NZ - Trentham - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

WINGMAN (2) was a beaten favourite at Otaki 8 days ago when looking to be in need of the run. He has less time between starts this time, and he does have a good record on this track. A good draw makes him the one to beat, so follow your money. COMPLEX (3) has been disappointing in his last couple of starts, and steps back up to 7f after finishing well back over 6f here 2 weeks ago. He is a lightly tried 7-year-old gelding that is worth another chance. AFTERNOON SIESTA (10) is a very progressive 5-year-old mare that has won 2 of her 3 career starts, including her fresh effort at Tauherenikau just over 3 weeks ago. She drops 6lbs and goes close again. Each way. KOSTA (8) was very unlucky here 2 weeks ago over 6f, and the extra furlong will make all the difference this time. Hard to beat for ours. JUNGLE JANE (12) fought on gamely last time out and though out of the money, she was not far off the winner. She has less time between starts this time, so stick with her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start 6th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Belle Tribute with 131lbs at $3. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Renovations with 131lbs at $8.40. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances. 1st Pick 2 Wingman Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Roydon Bergerson J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Roydon Bergerson	172	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 10 at Otaki on December 26 over 7f, on a slow track, 6 len behind Belle Tribute with 131lbs at $3. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Renovations with 131lbs at $8.40. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances.
3	Most recently second last of 11 at this track on December 20 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Party Rocking carrying 130lbs at $9.70. Before that 8th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 7f, 7 len behind Renovations carrying 130lbs at $8.40. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. 2nd Pick 3 Complex Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Ilone Kelly J: M Hudson T: Ilone Kelly	92	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Most recently second last of 11 at this track on December 20 over 6f, slow going 8 len behind Party Rocking carrying 130lbs at $9.70. Before that 8th of 14 at Otaki on November 30 over 7f, 7 len behind Renovations carrying 130lbs at $8.40. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
10	Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 3.5 len at Tauherenikau December 10 over 7f on a soft track defeating New York Belle with 126lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite, won by 8 len at Wanganui May 11 over 6 ¾f on a heavy track defeating Plain Sailing carrying 125lbs at $1.50. Clearly the one to beat again. Can get the job done again. 3rd Pick 10 Afternoon Siesta Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: John Bary J: Kelly Myers T: John Bary	123	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 3.5 len at Tauherenikau December 10 over 7f on a soft track defeating New York Belle with 126lbs at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite, won by 8 len at Wanganui May 11 over 6 ¾f on a heavy track defeating Plain Sailing carrying 125lbs at $1.50. Clearly the one to beat again. Can get the job done again.

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