NZ - Matamata - Race 9

Thoroughbred

19 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

24.0K

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Verdict

SARTI (2) is a very promising gelding who finished strongly to grab second over 6f at Te Rapa last start, and the extra furlong will be the ideal next step for him. He looks poised to bounce straight back into the winner's circle here. SUPER LEGOCY (7) was a sound fourth over 7f at this track last time, following a win at Te Rapa the start prior. He is nicely placed here from a good gate, and he is capable of returning to the winner's list. FLEETING GLIMPSE (12) was below her best at Te Rapa last start but is better than that effort suggests. She is peaking at the right time and is well worth including in all top 4 combos. ESPERANZA (9) was only beaten by a neck as the favourite last start. Follow your money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.9 len at Tauranga January 8 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit with 129lbs at $6.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 6f, slow going nose behind Miss Jones with 129lbs at $4.40. Leading prospect. 1st Pick 2 Sarti Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Ken & Bev Kelso J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Ken & Bev Kelso	159	-	-	-	29%	Scratched
Analysis Third race start today. At debut, won by 0.9 len at Tauranga January 8 over 6f on a rain affected track defeating Deep Pursuit with 129lbs at $6.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 6f, slow going nose behind Miss Jones with 129lbs at $4.40. Leading prospect.
4	Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on February 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 130lbs at $4.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 128lbs at $2.80. Big chance to return to the winner's list. 2nd Pick 4 General Menari Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Non Runner T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	108	-	-	-	17%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on February 14 over 6f, on rain affected going, 4.5 len behind Scolera carrying 130lbs at $4.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 7 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 6f, on a slow track, 2.25 len behind Tale Of The Gypsy carrying 128lbs at $2.80. Big chance to return to the winner's list.
7	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.75 len behind Bolli Belle with 129lbs at $4.30. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Te Rapa January 30 over 7f on a soft track defeating Absolutelyfabulous with 129lbs at $3.30. One of the major players. 3rd Pick 7 Super Legocy Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Mcnab T: Stephen Marsh	125	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 7f, on rain affected going, 2.75 len behind Bolli Belle with 129lbs at $4.30. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Te Rapa January 30 over 7f on a soft track defeating Absolutelyfabulous with 129lbs at $3.30. One of the major players.

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