NZ - Matamata - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

9.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

LEVAKIA (3) is a very progressive stayer in the making, and she looks to be perfectly placed in this with 7lbs less than she carried into sixth at Te Rapa just over a month ago. She won her penultimate start at Pukekohe before that, and she is the one to beat for us. ALTARI (4) was doing his best work late over a mile at Whanganui 17 days ago, and he is having his first start over a middle distance here. He cops a decent gate, and more importantly, he has Craig Grylls in the saddle for the first time. Each way. CROWN PRINCESS (5) capped off some solid improving form with a comfortable win by nearly a length at Taupo over 1 ?m. The extra furlong this time will be ideal, and she can repeat the dose. GIACOMO (2) has a good record here on his home track, and he is usually thereabouts at this level. Stick with him on an each-way basis. FLY MY WEY (1) has not won for some time, but he will be facing his easiest assignment in a while here. A 7lbs claim will help. Include in all top 4 combos.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Fly My Wey Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Mark Brosnan J: Jack Taplin T: Mark Brosnan	108	-	-	-	9%	11/1
2	2 Giacomo Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Peter & Shaun Mckay J: Elen Nicholas T: Peter & Shaun Mckay	106	-	-	-	12%	8/1
3	1st Pick 3 Levakia Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso J: Jasmine Fawcett T: Ken & Bev Kelso	116	-	-	-	34%	2/1
4	2nd Pick 4 Altari Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	104	-	-	-	19%	9/2
5	3rd Pick 5 Crown Princess Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	84	-	-	-	37%	7/4
6	6 Cleese Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: John Bell J: Sam Mcnab T: John Bell	65	-	-	-	4%	25/1
7	7 My Maebelline Girl Jockey: Joe Nishizuka Trainer: Kylie Little J: Joe Nishizuka T: Kylie Little	70	-	-	-	4%	25/1
8	8 Novak Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Clinton Isdale J: Courtney Barnes T: Clinton Isdale	53	-	-	-	8%	13/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.