NZ - Taupo - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

10.4K

VIEW

Verdict

JUDY'S SMARTIES (7) sat behind the leaders on the outer and let go well to win a 5f trail in September then 3 back on rails from the one gate was blocked for a run in a good field at Matamata. Should have run at least 3rd last time. Top show here. KRYPTON (6) has placed in both trials this prep, the latest a stylish 3rd from well back on the turn. Ready for a big debut. FACILITATE (1) led and fought well for a close 2nd over 6f 2 starts back then up to 7 ½f but caught wide on the speed and faded September 13. Vet issue no help last time. Forgive. IN HARMONY (9) made ground from last when 1st-up at 5 ¼f and ran on well again for 3L 6th behind Admiral Vos and Purple Strike over 6f last time. More ground ideal here. FINOZINO (10) led all the way to win her latest trial under a hold September 8 then sat outside leader and tried hard in 2L 5th to Petite Roacher on debut here. Improver.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Facilitate Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Karen Nicholson J: Jack Taplin T: Karen Nicholson	60	-	-	-	10%	9/1
2	2 Red Wings Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Jim Collett J: Samantha Collett T: Jim Collett	80	-	-	-	8%	12/1
3	3 Da Da Wing Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Donna Logan J: Joe Doyle T: Donna Logan	39	-	-	-	8%	12/1
4	4 Sunfire Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Josh King & Maija Vance J: Hayley Hassman T: Josh King & Maija Vance	64	-	-	-	8%	12/1
5	5 Italian Connection Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Alex Oliveira J: Craig Grylls T: Alex Oliveira	68	-	-	-	10%	9/1
6	2nd Pick 6 Krypton Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Glen Old J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Glen Old	67	-	-	-	8%	12/1
7	1st Pick 7 Judy's Smarties Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	88	-	-	-	39%	13/8
8	8 Etupirka Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Stephen Autridge J: Wiremu Pinn T: Stephen Autridge	75	-	-	-	5%	20/1
9	9 In Harmony Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Joe Nishizuka T: Pam Gerard	60	-	-	-	10%	10/1
10	10 Finozino Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Matt Cartwright T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	75	-	-	-	20%	4/1

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Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

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