NZ - Matamata - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

9.8K

VIEW

Verdict

AERIAL IMPACT (4) is a local gelding making his debut from a wide gate after showing ability at the trials. A wet track won't be an issue, and he is in the right yard to make an immediate impact. Follow the market moves. IN THE VINEYARD (7) made progress in her initial prep earlier in the year, and she will be even stronger now. All of her 3 career placings have been on heavy ground, and she will be ready to rumble fresh up. SHEZABITDIRTY (9) was close up in her only public trial to date, and from a good draw, she should make a bright start to her career, especially if there is some money for her. ACTIONBELLE (8) won the latest of her 2 public trials, and she would only need a touch of luck from a tricky gate to be very competitive in this. GRAND CAPITALIST (3) won a trial prior to finishing sixth on debut at Hawera 4 weeks ago. The trip away and the experience would have done him the world of good, and he will be a quick improver. Include. CALLIDONTA (13) cannot be risked. Each way.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Gelding by Acrobat making his first appearance. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 5f on May 12. Can make an immediate impact despite a difficult gate. 1st Pick 4 Aerial Impact Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Wiremu Pinn T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	86	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Gelding by Acrobat making his first appearance. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 5f on May 12. Can make an immediate impact despite a difficult gate.
7	Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw March 11 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Seize The Day with 122lbs at $9.70. On debut third in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 5f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind State The Obvious with 122lbs at $8.30. Expect a bold showing. 2nd Pick 7 In The Vineyard Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Tony Pike J: Non Runner T: Tony Pike	68	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw March 11 over 6f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Seize The Day with 122lbs at $9.70. On debut third in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 5f, on heavy track, 4.5 len behind State The Obvious with 122lbs at $8.30. Expect a bold showing.
9	First starter. Two-year-old filly by Dirty Work out of Star Of Eden. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Te Awamutu over 4 ¼f November 18. No surprise to see her feature. 3rd Pick 9 Shezabitdirty Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: George Rooke T: Stephen Marsh	45	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis First starter. Two-year-old filly by Dirty Work out of Star Of Eden. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Te Awamutu over 4 ¼f November 18. No surprise to see her feature.

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