NZ - Matamata - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

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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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.6 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 127lbs at $1.60. Rates highly and can break through. 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
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 5 ½f, slow going 0.6 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 127lbs at $1.60. Rates highly and can break through.
1	Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 6f, in the wet, 0.1 len behind Ronaldo carrying 127lbs at $2.10. Better for that experience and looks set to break the maiden status. 2nd Pick 1 Excite Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Roger James & Robert Wellwood J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	148	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 6f, in the wet, 0.1 len behind Ronaldo carrying 127lbs at $2.10. Better for that experience and looks set to break the maiden status.
6	Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Ronaldo with 120lbs at $3.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind King Of The Air carrying 120lbs at $2.60. Well placed. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching. 3rd Pick 6 In The Vineyard Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Tony Pike J: Joe Doyle T: Tony Pike	95	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 6f, on heavy track, 2.5 len behind Ronaldo with 120lbs at $3.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.75 len behind King Of The Air carrying 120lbs at $2.60. Well placed. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.

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