NZ - Taupo - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

23.3K

VIEW

Verdict

VIRGO VIVA (7) was a big-priced winner on debut by a nose on this track, and then battled on fairly well in the G2 Sarten Memorial just over 8 weeks ago. She has trialled since then, and back in this more suitable company, she can bounce straight back into the winner's circle. MERCY (11) is backing up 9 days after finishing a game runner-up on debut at Otaki over 6f. The extra furlong is ideal, and even out of her class, she has top 4 claims. UNISON (1) won fresh up in his first start since arriving from Hong Kong. He was quite impressive that day, and can take the next step immediately. NOW NOT NEVER (6) would have learned a lot from his debut effort for fifth over this trip at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago. Rory Hutchings sticks with him, and so do we. THINK I GOT CHA (2) finished fourth on a heavy track fresh up at New Plymouth just over 3 weeks ago over 6f. He has been trying to win a race for some time, but is capable of another top 4 finish with the right run.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Unison Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Nick Kneebone J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Nick Kneebone	114	-	-	-	15%	6/1
2	2 Think I Got Cha Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Karen Nicholson J: Elen Nicholas T: Karen Nicholson	58	-	-	-	5%	20/1
3	3 Be Water Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Alex Oliveira J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Alex Oliveira	32	-	-	-	11%	17/2
4	4 Erase Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Stephen Ralph J: Corentin Berge T: Stephen Ralph	58	-	-	-	2%	50/1
5	5 Great Adventure Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Samantha Collett T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	49	-	-	-	2%	50/1
6	6 Now Not Never Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Rory Hutchings T: Pam Gerard	58	-	-	-	23%	7/2
7	1st Pick 7 Virgo Viva Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Craig Grylls T: Andrew Forsman	159	-	-	-	31%	9/4
8	8 Justice For All Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Tony Pike J: Joe Doyle T: Tony Pike	87	-	-	-	14%	13/2
9	9 Sweet Envy Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Joshua Shaw J: Non Runner T: Joshua Shaw	556	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
10	10 Maria Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Linda Laing J: Lynsey Satherley T: Linda Laing	42	-	-	-	2%	50/1
11	2nd Pick 11 Mercy Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Kelly Myers T: Kevin Myers	94	-	-	-	16%	11/2
12	12 Honeydaze Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Fred & Lindsay Cornege J: Tayla Mitchell T: Fred & Lindsay Cornege	60	-	-	-	3%	40/1