NZ - Matamata - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

10.1K

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Verdict

HONOUR ROLL (1) showed pace to lead when making his debut at Tauherenikau before finishing a game third in early February. He has won a trial since then, and on his home track, he will be hard to beat, especially if the track is wet. HOME SECRETARY (8) raced well when still a touch weak in the spring, and she will be resuming from a spell that would have done her the world. She has had 3 tune-up trials, and she is capable of a top 4 finish, even from a wide gate. AVENTUS (2) has made the necessary improvement from his first trial, winning his latest hit-out near the end of last month. Use the market as your best guide. THE QUEEN'S SWORD (10) makes her debut with the advantage of her home track. She hails from the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable and won a recent trial, which is usually a recipe for instant success. Watch closely, despite copping a wide draw. TARDIS (3) was put aside after making his debut in stakes company. He won a recent trial, and he will be ready to rumble.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming after a break, only one run when rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Pinafore carrying 126lbs at $3.70. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 1 Honour Roll Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Michael Mcnab T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	104	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 5f, slow going 4.5 len behind Pinafore carrying 126lbs at $3.70. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
8	Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Ellerslie November 29 over 5 ½f, soft track, 18 len behind Incandescent with 122lbs at $6.50. On debut third in a small field at Trentham October 18 over 4f, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Midnight Dart with 121lbs at $3. Everything points to a bright return. 2nd Pick 8 Home Secretary Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Pike J: Non Runner T: Tony Pike	76	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Ellerslie November 29 over 5 ½f, soft track, 18 len behind Incandescent with 122lbs at $6.50. On debut third in a small field at Trentham October 18 over 4f, on rain affected going, 3 len behind Midnight Dart with 121lbs at $3. Everything points to a bright return.
2	Two-year-old colt making debut by Proisir out of La Vitesse. Won a barrier trial over 4 ¼f at Te Awamutu on April 28. Trained on the course and can make an immediate impact. 3rd Pick 2 Aventus Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Joe Doyle T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	34	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Two-year-old colt making debut by Proisir out of La Vitesse. Won a barrier trial over 4 ¼f at Te Awamutu on April 28. Trained on the course and can make an immediate impact.

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