NZ - Otaki - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

10.4f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

22.8K

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Verdict

STEADFAST (2) has put in solid runs from midfield to place in both starts after a spell, both at 1m with a 6f trail in between. Trip to Riccarton for latest could be of benefit too. Take beating here. JOAN'S JOKER (1) had a nice trailing run close to the speed but was held up on the run before running on strongly on the inner for a close 2nd last time. Tougher draw here but form should stack up from that solid race. CHELSEA ROSE (9) didn't fire up as usual first-up at Waverley but up to this trip she stayed handy on a genuine tempo and fought hard for 3rd here last start. Include. CRAFTSMAN (8) ran home strongly from the tail for 3rd over this trip at Woodville two back but disappointed last time out. Place claims on best form. FASHION SAVVY (5) freshened up before running on late for a 2.3L 7th over 7f then charged home wide to score over 1 m last time. Beaten 3l 5th only start over the distance range when held up back in March 2025. Don't dismiss.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Joan's Joker Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Gary Vile J: Tom Wigram T: Gary Vile	137	-	-	-	14%	13/2
2	3rd Pick 2 Steadfast Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin Myers	128	-	-	-	19%	9/2
3	3 Dupug Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Kevin Myers J: M Hudson T: Kevin Myers	103	-	-	-	6%	18/1
4	4 Grand Prospect Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Sue Walsh J: Non Runner T: Sue Walsh	98	-	-	-	6%	Scratched
5	5 Fashion Savvy Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Bruno Queiroz T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	107	-	-	-	13%	7/1
6	6 Leprekhan Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Niall Quinn J: Toni Davies T: Niall Quinn	73	-	-	-	8%	13/1
7	7 Luckytobehere Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale J: Samantha Collett T: G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale	84	-	-	-	8%	13/1
8	8 Craftsman Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Howie Mathews J: Elen Nicholas T: Howie Mathews	76	-	-	-	8%	13/1
9	9 Chelsea Rose Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	87	-	-	-	16%	11/2
10	10 Malibu Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Joshua Shaw J: Kate Hercock T: Joshua Shaw	77	-	-	-	4%	25/1
11	11 Abeecee Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Caitlin Johnson J: Leah Hemi T: Caitlin Johnson	95	-	-	-	8%	13/1
12	12 Am I Blue Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Ilone Kelly J: Chris Dell T: Ilone Kelly	86	-	-	-	6%	18/1
13	13 Timmy Jockey: Sarah Macnab Trainer: Sylvia Kay J: Sarah Macnab T: Sylvia Kay	53	-	-	-	4%	25/1
14	14 Rich Attitude Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Ange Greig J: Jim Chung T: Ange Greig	60	-	-	-	3%	40/1
15	1st Pick 15 Djibouti Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Non Runner T: Kurtis Pertab	92	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
16	16 Peppery Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ilone Kelly J: Non Runner T: Ilone Kelly	84	-	-	-	5%	Scratched

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