7/2
4	4 Dusty Road Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Graeme Cameron J: Chris Dell T: Graeme Cameron	98	-	-	-	3%	40/1
5	5 Honey Badger Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Tony Pike J: Unknown Jockey T: Tony Pike	126	-	-	-	6%	16/1
6	6 Girl Talk Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Stephen Nickalls J: Lily Sutherland T: Stephen Nickalls	46	-	-	-	3%	40/1
7	1st Pick 7 Checkmate Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Warren Kennedy T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	72	-	-	-	17%	5/1
8	8 Connello Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Lisa Allpress T: Lisa Latta	58	-	-	-	3%	40/1
9	9 Romanoff Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Pam Gerard J: George Rooke T: Pam Gerard	76	-	-	-	9%	11/1
10	10 Old Bill Bone Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Cody Cole J: Samantha Collett T: Cody Cole	66	-	-	-	10%	9/1
11	11 Tellum Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Debbie Sweeney J: Joe Doyle T: Debbie Sweeney	75	-	-	-	7%	15/1
12	12 War Princess Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Toni Davies T: Peter And Trent Didham	103	-	-	-	15%	6/1
13	13 Amazing Son Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	92	-	-	-	8%	13/1

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