NZ - Matamata - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

5.2f

Benchmark

Turf

HEAVY 8

10.8K

VIEW

Verdict

EMMA TWIGG (5) won her debut on soft ground, and then put in a further 3 good efforts on test heavy tracks prior to having a well-earned spell. She will appreciate getting back on some firmer surfaces, and with a tune-up trial under her belt, she should go close to taking this out. PLACES TO BE (2) was put aside after just the one run for fourth at Ellerslie in late April. She was good enough to finish fourth in G3 company there earlier in the year, and despite no public trials, she will be ready to rumble fresh. BELLE DU MONDE (4) was above herself in condition when finishing a solid fourth fresh up at Taupo a month ago. She will be tighter now, and should be fighting out the finish this time. TRACK TESTER (1) showed talent last season, and resumes for a new stable. The quieter surroundings can help, and being a year older, he will be that much stronger. Follow any market leads. MAYFAIR STREET (6) won by a nose on debut as a juvenile, and then missed in Listed grade. Watch fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Arawa Park May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 5 len behind Circus Dancer with 121lbs at $8.50. On debut won by 1.1 len Te Aroha March 6 over 5 ¾f slow track defeating Portland with 126lbs at $5.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 5 Emma Twigg Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	88	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Arawa Park May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 5 len behind Circus Dancer with 121lbs at $8.50. On debut won by 1.1 len Te Aroha March 6 over 5 ¾f slow track defeating Portland with 126lbs at $5.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
2	Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Avantaggia carrying 122lbs at $7.20. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4 len win at Taupo on September 17 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Miss Parker carrying 122lbs at $12.20. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 2 Places To Be Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Kelly Van Dyk J: Matthew Cameron T: Kelly Van Dyk	89	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 12 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 6f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Avantaggia carrying 122lbs at $7.20. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4 len win at Taupo on September 17 over 6 ½f on a rain affected track defeating Miss Parker carrying 122lbs at $12.20. Looks a key runner.
4	Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Taupo on August 16 over 6f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Empirical carrying 128lbs at $6.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 6f, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Our Clarry carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Rates highly and should improve. 3rd Pick 4 Belle Du Monde Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	112	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Taupo on August 16 over 6f, on a wet track, 3.5 len behind Empirical carrying 128lbs at $6.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 6f, on rain affected going, 0.8 len behind Our Clarry carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Rates highly and should improve.

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