NZH - Oamaru - Race 2

Harness

9 Runners

12.9f

Unknown

Synthetic

5.8K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

HEZA COOL DUDE (1) put the writing on the wall with a strong effort last time when a neck from the winner in second at Phar Lap Raceway. Lightly raced with upside and has the benefit of a favourable starting position. Leading hope. WHAT'S THE WHISPER (6) has been in the placings in all three starts of this prep, the latest a third at Ascot Park. Should be close to peak fitness now so could break through. Manners let LUCA (5) down last start but he was runner-up in his other two outings of the preparation so deserves another chance. GLENDHU MISCHIEF (2) got it wrong at the last attempt but placed prior so could bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Bacardi Doll at Motukarara Raceway over 1 5/16m in a 3yo+ on December 29 at $9.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Clovelly Hill at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m on January 7 at $3.70. In the mix from the inside draw. 1st Pick 1 Heza Cool Dude Jockey: Sheree Tomlinson Trainer: Kevin Brosnahan J: Sheree Tomlinson T: Kevin Brosnahan	77	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Bacardi Doll at Motukarara Raceway over 1 5/16m in a 3yo+ on December 29 at $9.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Clovelly Hill at Phar Lap Raceway over 1 ¼m on January 7 at $3.70. In the mix from the inside draw.
6	Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind My Bonnie Lass at Cromwell over 1m on January 6 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Rydgemont's Heir at Ascot Park Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on January 15 at $7.20. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender. 2nd Pick 6 What's The Whisper Jockey: Phil Williamson Trainer: Phil Williamson J: Phil Williamson T: Phil Williamson	75	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind My Bonnie Lass at Cromwell over 1m on January 6 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Rydgemont's Heir at Ascot Park Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on January 15 at $7.20. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
5	Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Bizza To'o at Richmond Park over 1 ½m on January 11 at $5. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ½m at Richmond Park beaten 7 m by Playoffs (3:08.80) on January 9 at $2.50. This race appears well within his grasp. 3rd Pick 5 Luca Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Greg & Ben Hope J: Non Runner T: Greg & Ben Hope	74	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Bizza To'o at Richmond Park over 1 ½m on January 11 at $5. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1 ½m at Richmond Park beaten 7 m by Playoffs (3:08.80) on January 9 at $2.50. This race appears well within his grasp.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.