NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

PICCOLINO (4) was placed at this track two runs back, and he can be forgiven for his latest eighth, over 1m at Otaki, when getting back from a wide gate. He drops down in class and is nicely placed to have a say in the outcome of this race. Stick with him. PLAIN SAILING (1) resumed in style with a dominant maiden win over 7f at Waipukurau 18 days ago over 7f. The extra furlong is ideal, and he has the scope to take the next step immediately. UNCLE KEN (2) showed little early dash and struggled last start when finishing well down the track over 1m at Otaki, but he did have a genuine excuse after suffering from a cardiac arrhythmia. He is well worth another chance. KEEPING TIME (3) has not threatened in his past couple, the latest a seventh over 6 ½f at this track nearly 4 weeks ago. Stepping back up to a mile will suit her, and she can figure in the top 4 this time. THE ESPY (7) will be trying a mile for the first time, and he is more than capable of a top 3 finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
4	Last start second last of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Sevenayes with 119lbs at $10.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sheez Dominant with 119lbs at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. 1st Pick 4 Piccolino Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Jack Taplin T: Fraser Auret	188	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Last start second last of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1m, on a slow track, 5 len behind Sevenayes with 119lbs at $10.20. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 2 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Sheez Dominant with 119lbs at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
1	Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 7f in soft going defeating Bull Paki carrying 129lbs at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 129lbs at $3.80. Stick with him. 2nd Pick 1 Plain Sailing Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Simon Wilson J: Kate Hercock T: Simon Wilson	97	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.75 len at Waipukurau February 15 over 7f in soft going defeating Bull Paki carrying 129lbs at $2.20. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 129lbs at $3.80. Stick with him.
2	Last start ran last of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1m, slow going 34 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 129lbs at $5.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lantern Way carrying 128lbs at $16.30. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 2 Uncle Ken Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Kelly Myers T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	106	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Last start ran last of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1m, slow going 34 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 129lbs at $5.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on January 19 over 1m, slow going 0.8 len behind Lantern Way carrying 128lbs at $16.30. Capable of sharp improvement.

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