NZ - Matamata - Race 4

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.7K

VIEW

Verdict

BIDING MY TIME (4) was showing plenty of talent at the trials before finishing runner-up on debut at Taupo, and then filling the same position at Te Rapa nearly 8 weeks ago. The space between runs will do her no harm, and she can go one better in this. PAPER MOON (5) has had a brief spell after finishing second at Tauherenikau in early January. She has finished close up in a Tauranga trial late last month, and her first win won't be too far away. SUPREMELY (8) has battled in a couple of well-spaced out starts, and she might already want more ground than this. She is fresh and is bred to keep on improving with more time. Each way claims from the pole position. PRESENCE OF MIND (6) did not run up to expectations in a couple of starts in the spring, but she is much better than that. She would have matured, and Craig Grylls keeps the faith. Stick with her. PROUD CAPITALIST (7) may have just failed to see out 6f at Pukekohe last time out, and dropping back to 5 ¼f will suit her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Written Glow carrying 121lbs at $8.70. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Progressing well and expected to measure up again. 1st Pick 4 Biding My Time Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: David Greene J: Michael Mcnab T: David Greene	92	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.3 len behind Written Glow carrying 121lbs at $8.70. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 122lbs at $2.70. Progressing well and expected to measure up again.
5	Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 5f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce with 121lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham December 14 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream with 122lbs at $5.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 5 Paper Moon Jockey: Matt Cartwright Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Matt Cartwright T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	67	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 5f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce with 121lbs at $4.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham December 14 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream with 122lbs at $5.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
8	Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 5 ¾f, slow going 5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 122lbs at $6.90. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Alacritous carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Trialled on February 24 at Tauranga over 5f and finished fourth. Looks all set for a bright return. 3rd Pick 8 Supremely Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Ken & Bev Kelso	69	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 5 ¾f, slow going 5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 122lbs at $6.90. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 6f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Alacritous carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Trialled on February 24 at Tauranga over 5f and finished fourth. Looks all set for a bright return.

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