NZH - Otaki - Race 2

Harness

6 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Turf

6.5K

VIEW

Verdict

TASI AHNAU (5) ran fourth last start at Reefton over 1 ½m, beaten 30 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and is the one to beat in this field. TRES BONNE FILLE (1) is racing well with six top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at this track over 1 ¼m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. CAPTAIN ZENZI (3) resumes. Last appeared when a modest ninth over 1 ?m at Cambridge Raceway 12 weeks ago. HAWTHORNDEN BEACH (6) is a five-year-old mare by Sunshine Beach from Hawthornden Princess on debut. Likely to attract plenty of interest from punters.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1 ½m at Reefton beaten 30 m by The Mantis (3:20.80) in 2yo+ on December 30 at $6. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1m at Patterson Park beaten 5.5 m by Brandi Snapp (3:28.90) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $3.80. Expecting a better run this time. 1st Pick 5 Tasi Ahnau Jockey: Harrison Orange Trainer: Michael House J: Harrison Orange T: Michael House	77	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1 ½m at Reefton beaten 30 m by The Mantis (3:20.80) in 2yo+ on December 30 at $6. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1m at Patterson Park beaten 5.5 m by Brandi Snapp (3:28.90) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $3.80. Expecting a better run this time.
1	Solid run when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Megyn Kelly at Tauherenikau over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 2 at $11.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Play The Ace at this track over 1 ¼m on January 6 at $1.90. Sure to be right there at the business end. 2nd Pick 1 Tres Bonne Fille Jockey: Andre Poutama Trainer: Scott Dickson J: Andre Poutama T: Scott Dickson	76	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Solid run when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Megyn Kelly at Tauherenikau over 1 ¼m in a 3yo+ on January 2 at $11.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Play The Ace at this track over 1 ¼m on January 6 at $1.90. Sure to be right there at the business end.
3	First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr4) over 1m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 70 m by Shonny Lou (2:44.20) in 2yo+ on October 29 at $66.30. One of the better chances. 3rd Pick 3 Captain Zenzi Jockey: Dylan Ferguson Trainer: Murray Logan J: Dylan Ferguson T: Murray Logan	75	-	-	-	12%
Analysis First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr4) over 1m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 70 m by Shonny Lou (2:44.20) in 2yo+ on October 29 at $66.30. One of the better chances.

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Mare

A female horse of five years or more.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.