AU - Pakenham - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

30.9K

VIEW

Verdict

KOKESHI (9) sets the standard after resuming with a strong second at Ballarat, beaten just under a length by Southern Sway, and she has already placed at this track. She looks well placed to go one better if she improves as expected from a good gate. IFTIHAR (8) is the clear danger, coming through a Mornington fourth in stronger metro company after a narrow Kyneton placing. Peak fitness and maps well on speed, go close. CALEXPO (13) resumes with two Flemington trials behind him and is entitled to improve sharply on a heavy-track Geelong debut where he was well found but beaten just under nine lengths. Watch for a push. HEAVY IS THE HEAD (6) is another genuine chance after closing strongly for second at Sale, with a slight check in running adding merit. Tough draw but will be running on late. SLUGGER (3) was sound on debut over this route and can improve.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Shipping Steel Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Michael Trotter J: Thomas Stockdale T: Michael Trotter	68	-	-	-	2%	66/1
2	2 Percipient Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Phillip & Tommy Stokes J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	42	-	-	-	20%	4/1
3	3 Slugger Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Non Runner T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	95	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
4	4 Smart Step Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Clinton Mcdonald J: Beau Mertens T: Clinton Mcdonald	96	-	-	-	10%	10/1
5	5 Snow Cabin Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Damien Thornton T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	55	-	-	-	10%	10/1
6	6 Heavy Is The Head Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Paul & Tracey Templeton J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Paul & Tracey Templeton	152	-	-	-	13%	7/1
7	7 Hill Of Olives Jockey: Carleen Hefel Trainer: John Sadler J: Carleen Hefel T: John Sadler	75	-	-	-	3%	40/1
8	2nd Pick 8 Iftihar Jockey: Caitlin Hollowood Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Caitlin Hollowood T: Julius Sandhu	122	-	-	-	13%	7/1
9	1st Pick 9 Kokeshi Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: John Moloney J: Jye Mcneil T: John Moloney	150	-	-	-	17%	5/1
10	10 Reelness Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Paul Worthington J: Teo Nugent T: Paul Worthington	78	-	-	-	1%	100/1
11	11 Cruise On Bye Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Gavin Bedggood J: Jett Stanley T: Gavin Bedggood	68	-	-	-	6%	18/1
12	12 Miss Home Body Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	85	-	-	-	4%	25/1
13	3rd Pick 13 Calexpo Jockey: Brad Rawiller Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Brad Rawiller T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	93	-	-	-	9%	11/1
14	14 Activating Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ricardo Meunier J: Non Runner T: Ricardo Meunier	57	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
15	15 Amber Smile Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Unknown Jockey T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	84	-	-	-	9%	11/1
16	16 Scentrique Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Chris Waller J: Damian Lane T: Chris Waller	88	-	-	-	12%	8/1

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