NZ - Awapuni - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Synthetic

9.8K

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Verdict

KODIAC BEAR (1) continues to knock on the door this prep with a strong runner-up finish over 6f at this track a fortnight ago. He is peaking at the right time, and from another favourable draw, he looks all set to go one better. DAIWA EXPLORER (2) can be forgiven for his latest effort at Waverley, where little went to plan on a track that was quite holding. He can settle a lot closer this time from the pole position, and with Bruno Queiroz back from holiday, he can figure in the top 3 here. LEICA ACE (3) made an encouraging return when finishing third at Hawera in her first start from the in-form Fannin stable, and she is expected to take another step forward second-up. She looks a genuine winning chance. JUSTIFY THAT (4) also resumed with a solid placing at this track 2 weeks ago, and she will strip fitter for the outing, making her worth including in all top 4 combos again. PISTACHIO (5) resumes from a spell and is not out of this. Don't risk her.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Kodiac Bear Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Toni Davies T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	103	-	-	-	34%
2	2nd Pick 2 Daiwa Explorer Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray J: Bruno Queiroz T: Kevin & Stephen Gray	108	-	-	-	46%
3	3rd Pick 3 Leica Ace Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin J: Chris Dell T: Shaun Fannin & Hazel Fannin	202	-	-	-	23%
4	4 Justify That Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Howie Mathews J: Elen Nicholas T: Howie Mathews	184	-	-	-	13%
5	5 Pistachio Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Amber Riddell T: Peter And Trent Didham	96	-	-	-	17%
6	6 Sweys Charm Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Non Runner T: Lisa Latta	52	-	-	-	8%	Scratched

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