NZ - Matamata - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

5.5f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

14.6K

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Verdict

COOL IN COMMAND (2) was sent out as a hot favourite on debut at Te Aroha off the back of an easy trial win at Avondale, and failed to fire a shot, finishing last of the 6 runners. He was reported to have not handled the heavy track that day, so on a firmer surface, he can bounce back and win this. Follow your money. JUSTIN CASE (1) was put aside for a short break after finishing a bold runner-up on debut at Pukekohe in the spring. He was to the fore at the trials before that, and in a small field here, he will be hard to hold out. STATE OF VALOUR (4) cruised home when winning his only public trial, but failed on debut at Avondale, finishing at the rear of a 5-horse field. He raced greenly that day and should be a lot more settled this time. Stick with him. Can win. NAVY LAD (3) battled away on debut in a small field, and will have the winkers on this time. He has the ability and can't be ignored. BRAMITO (5) is worth consideration if the money comes for him on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 5f, on rain affected going, 20 len behind State The Obvious carrying 127lbs at $2.10. Open to improvement. Big improver and expected to go well. 1st Pick 2 Cool In Command Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Opie Bosson T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	142	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 5f, on rain affected going, 20 len behind State The Obvious carrying 127lbs at $2.10. Open to improvement. Big improver and expected to go well.
1	Resuming after a break, only one run when 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Speed Demon with 123lbs at $6. Can go on with it. 2nd Pick 1 Justin Case Jockey: Sam Weatherley Trainer: Kris Shailer J: Sam Weatherley T: Kris Shailer	167	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 5 ½f, 1.3 len behind Speed Demon with 123lbs at $6. Can go on with it.
4	Resuming after a break, only one run when ran last in a small field at Avondale on October 8 over 5f, in the wet, 9 len behind With A Vengeance with 126lbs at $2.20. Solid top-three chance. 3rd Pick 4 State Of Valour Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Chad Ormsby J: Tayla Mitchell T: Chad Ormsby	69	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when ran last in a small field at Avondale on October 8 over 5f, in the wet, 9 len behind With A Vengeance with 126lbs at $2.20. Solid top-three chance.

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