NZ - Waverley - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

9.9K

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Verdict

BRUNO (2) set the pace and did not offer much when headed after staying near the fence at Hawera nearly 2 weeks ago. He drops back to a mile, but will improve off that run, and in this field, he can figure in the top 3. OUR LADY BROOKE (3) is a consistent mare resuming from a spell, and she usually needs a run. She is at her best on a heavy track, and any market support will be worth following. Each-way. FASHION SAVVY (8) should be spot on with her fitness third up from a spell, and having Lisa Allpress in the saddle is a positive. Include in all top 4 combos. CRAFTY COLIN (4) has hit the line strongly in each of his 2 most recent runs and if he can settle a tad closer from a superior gate, then he could have the last say here. BILLY BOY (1) is a top hurdler back on the flat, and on a heavy track at this level, he can't be taken lightly. Stick with him. HE'S ALL FABULOUS (9) will be close to his peak fitness, and dropping back to this trip will suit him. Don't risk him.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Hawera on July 11 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 14 len behind Pointer with 127lbs at $12.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3 len behind Sol De Otono carrying 127lbs at $6.30. Expect a far better result this time. 1st Pick 2 Bruno Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Trudy & Vaughan Keegan J: Elen Nicholas T: Trudy & Vaughan Keegan	79	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Hawera on July 11 over 1 5/16m, on heavy track, 14 len behind Pointer with 127lbs at $12.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 7 over 1 ¼m, slow going 3 len behind Sol De Otono carrying 127lbs at $6.30. Expect a far better result this time.
3	Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track October 19 over 1m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Dojakata with 126lbs at $3. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 2025 over 1m, soft track, 13 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 123lbs at $34. Anticipating a bright start to this prep. 2nd Pick 3 Our Lady Brooke Jockey: Hyeontaek Oh Trainer: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley J: Hyeontaek Oh T: Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley	59	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track October 19 over 1m, soft track, 3.5 len behind Dojakata with 126lbs at $3. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 2025 over 1m, soft track, 13 len behind Summer Breeze carrying 123lbs at $34. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Brigit with 126lbs at $43.10. Second-up ran second last of 14 at this track on July 4 over 1 m, slow going 9 len behind Horonuku carrying 125lbs at $28.40. Will find this more suitable and can feature in the finish. 3rd Pick 8 Fashion Savvy Jockey: Lisa Allpress Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Lisa Allpress T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	85	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Brigit with 126lbs at $43.10. Second-up ran second last of 14 at this track on July 4 over 1 m, slow going 9 len behind Horonuku carrying 125lbs at $28.40. Will find this more suitable and can feature in the finish.

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