NZ - Matamata - Race 4

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

9.8K

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Verdict

DARE TO PROISIR (1) is edging towards his first win, and he caught the eye last time out at Ellerslie when arriving too late from near last to finish second by a nose. If he is not already looking for more ground, he can have the last say in this. CHAPPY (2) followed up his resuming third with a good second at Te Aroha nearly 2 weeks ago, where he was only beaten by a short-head. He is peaking at the right time, and with a good map early on, he can go one better. CONFECTIONIST (8) has resumed from her spell a lot stronger with 2 second-place finishes from as many starts. A wide gate is no help, but she won't be in this class for much longer. GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ (10) fought on gamely for fourth when making her debut at Tauranga over 6f. The extra 1f will suit her, and she has top 4 claims again, despite copping a wide gate. HAPPY TRAVELLER (9) stepped up to this trip, and ran her best race yet for third. She handles a wet track and will continue to improve with more racing. Include.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind Whistler carrying 127lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell settled towards the rear 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.4 len behind Roc De Night Away with 129lbs at $9.70. The maiden win looks imminent. 1st Pick 1 Dare To Proisir Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	167	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind Whistler carrying 127lbs at $3.20. Second run from a spell settled towards the rear 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.4 len behind Roc De Night Away with 129lbs at $9.70. The maiden win looks imminent.
2	Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on May 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Electric Angel carrying 127lbs at $9.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 7f, on a slow track, head behind Brewster carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Fitter now and making headway. Cherry-ripe and will be hard to hold out. 2nd Pick 2 Chappy Jockey: Masahiro Hashizume Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Masahiro Hashizume T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	159	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on May 13 over 6f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Electric Angel carrying 127lbs at $9.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 7f, on a slow track, head behind Brewster carrying 127lbs at $4.10. Fitter now and making headway. Cherry-ripe and will be hard to hold out.
8	Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 7f, slow going 1.2 len behind Priovita with 125lbs at $7.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 7f, head behind Integrity carrying 127lbs at $5. Racing well. Capable of fighting out the finish again. 3rd Pick 8 Confectionist Jockey: Courtney Barnes Trainer: Stephen Marsh J: Courtney Barnes T: Stephen Marsh	93	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 7f, slow going 1.2 len behind Priovita with 125lbs at $7.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 7f, head behind Integrity carrying 127lbs at $5. Racing well. Capable of fighting out the finish again.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Track Bias

The term used to identify which parts of the track or running styles are producing more winners.