NZ - Otaki - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

23.3K

VIEW

Verdict

AYTEEM (2) was a beaten favourite at Whanganui in his penultimate start before failing to back up a week later there, and finishing seventh, as the favourite again. He is perfectly placed with more time between starts and is good enough to take this out. LEGACY (6) won his maiden over a mile at Tauherenikau by a nose, and then ran on too late over 1 ¼m at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago. The extra ¾f is ideal, and she can figure in the top 4 here. THRILLING (9) was an overdue maiden winner at Waipukurau and then motored home late over a mile at Trentham nearly 3 weeks ago when finishing fifth. She steps up to a middle distance for the first time this season, and she will be hard to hold out. SMILING EYES (8) battled away strongly when finishing sixth at Pukekohe nearly 3 weeks ago. She will be spot on with her fitness and is well worth including in all combinations. WALKINTHEPARK (10) was back in form when finishing a game second at Tauherenikau just over a fortnight ago. Each way.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Joan's Joker Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Gary Vile J: Jack Taplin T: Gary Vile	78	-	-	-	7%	15/1
2	1st Pick 2 Ayteem Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Chris Dell T: Janelle Millar	70	-	-	-	17%	5/1
3	3 Lemaitre Jockey: Jonathan Riddell Trainer: Peter And Trent Didham J: Jonathan Riddell T: Peter And Trent Didham	105	-	-	-	3%	40/1
4	4 Helluvah Return Jockey: Jim Chung Trainer: Gary Vile J: Jim Chung T: Gary Vile	67	-	-	-	8%	12/1
5	5 Final Chapter Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kate Hercock T: Lisa Latta	62	-	-	-	7%	15/1
6	2nd Pick 6 Legacy Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Johno Benner J: Amber Riddell T: Johno Benner	129	-	-	-	15%	6/1
7	7 Downtrou Jockey: Sarah O'malley Trainer: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie J: Sarah O'malley T: Joshua Lavelle & Sacha Rennie	50	-	-	-	8%	13/1
8	8 Smiling Eyes Jockey: Sima Mxothwa Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Sima Mxothwa T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	68	-	-	-	10%	9/1
9	3rd Pick 9 Thrilling Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	76	-	-	-	14%	13/2
10	10 Walkinthepark Jockey: Toni Davies Trainer: Gary Vile J: Toni Davies T: Gary Vile	75	-	-	-	10%	10/1
11	11 Predecessor Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Joshua Shaw J: Unknown Jockey T: Joshua Shaw	67	-	-	-	5%	20/1
12	12 Shockiff Jockey: Erin M Leighton Trainer: Mark Oulaghan J: Erin M Leighton T: Mark Oulaghan	105	-	-	-	8%	12/1
13	13 Rithim Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Bruno Queiroz T: Lisa Latta	88	-	-	-	7%	15/1
14	14 Lady's Secret Jockey: Madan Singh Trainer: Gary Vile J: Madan Singh T: Gary Vile	55	-	-	-	4%	25/1
15	15 Paddy Gift Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Gary Vile J: Unknown Jockey T: Gary Vile	67	-	-	-	8%	13/1

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Stewards

The officials watching every race at a meet to enforce the rules.