NZ - Matamata - Race 5

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

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Verdict

ARCTIC JEWEL (9) has been a beaten favourite in all of her 3 starts to date, and was half a length from the winner when finishing fourth here nearly 5 weeks ago. She might be wearing out the patience of the punters who have supported her thus far, but they should go one more time here. On top. SISTER CYNANE (7) showed ability and went close to winning a race last season, and resumed with a solid third at Taupo just over 3 weeks ago. Only a wide draw prevents her from being the top pick, and with some luck, she should go close to taking this out. NASHA MALA (8) raced well in the spring when still lacking some strength. She resumes without a trial, but she should pick up a maiden win at short notice. Include in all combinations. SILKY SHUBA (6) was a touch flat at Tauranga last time out, and may prefer racing in an anti-clockwise direction at this stage of her career. She is worth another chance on this track. CONVINCED (13) won the latest of 3 trials, and will be ready to rumble.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Red Pearl carrying 123lbs at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 5 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Expected to feature. 1st Pick 9 Arctic Jewel Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	196	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 6f, on a slow track, 0.6 len behind Red Pearl carrying 123lbs at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 5 ¾f, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 121lbs at $2.90. Expected to feature.
7	Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 126lbs at $1.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 2nd Pick 7 Sister Cynane Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Joe Doyle T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	113	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 5 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 126lbs at $1.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
8	Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track October 4 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Smart Tip carrying 125lbs at $12.20. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 7f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 127lbs at $18. Definite winning hope. 3rd Pick 8 Nasha Mala Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Darryn & Briar Weatherley J: Hayley Hassman T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley	53	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track October 4 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Smart Tip carrying 125lbs at $12.20. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 7f, in the wet, 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 127lbs at $18. Definite winning hope.

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