NZ - Matamata - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

24.0K

VIEW

Verdict

POETIC CHAMPION (1) resumes after finishing fifth in the Cambridge Breeders' Stakes at Te Rapa ten months ago. He has good early speed, and despite a wide gate, he should take up a forward position. A recent trial should have him ready to rumble fresh. EGYPTIAN QUEEN (2) caused an upset second up from a spell with a narrow win over 6f at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago. That performance was full of merit, and staying in the same grade, she can feature again. LEGALLY BINDING (3) hasn't raced since finishing a close fourth at Trentham in December, but he has trialled up quietly at Avondale. He is proven fresh and likely to be prominent throughout. Each way. BRAZEN AFFAIR (4) will give the Walker/Bergerson team a strong hand in this race, and she has not missed a cheque fresh. Each way.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1st Pick 1 Poetic Champion Jockey: Sam Mcnab Trainer: Tony Pike J: Sam Mcnab T: Tony Pike	74	-	-	-	2%	58/1
2	3rd Pick 2 Egyptian Queen Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Hayley Hassman T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	118	-	-	-	12%	8/1
3	3 Legally Binding Jockey: Michael Mcnab Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Michael Mcnab T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	124	-	-	-	11%	17/2
4	4 Brazen Affair Jockey: Rory Hutchings Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Rory Hutchings T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	91	-	-	-	6%	18/1
5	5 Tristar Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Non Runner T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	128	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
6	6 Charmrose Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Non Runner T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	91	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
7	7 Beast Of Burden Jockey: Ryan Elliot Trainer: Chad Ormsby J: Ryan Elliot T: Chad Ormsby	64	-	-	-	8%	13/1
8	8 Have A Crack Jockey: Tayla Mitchell Trainer: Chad Ormsby J: Tayla Mitchell T: Chad Ormsby	62	-	-	-	15%	6/1
9	9 Lachie Jockey: Warren Kennedy Trainer: Barbara Kennedy J: Warren Kennedy T: Barbara Kennedy	68	-	-	-	17%	5/1
10	10 O'liner Jockey: Jack Taplin Trainer: Paul Richards J: Jack Taplin T: Paul Richards	68	-	-	-	6%	18/1
11	11 Nicconi County Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: J & R Vance J: Non Runner T: J & R Vance	79	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
12	12 Nepheti Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray J: Non Runner T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray	65	-	-	-	5%	Scratched
13	2nd Pick 13 Hankee Alpha Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott J: Non Runner T: Lance O'sullivan & Andrew Scott	92	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
14	14 Oppenheimer Jockey: Corentin Berge Trainer: Joanne Surgenor J: Corentin Berge T: Joanne Surgenor	72	-	-	-	67%	1/2
15	15 The Perfect One Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Glen Old J: Non Runner T: Glen Old	58	-	-	-	5%	Scratched