NZ - Hawera - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

HE'S LUCID (2) wrapped up his last campaign with a fast finishing second over 7f at Otaki nine weeks ago on a soft track, and he returns in a winnable race. He has trialled up nicely at Foxton, and if the tempo is genuine in this, then he can have the last say. ONE BOLD GIGOLO (5) was safely held over 1 ?m at Trentham before a break of nearly 6 weeks, but he has since trialled at Foxton to maintain his fitness. He gets a nice swing in his draw, and with Craig Grylls back in the saddle, he is a solid top 4 chance. TYCOON PRINCE (9) resumed with a fair effort over 6f at Tauranga, beaten by 2 and a half lengths when peaking late. He strips fitter and even with 8 weeks between runs, he will be ready to run a big race. Stick with him. TRUCE (4) showed early speed when resuming at New Plymouth before weakening late over 7f. He was heavily backed that day, so he must have been working well, and he can make amends in this. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Otaki December 26 over 7f, soft track, 1.75 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 128lbs at $6.10. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at Riccarton Park November 15 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Brave Spirit with 129lbs at $7.80. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 2 He's Lucid Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Kelly Myers T: Kevin Myers	108	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Otaki December 26 over 7f, soft track, 1.75 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 128lbs at $6.10. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at Riccarton Park November 15 over 6f, on rain affected going, 6 len behind Brave Spirit with 129lbs at $7.80. Expected to feature.
5	Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 15 len behind Indie Ardie with 128lbs at $8.50. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1 5/16m, slow going 1.0 len behind Roctave with 120lbs at $4.60. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 5 One Bold Gigolo Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Craig Grylls T: Robbie Patterson	83	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 18 at Trentham on January 17 over 1m, on a slow track, 15 len behind Indie Ardie with 128lbs at $8.50. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1 5/16m, slow going 1.0 len behind Roctave with 120lbs at $4.60. Certainly worth another chance.
9	Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Takeshi carrying 120lbs at $11.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Acapelago with 128lbs at $5.70. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field. 3rd Pick 9 Tycoon Prince Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Jack Taplin T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	65	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 6f, slow going 2.5 len behind Takeshi carrying 120lbs at $11.60. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 7f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Acapelago with 128lbs at $5.70. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.

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