NZ - Matamata - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

HEAVY 8

10.8K

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Verdict

IFBYMAGIC (2) made steady progress in 3 starts last season, and looks on target for some even better returns this prep after winning a recent trial well enough by a head. A tricky gate is no help, but he is bred to further improve with time, and he is on top for us in this. NO CURFEW (12) has needed plenty of trial experience before making his debut, and though he still has some more maturing to do yet, he can make an immediate impact. Check the markets moves. TRIPLE THREAT (3) had to do a fair amount of work fresh up off a wide draw, and understandably tired in the run to the line. He has won a trial before that, and with a nice swing in his draw, he can improve sharply. DICKO'S DANCE (11) makes his debut on his home track, and Craig Grylls has stuck with him right the way through, keeping the ride here. If not too green, he should be very competitive at the first time of asking. MANORBIER (4) did not cope with the poly track last time out, and is expected to do much better here.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Otaki February 8 over 7f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Riomosa carrying 128lbs at $6. On debut second last of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Panther with 126lbs at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 1st Pick 2 Ifbymagic Jockey: Joe Doyle Trainer: Cody Cole J: Joe Doyle T: Cody Cole	72	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Otaki February 8 over 7f, soft track, 2.75 len behind Riomosa carrying 128lbs at $6. On debut second last of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 6f, soft track, 5 len behind Panther with 126lbs at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
12	Gelding by Vanbrugh making his first appearance. Trialled on August 25 at Te Awamutu over 5 ¾f and finished fifth. Can get off the mark straight away. 2nd Pick 12 No Curfew Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	58	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Gelding by Vanbrugh making his first appearance. Trialled on August 25 at Te Awamutu over 5 ¾f and finished fifth. Can get off the mark straight away.
3	Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Unleash Yourself with 129lbs at $16.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 5 ¾f, on heavy track, 11 len behind Winner Patch with 129lbs at $3.50. Rates a top 4 hope and is expected to finish much closer. 3rd Pick 3 Triple Threat Jockey: Wiremu Pinn Trainer: Kurtis Pertab J: Wiremu Pinn T: Kurtis Pertab	134	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 6f, on a slow track, 5 len behind Unleash Yourself with 129lbs at $16.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 5 ¾f, on heavy track, 11 len behind Winner Patch with 129lbs at $3.50. Rates a top 4 hope and is expected to finish much closer.

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