NZ - Trentham - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

7.5f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

20.6K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

POETIC JUSTICE (10) has recently changed stables after struggling to find his best form, and he will be gearing up for a jumping role in the near future. A change of scenery and some schooling can sometimes turn the form around, and this gelding could be a big improver in a modest field like this. Follow the market moves. POSSESS (6) made progress last prep, and he will continue to improve this year with more racing. A recent trial would have him tuned up, and he is a sound top 4 chance. SUNNY (7) made light work of a very testing track at Hastings last time out when recording his first win. He is likely to get another heavy track here, and now that the penny has dropped, he can repeat the dose. SILENT APPLAUSE (8) got back too far from a wide draw at Otaki 3 weeks ago when following on from an effortless win at Waipukurau before that. She is worth another chance here. DUBAI'S POTIKI (2) dropped in class fresh up at Woodville and was too strong. Stick with him on an each-way basis.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ellerslie January 31 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 1.4 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 129lbs at $4.60. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1m, soft track, 2.75 len behind Mollify with 123lbs at $21.10. Has the talent to take this out. 1st Pick 10 Poetic Justice Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: P Nelson & C Mcdougal J: Kelly Myers T: P Nelson & C Mcdougal	85	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Ellerslie January 31 over 1 5/16m, soft track, 1.4 len behind Fastdeeldun carrying 129lbs at $4.60. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Te Aroha October 22 over 1m, soft track, 2.75 len behind Mollify with 123lbs at $21.10. Has the talent to take this out.
6	Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Otaki Rating 65 February 21 over 1m, soft track, 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 122lbs at $12.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1m, soft track, 2.5 len behind Legacy carrying 129lbs at $25.40. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 6 Possess Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Kevin Myers J: Floor Moerman T: Kevin Myers	148	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Otaki Rating 65 February 21 over 1m, soft track, 1.3 len behind The Exponent carrying 122lbs at $12.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1m, soft track, 2.5 len behind Legacy carrying 129lbs at $25.40. Expected to feature.
7	At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Hastings May 21 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Offertory with 129lbs at $16.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 5 len behind Pee Bee Girl carrying 129lbs at $42.30. Fitter and open to further improvement. 3rd Pick 7 Sunny Jockey: Leah Hemi Trainer: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie J: Leah Hemi T: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie	105	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Hastings May 21 over 1m on a heavy track defeating Offertory with 129lbs at $16.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Waverley on May 9 over 7f, 5 len behind Pee Bee Girl carrying 129lbs at $42.30. Fitter and open to further improvement.

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