NZ - Matamata - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SPRING QUEEN (8) will be peaking third up from a spell, and she has had a trial since a poor run here nearly 7 weeks ago. This field is not strong, and she has a chance to get back into the winner's circle here. ROSINA (5) dropped back into this grade and immediately found some form again when finishing third. She won't have to improve by much to go close to taking this out. WHATS THE ONE CODE (4) ran out of condition last time out at Pukekohe, and he does prefer to race in an anti-clockwise direction. He is peaking at the right time, and is out each-way play in the modest field. HAPPY VENTURE (3) ran his best race in some time when dropping down to this class in his penultimate start. He can race handy to the pace in this, and he can figure in the top 3. AIR DANCER (1) set the pace and kicked strongly to hold onto third at long adds at Trentham nearly 8 weeks ago. That form will make him a top 4 chance in this sort of field.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up second last of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 7f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 120lbs at $9.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1m, slow going 16 len behind Geneva carrying 119lbs at $38.20. Rates highly on her best performances and can figure prominently. 1st Pick 8 Spring Queen Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Stephen Marsh	79	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up second last of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 7f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 120lbs at $9.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track on January 23 over 1m, slow going 16 len behind Geneva carrying 119lbs at $38.20. Rates highly on her best performances and can figure prominently.
5	Last start 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 126lbs at $11.70. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind El Arish carrying 121lbs at $15.80. Looks very tough to beat. 2nd Pick 5 Rosina Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Ben & Ryan Foote J: Elen Nicholas T: Ben & Ryan Foote	122	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 126lbs at $11.70. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1m, slow going 6 len behind El Arish carrying 121lbs at $15.80. Looks very tough to beat.
4	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at this track on February 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 15 len behind Scolera with 126lbs at $40.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 7 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Volunteer carrying 126lbs at $38.70. Tough to beat if near his best. 3rd Pick 4 Whats The One Code Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Denise Venn J: Tayla Mitchell T: Denise Venn	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at this track on February 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 15 len behind Scolera with 126lbs at $40.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 7 ½f, slow going 5.5 len behind Volunteer carrying 126lbs at $38.70. Tough to beat if near his best.

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