NZ - Tauherenikau - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

PICCOLINO (4) was placed at this track two runs back, and he can be forgiven for his latest eighth, over 1m at Otaki, when getting back from a wide gate. He drops down in class and is nicely placed to have a say in the outcome of this race. Stick with him. PLAIN SAILING (1) resumed in style with a dominant maiden win over 7f at Waipukurau 18 days ago over 7f. The extra furlong is ideal, and he has the scope to take the next step immediately. UNCLE KEN (2) showed little early dash and struggled last start when finishing well down the track over 1m at Otaki, but he did have a genuine excuse after suffering from a cardiac arrhythmia. He is well worth another chance. KEEPING TIME (3) has not threatened in his past couple, the latest a seventh over 6 ½f at this track nearly 4 weeks ago. Stepping back up to a mile will suit her, and she can figure in the top 4 this time. THE ESPY (7) will be trying a mile for the first time, and he is more than capable of a top 3 finish.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Plain Sailing Jockey: Kate Hercock Trainer: Simon Wilson J: Kate Hercock T: Simon Wilson	97	-	-	-	14%	13/2
2	3rd Pick 2 Uncle Ken Jockey: Kelly Myers Trainer: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos J: Kelly Myers T: Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos	106	-	-	-	15%	6/1
3	3 Keeping Time Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: Lisa Latta J: Amber Riddell T: Lisa Latta	115	-	-	-	9%	11/1
4	1st Pick 4 Piccolino Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Jack Taplin T: Fraser Auret	188	-	-	-	12%	15/2
5	5 Songwriter Jockey: Madan Singh Trainer: Fraser Auret J: Madan Singh T: Fraser Auret	78	-	-	-	8%	12/1
6	6 Timbuctoo Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Kavish Chowdhoory T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	93	-	-	-	12%	15/2
7	7 The Espy Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Craig Grylls T: Andrew Forsman	111	-	-	-	29%	5/2
8	8 Air Dancer Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Non Runner T: Clinton Isdale	88	-	-	-	9%	Scratched
9	9 Say I Do Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Patrick Campbell J: M Hudson T: Patrick Campbell	102	-	-	-	13%	7/1
10	10 Paddy Gift Jockey: Bruno Queiroz Trainer: Gary Vile J: Bruno Queiroz T: Gary Vile	80	-	-	-	5%	20/1

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