NZH - Motukarara - Race 5

Harness

16 Runners

10.8f

Unknown

Turf

7.3K

VIEW

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R11

R12

Verdict

FIVE MONKEYS (8) was in the money two runs ago then found the frame again last time over 1 ?/16m at Manawatu, finishing 5.5 metres from the winner in second. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Good enough to put herself back in the winners' stall. SILVESTER (3) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1 ¼m at Oamaru two-and-a-half weeks ago. LOVEYOU TO DA SKYE (16) last appeared when sixth over 1 ?m at Phar Lap Raceway seven months ago. Must be respected. BLUEY (5) resumes from a spell and having had the benefit of a recent trial run should run a bold race. Include in exotic bets.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind All Muscled Up at Manawatu over 1 ¼m in a 2yo+ on December 9 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Scoots at Manawatu over 1/16m in a 2yo+ on December 11 at $2.20. Going nicely and looks a top chance. 1st Pick 8 Five Monkeys Jockey: Wilson House Trainer: Michael House J: Wilson House T: Michael House	71	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind All Muscled Up at Manawatu over 1 ¼m in a 2yo+ on December 9 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Scoots at Manawatu over 1/16m in a 2yo+ on December 11 at $2.20. Going nicely and looks a top chance.
3	Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 7 m by Franco Josiah (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $21.50. Before that, 12th (Fr4) over 1m at Phar Lap Raceway, well beaten by Waterloo Station (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $26. Has the right credentials to take this out. 2nd Pick 3 Silvester Jockey: John Dunn Trainer: G C Telfer J: John Dunn T: G C Telfer	77	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1 ¼m at Oamaru, beaten 7 m by Franco Josiah (2:38.10) in 3yo+ on December 10 at $21.50. Before that, 12th (Fr4) over 1m at Phar Lap Raceway, well beaten by Waterloo Station (3:22.40) in 3yo+ on December 3 at $26. Has the right credentials to take this out.
16	Returns after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Crown The Moment at Phar Lap Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on May 25 at $8.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m as favourite (FrU1) at Addington (2:31.70) beating Waterloo Station in 3yo+ on February 28 at $3.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest. 3rd Pick 16 Loveyou To Da Skye Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Gavin Smith J: Non Runner T: Gavin Smith	73	-	-	-	11%	Scratched
Analysis Returns after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Crown The Moment at Phar Lap Raceway over 1m in a 3yo+ on May 25 at $8.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m as favourite (FrU1) at Addington (2:31.70) beating Waterloo Station in 3yo+ on February 28 at $3.30. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.

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