NZ - Matamata - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

VIEW

Verdict

SEIZE THE DAY (2) had been trialling up well before finishing third as an odds-on favourite when making his debut at Ellerslie 18 days ago. He will be better for the experience, and the extra ½f is ideal. Follow your money, as he is the one to beat here. EXCITE (1) won a Pukekohe trial very easily before being beaten by a nose on debut at New Plymouth nearly 4 weeks ago. If he is not already looking for more ground, he can go one better. IN THE VINEYARD (6) has yet to run a bad race and has been placed in all of his 3 starts on heavy tracks. He has a fitness edge over the top 2 picks, and she is ready to win a race at short notice. ROSE AYE REIGN (9) did not do much right on debut when racing greenly and finishing at the rear of the field at Ellerslie just over 2 weeks ago. She had cruised home to win a trial before her debut run, and she can make amends. Include. CAPITAL EXPRESS (3) has needed his race day experience, and he is now ready to figure in the top 3. Value.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Excite Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	148	-	-	-	23%	7/2
2	1st Pick 2 Seize The Day Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	121	-	-	-	43%	11/8
3	3 Capital Express Jockey: Ryan Elliot Trainer: Paul Pertab J: Ryan Elliot T: Paul Pertab	66	-	-	-	9%	11/1
4	4 Let Me Be Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Cliff Goss J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Cliff Goss	72	-	-	-	6%	18/1
5	5 Sir Richie Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Stephen Ralph J: Jack Taplin T: Stephen Ralph	41	-	-	-	3%	33/1
6	3rd Pick 6 In The Vineyard Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Tony Pike J: Joe Doyle T: Tony Pike	95	-	-	-	14%	13/2
7	7 Lumumba Jockey: Samantha Collett Trainer: Cody Cole J: Samantha Collett T: Cody Cole	62	-	-	-	14%	13/2
8	8 Shamelia Kirk Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Robbie Patterson J: Non Runner T: Robbie Patterson	59	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
9	9 Rose Aye Reign Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	102	-	-	-	8%	13/1
10	10 Speculate Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson J: Matthew Cameron T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson	78	-	-	-	3%	33/1

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