NZH - Otaki - Race 1

Harness

11 Runners

10.9f

Unknown

Turf

6.5K

VIEW

Verdict

KING OF DIAMONDS (10) was in the money at Tauherenikau two runs ago before breaking up at his latest appearance over 1 ?m at this track. He is the one to beat this time. MENTALIST (9) finished eighth last start, beaten 235 metres at Manawatu over 1 ?/16m. Expecting a very good run. COSMIC ANGEL (6) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1 ?m at this track last time out. TRIFOLIUM (11) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1 ?m at Alexandra Park last time out.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
10	Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind Eagle Hanover at this track over 1m on January 6 at $5.30. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (?f U1) over 1 ¼m at Tauherenikau beaten 2.25 m by Son Of Patrick (2:43.70) on January 2 at $12.20. Rates highly and can atone. 1st Pick 10 King Of Diamonds Jockey: S G Dickson Trainer: Scott Dickson J: S G Dickson T: Scott Dickson	77	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind Eagle Hanover at this track over 1m on January 6 at $5.30. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (?f U1) over 1 ¼m at Tauherenikau beaten 2.25 m by Son Of Patrick (2:43.70) on January 2 at $12.20. Rates highly and can atone.
9	Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (FrU1) over 1/16m at Manawatu well beaten by Manchester In Time (3:12.60) on December 10 at $6.50. The run before 11th (FrU2) over 1 ¹¹/16m at Cambridge Raceway well beaten by Flying Scotsman (3:29.60) in 3yo+ on November 15 at $19.50. Deserves another chance. 2nd Pick 9 Mentalist Jockey: Dylan Ferguson Trainer: Dylan & Jo Ferguson J: Dylan Ferguson T: Dylan & Jo Ferguson	75	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (FrU1) over 1/16m at Manawatu well beaten by Manchester In Time (3:12.60) on December 10 at $6.50. The run before 11th (FrU2) over 1 ¹¹/16m at Cambridge Raceway well beaten by Flying Scotsman (3:29.60) in 3yo+ on November 15 at $19.50. Deserves another chance.
6	Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Eagle Hanover at this track over 1m on January 6 at $8.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (?f 1) over 1 ¼m at Tauherenikau beaten 4.5 m by Son Of Patrick (2:43.70) on January 2 at $3.30. Ready to make amends. 3rd Pick 6 Cosmic Angel Jockey: Andre Poutama Trainer: Scott Dickson J: Andre Poutama T: Scott Dickson	75	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Eagle Hanover at this track over 1m on January 6 at $8.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (?f 1) over 1 ¼m at Tauherenikau beaten 4.5 m by Son Of Patrick (2:43.70) on January 2 at $3.30. Ready to make amends.

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