NZ - Otaki - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

23.3K

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Verdict

SHEEZ DOMINANT (3) missed out on a hat-trick of wins when finishing eighth in the Whanganui Cup nearly 4 weeks ago. She was not far from the winner that day, and will enjoy returning to BM75 company here. On top, especially if the track is wet. BLUE JEANIE (7) was an impressive BM65 winner of her penultimate start, and then finished sixth as the favourite in BM75 company at Tauherenikau over a mile 16 days ago. She was looking for more ground that day, and with the extra 2 ½f on offer here, she can make amends. Follow your money. PIPER'S SON (4) is as tough as they come when put into the race. He is at his best when the tracks are wet, and he won't lack any fitness. With conditions to suit, he can figure in the top 4 here. LEAVE A LIGHT ON (12) set the pace and fought hard when finishing third at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago. She is peaking at the right time, drops 7lbs, and will be right in the finish again. PLATINUM TYCHE (11) was not far away last start. Stick with her.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Titled Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Leanne Elliot J: Jonathan Riddell T: Leanne Elliot	146	-	-	-	10%	9/1
2	2 Gallant Hero Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Jack Taplin T: Clinton Isdale	86	-	-	-	12%	8/1
3	1st Pick 3 Sheez Dominant Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Unknown Jockey T: Fraser Auret	111	-	-	-	17%	5/1
4	3rd Pick 4 Piper's Son Jockey: Sima Mxothwa Trainer: Tony Dravitzki J: Sima Mxothwa T: Tony Dravitzki	90	-	-	-	13%	7/1
5	5 Be Real Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	135	-	-	-	8%	12/1
6	6 My Alibi Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Matthew Eales J: Jim Chung T: Matthew Eales	77	-	-	-	6%	16/1
7	2nd Pick 7 Blue Jeanie Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Bryce Newman J: Amber Riddell T: Bryce Newman	118	-	-	-	15%	6/1
8	8 Grey Invador Jockey: Madan Singh Trainer: Brendon Mcdermott J: Madan Singh T: Brendon Mcdermott	74	-	-	-	8%	12/1
9	9 Manzor Blue Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kate Hercock T: Lisa Latta	92	-	-	-	7%	15/1
10	10 Call A Friend Jockey: Erin M Leighton Trainer: Mike Breslin J: Erin M Leighton T: Mike Breslin	100	-	-	-	7%	15/1
11	11 Platinum Tyche Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	71	-	-	-	12%	15/2
12	12 Leave A Light On Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Chris Dell T: Janelle Millar	65	-	-	-	13%	7/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.