NZ - Matamata - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

10.8K

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Verdict

ZAHARIAS (6) ended her promising juvenile campaign with an unplaced effort in the Karaka Millions. She has won the latest of a couple of tune-up trials, and on her home track in maiden company, she is the one to beat, especially with Grylls up. GENEVA QUEEN (2) is the stable mate of the top pick, and her best run was on debut when finishing second here in March. She has trialled up, and will be a lot stronger this season. Each way. BAIA SERENA (8) is a nicely bred 3YO filly making her debut off the back of a tidy trial win at Te Rapa. She has plenty of improvement to come in her condition, and the market will be a strong guide. RHAENA (13) makes her debut after winning a couple of trials this year over 2 preps, and she only has to overcome a wide gate to be a big threat in this. MANGO LANE (9) won her only trial to date by a wide margin, and with the aid of a 4lbs claim, she can make an immediate impact if no too green.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 121lbs at $88.10. On debut second last in a small field at Trentham October 26 over 4 ½f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Silhouette with 121lbs at $2.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Trialled since break and could measure up without surprising. 1st Pick 6 Zaharias Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	154	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 121lbs at $88.10. On debut second last in a small field at Trentham October 26 over 4 ½f, soft track, 4.5 len behind Silhouette with 121lbs at $2.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Trialled since break and could measure up without surprising.
2	Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie April 27 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Biding My Time with 123lbs at $11.70. On debut second of 9 at this track March 11 over 5 ¼f, soft track, a 0.2 lengths behind My Gabriel carrying 122lbs at $14. Everything points to a bright return. 2nd Pick 2 Geneva Queen Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	141	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie April 27 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Biding My Time with 123lbs at $11.70. On debut second of 9 at this track March 11 over 5 ¼f, soft track, a 0.2 lengths behind My Gabriel carrying 122lbs at $14. Everything points to a bright return.
8	Dual acceptor. Filly by Savabeel on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Te Rapa over 4 ½f on August 4. Can make an immediate impact. 3rd Pick 8 Baia Serena Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Joe Doyle T: Andrew Forsman	74	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Dual acceptor. Filly by Savabeel on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Te Rapa over 4 ½f on August 4. Can make an immediate impact.

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Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

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