NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

6.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

10.7K

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Verdict

FIRST GEAR (4) has been disappointing this season, and just had to work a touch too hard at Otaki last time out from a wide gate. He has the pole position this time, and Bruno Queiroz keeps the faith. This field is very even, and a return to form is on the cards. COOL 'N' FAST (1) was good enough to finish third as the favourite fresh up at Ellerslie in early September. His next 3 starts have been fair, but this is a more suitable assignment for him, and he will be hard to hold out. HICKORY JACK (3) has hit the line strongly to finish third in his last 2 starts. If he gets the right run into it around the final bend, then he can have the last say. JAMAICA BAY (2) made progress last season and has had 3 tune-up trials to help get ready for his return here. He will be a lot stronger now and can make an immediate impact fresh up. KEEPING TIME (7) had an excuse last start, and before that was running on late at Whanganui. Include in all top 4 combinations.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Cool 'n' Fast Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Kelly Myers T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	148	-	-	-	34%
2	2 Jamaica Bay Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge J: Chris Dell T: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge	68	-	-	-	6%
3	3rd Pick 3 Hickory Jack Jockey: Madan Singh Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Madan Singh T: Fraser Auret	128	-	-	-	20%
4	1st Pick 4 First Gear Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge J: Bruno Queiroz T: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge	112	-	-	-	25%
5	5 La Dulcin'ee Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Patrick Campbell J: Non Runner T: Patrick Campbell	73	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
6	6 Tears Of Victory Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge J: Non Runner T: Kevin & Stephen Gray, Copper Belt Lodge	105	-	-	-	7%	Scratched
7	7 Keeping Time Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	77	-	-	-	10%
8	8 Chart The Stars Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Joshua Shaw J: Kate Hercock T: Joshua Shaw	84	-	-	-	12%
9	9 Felucca Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Toni Davies T: Peter And Trent Didham	132	-	-	-	13%
10	10 Stone The Crows Jockey: Sarah O'malley Trainer: J J Rayner J: Sarah O'malley T: J J Rayner	70	-	-	-	7%
11	11 Tudor Fisk Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Ilone Kelly J: M Hudson T: Ilone Kelly	85	-	-	-	4%
12	12 Lady Anglesea Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Non Runner T: Lisa Latta	82	-	-	-	3%	Scratched

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