NZ - Te Aroha - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

12.0K

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Verdict

FLORESCENCE (15) was well fancied on debut at Matamata over 6f but could only finish sixth after racing greenly throughout the running. Natural improvement is expected, and she has enough scope to measure up here, so stick with her. ANNIE BLING (10) was disappointing at Hastings last time out when well beaten over 7f, but she was not the only one to struggle in a track that was far too heavy considering no rain had fallen in the region for a week. She can make amends in this. Each way value. LA TIENDA (7) was second on debut, and then failed in a tougher field at Ellerslie. She cops a nasty gate here, but she is still a top 4 hope. CHAPPY (1) resumed with a solid run for third at Matamata nearly 3 weeks ago, and he will continue to progress with more racing. Include. WING AND A PRAYER (4) was fourth on debut, and from a similar good draw with natural improvement, he can figure in the top 3 here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Priovita carrying 125lbs at $6.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 6f, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Elusive Faith with 119lbs at $6.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. 1st Pick 9 She Means Business Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	118	-	-	-	12%	Scratched
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield, 4th of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 7f, slow going 2.5 len behind Priovita carrying 125lbs at $6.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 6f, in the wet, 2.75 len behind Elusive Faith with 119lbs at $6.20. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
13	Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Destiny Cove). She has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Avondale over 5f on May 12. Big chance to make an immediate impact. 2nd Pick 13 Valsoeur Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Simon & Katrina Alexander J: Non Runner T: Simon & Katrina Alexander	85	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Destiny Cove). She has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Avondale over 5f on May 12. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
15	Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Electric Angel carrying 122lbs at $4.90. Can get off the mark here. 3rd Pick 15 Florescence Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	117	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 6f, slow going 3.5 len behind Electric Angel carrying 122lbs at $4.90. Can get off the mark here.

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Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

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