NZ - Avondale - Race 5

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

LITTLE THIEF (3) was runner-up here in a trial before finishing a fair eighth in a stronger field at Ellerslie on debut there nearly 7 weeks ago. He has had some gear changes since then, including the addition of blinkers, and with an extra furlong on offer, he can finish a lot closer this time, if not win. HORRIE (1) followed up a fresh third with another third here nearly a month ago, both times on a heavy track. He cops a wide gate this time, but will still go close to taking this out, even on a firmer surface. BALLS OF FIRE (2) needed his first run back from a spell at Pukekohe 8 days ago. He usually improves with racing and will have the pole position here. Each-way value. MERRIAMA (14) won a trial prior to finishing third at Matamata nearly 3 weeks ago when making her debut. She cops a wide gate, but can still run into the money. GOTA HUNCH (7) struggled in the very heavy ground at Pukekohe last start. He will be spot-on third up, and he can replicate his debut third here.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Horrie Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Moira & Kieran Murdoch J: Elen Nicholas T: Moira & Kieran Murdoch	197	-	-	-	15%	6/1
2	3rd Pick 2 Balls Of Fire Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Davina Waddell J: Courtney Barnes T: Davina Waddell	154	-	-	-	6%	16/1
3	1st Pick 3 Little Thief Jockey: Vinnie Colgan Trainer: Joanne Surgenor J: Vinnie Colgan T: Joanne Surgenor	112	-	-	-	13%	7/1
4	4 Goodnight Kiwi Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ross Mccarroll J: Non Runner T: Ross Mccarroll	47	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
5	5 Right Of Appeal Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Corentin Berge T: Clinton Isdale	73	-	-	-	3%	34/1
6	6 Supreme Warrior Jockey: Darren Danis Trainer: Dean Wiles J: Darren Danis T: Dean Wiles	38	-	-	-	6%	16/1
7	7 Gota Hunch Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy	87	-	-	-	17%	5/1
8	8 Entabeni Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Danny Walker & Arron Tata J: George Rooke T: Danny Walker & Arron Tata	87	-	-	-	3%	46/1
9	9 Relentless Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	55	-	-	-	13%	7/1
10	10 Dida Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Opie Bosson T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	78	-	-	-	12%	8/1
11	11 Humble Spear Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram Trainer: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley J: Rihaan Goyaram T: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley	41	-	-	-	3%	34/1
12	12 Zerre Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Pam Gerard J: Hayley Hassman T: Pam Gerard	65	-	-	-	3%	46/1
13	13 Reikova Jockey: Lynsey Satherley Trainer: Moira & Kieran Murdoch J: Lynsey Satherley T: Moira & Kieran Murdoch	34	-	-	-	2%	70/1
14	14 Merriama Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Kylie Hoskin J: Samantha Collett T: Kylie Hoskin	76	-	-	-	34%	2/1
15	15 Shania Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	110	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
16	16 Unmistakable Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Matthew Cameron T: Stephen Marsh	72	-	-	-	4%	27/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.

Filly

A female horse that is four years of age or under.