NZ - Otaki - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 130lbs at $2.90. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Helluvah Return with 132lbs at $3.80. Rates highly and is one of the major players. 1st Pick 2 Ayteem Jockey: Chris Dell Trainer: Janelle Millar J: Chris Dell T: Janelle Millar	70	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, slow going 2.5 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 130lbs at $2.90. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 0.8 len behind Helluvah Return with 132lbs at $3.80. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
6	Last start 6th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Platinum Tyche with 126lbs at $8. The run before that won by a nose at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1m on a soft track defeating Thrilling with 120lbs at $2.90. Certainly worth another chance. 2nd Pick 6 Legacy Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Johno Benner J: Amber Riddell T: Johno Benner	129	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1 ¼m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Platinum Tyche with 126lbs at $8. The run before that won by a nose at Tauherenikau November 1 over 1m on a soft track defeating Thrilling with 120lbs at $2.90. Certainly worth another chance.
9	At the latest run 5th of 14 at Trentham on December 6 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Knickerless with 125lbs at $7.50. The race before that won by a nose at Waipukurau November 16 over 1m defeating Julianus carrying 125lbs at $2.60. Not far away last time. Useful type and can make amends. 3rd Pick 9 Thrilling Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Kelly Myers T: Lisa Latta	76	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 14 at Trentham on December 6 over 1m, on a slow track, 2 len behind Knickerless with 125lbs at $7.50. The race before that won by a nose at Waipukurau November 16 over 1m defeating Julianus carrying 125lbs at $2.60. Not far away last time. Useful type and can make amends.

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