NZ - Otaki - Race 1

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

14.3K

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Verdict

SMACKERS (8) fought on strongly from midfield at huge odds in a quality field last start and useful placed form. Should break through soon. CRICKET (11) put in a big run after getting back 2nd last early and was very wide turn last start at Woodville. Has a 3rd and two 4ths from 3 runs at 1m. KATSU (7) resumed off two quiet trials with a sound 3rd after a handy trip from the low draw at Woodville. Wide draw to overcome this time. EDISON (4) is a 6yo on debut and has had 3 trials this prep for 2 placings and a win in his latest when stalked the leaders and burst through. Has claims. TICK TOCK TESSA (9) put in a solid effort last start when bounced well to trail the leader in a gap of 4L off as the speed was on and she kept coming, beaten less than 2L 3rd to Will at this trip last start. Solid chance again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Hastings on October 10 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Navy Dreams carrying 121lbs at $88.40. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Trentham on September 19 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind High Rock carrying 125lbs at $3.80. Right in this. 1st Pick 8 Smackers Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: S Dougan J: Floor Moerman T: S Dougan	151	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 14 at Hastings on October 10 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Navy Dreams carrying 121lbs at $88.40. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Trentham on September 19 over 7f, on a wet track, 0.7 len behind High Rock carrying 125lbs at $3.80. Right in this.
11	Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Woodville on October 7 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Savachi Boy carrying 125lbs at $5.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind John Doe with 121lbs at $5.20. Strips fitter and is well-placed to take this out. 2nd Pick 11 Cricket Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Johno Benner J: Kelly Myers T: Johno Benner	116	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Woodville on October 7 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Savachi Boy carrying 125lbs at $5.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind John Doe with 121lbs at $5.20. Strips fitter and is well-placed to take this out.
7	Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Woodville on October 7 over 7f, slow going 0.5 len behind Savachi Boy with 125lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 7f, slow going 0.3 len behind Autumn Queen carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 3rd Pick 7 Katsu Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Lily Sutherland T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	92	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Woodville on October 7 over 7f, slow going 0.5 len behind Savachi Boy with 125lbs at $10.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 7f, slow going 0.3 len behind Autumn Queen carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

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