NZ - Hawera - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

22.6K

VIEW

Verdict

LEGACY (8) smart maiden winner this trip 4 starts back in November when coasting home from midfield. Fair efforts in her next 3 runs over 1 ¼m and further before a spell. Look for a big run first-up. MELONI (4) got back and charged home for 4th when fresh over 6 ¾f then fought on strongly when much handier last time at Trentham. Danger here. MISTER PUCCI (12) has unwound nice late runs from the back of late and all wins on heavy. Good chance with suitable track. ON SHAW (7) back from Riccarton with a close-up 5th last start. Has place claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Otaki January 9 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Not So Unusual with 127lbs at $2.40. Previously first up, fourth of 13 at Trentham September 20 2025 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Pacific Princess with 125lbs at $9.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a positive return. 1st Pick 8 Legacy Jockey: Lily Sutherland Trainer: Johno Benner J: Lily Sutherland T: Johno Benner	104	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Otaki January 9 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Not So Unusual with 127lbs at $2.40. Previously first up, fourth of 13 at Trentham September 20 2025 over 7f, soft track, 3.5 len behind Pacific Princess with 125lbs at $9.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a positive return.
4	Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Wanganui on August 29 over 6 ¾f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind Bokushi with 130lbs at $4.70. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Trentham on September 19 over 1m, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Go Trigger with 130lbs at $2.80. Fitter now and making headway. Going well and is among the main hopes. 2nd Pick 4 Meloni Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Joe Doyle T: Robbie Patterson	102	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Wanganui on August 29 over 6 ¾f, on a wet track, 0.9 len behind Bokushi with 130lbs at $4.70. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Trentham on September 19 over 1m, on a wet track, 1.2 len behind Go Trigger with 130lbs at $2.80. Fitter now and making headway. Going well and is among the main hopes.
12	Last start 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on September 20 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.25 len behind Good Spot carrying 141lbs at $3.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 18 over 1m, in the wet, 1.3 len behind Brian Lamont with 139lbs at $16.60. Nice effort last time. Rates highly. 3rd Pick 12 Mister Pucci Jockey: Tom Wigram Trainer: Gavin Opie J: Tom Wigram T: Gavin Opie	72	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Last start 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on September 20 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.25 len behind Good Spot carrying 141lbs at $3.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 18 over 1m, in the wet, 1.3 len behind Brian Lamont with 139lbs at $16.60. Nice effort last time. Rates highly.

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