NZ - Matamata - Race 5

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

10.1K

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Verdict

ANDIAMO (5) ended her 3-start initial prep in G2 company at Te Rapa as a 3YO, and she showed enough when finishing runner-up on debut well over a year ago. She has obviously had some issues since then and looked over all that when winning a recent trial late last month. On top for us. KITTEN HEELS (8) ran on strongly fresh for fourth at Ellerslie just over 2 weeks ago. The extra 1f will suit her, and she won't be in this grade for much longer. HIP FLASK (1) had been to the fore at his trials prior to finishing a game runner-up here at the first time of asking 4 weeks ago. He is a rising 6YO gelding who should pick up a win at short notice. TROUBLE MAKER (14) had an excuse on debut and she has been treated for that issue since then. She cops a superior gate here, and she is expected to be a quick improver. Each-way value. THE DARZI (4) has been given plenty of trial experience prior to making his debut, and any market support will be worth following.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 2025 over 1 ¼m, 8 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 125lbs at $22. On debut second of 12 at Tauranga January 2 2025 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Oceana Dream with 122lbs at $24.10. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 5 Andiamo Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	69	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Te Rapa in the G2 Ellis Fill Clss February 8 2025 over 1 ¼m, 8 len behind Leica Lucy carrying 125lbs at $22. On debut second of 12 at Tauranga January 2 2025 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Oceana Dream with 122lbs at $24.10. Looks all set for a bright return.
8	Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Sabatini carrying 123lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 5 ¾f, 8 len behind King's English with 121lbs at $5. Plenty of improvement to come. 2nd Pick 8 Kitten Heels Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Lance Noble J: Warren Kennedy T: Lance Noble	77	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, slow going 4.5 len behind Sabatini carrying 123lbs at $5.80. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 5 ¾f, 8 len behind King's English with 121lbs at $5. Plenty of improvement to come.
1	At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Incredible Patch carrying 127lbs at $5.20. Has upside and can open his account. 3rd Pick 1 Hip Flask Jockey: Elen Nicholas Trainer: Ross Mccarroll J: Elen Nicholas T: Ross Mccarroll	118	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on April 15 over 7f, on heavy track, 2.75 len behind Incredible Patch carrying 127lbs at $5.20. Has upside and can open his account.

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