NZ - Matamata - Race 7

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

HEAVY 8

9.8K

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Verdict

QUONDO (1) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He was placed at G2 level in the spring, and a wet track is what he has been waiting for. Having no tune-up trials is a query for us, but he is in a stable that have their team ready to rumble fresh. Follow the money trail. ROBBIE BURNS (2) is a lightly tried 7YO gelding who has a decent record without winning often. He comes to hand quickly, and with the aid of a 4lbs claim, he is set to run a big race fresh up. VIVA GLAM (14) has been overall disappointing this year, but her best form has come here on her home track. She is worth another chance in this, especially with Craig Grylls back in the saddle. NOTABADBERGS (8) has raced his way back into form and has been beaten narrowly in his last couple of starts. Stick with him on an each-way basis. AMUSEMENT (11) did not see out 1m last start, and she is worth including back to this sprint trip. ATLANTA GOLD (13) will be peaking fourth up. Don't risk her.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1m, soft track, 0.9 len behind Another Floozie with 129lbs at $4. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Clssc January 3 over 7f, soft track, 14 len behind La Dorada with 126lbs at $30.80. Looks very hard to beat. 1st Pick 1 Quondo Jockey: George Rooke Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: George Rooke T: Andrew Forsman	76	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1m, soft track, 0.9 len behind Another Floozie with 129lbs at $4. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Clssc January 3 over 7f, soft track, 14 len behind La Dorada with 126lbs at $30.80. Looks very hard to beat.
2	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1m, on heavy track, a nose behind Principled with 125lbs at $10.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track September 12 over 7f in the wet defeating Eddie's Dream with 123lbs at $4.90. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 2 Robbie Burns Jockey: Hayley Hassman Trainer: K & A Hinton J: Hayley Hassman T: K & A Hinton	51	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1m, on heavy track, a nose behind Principled with 125lbs at $10.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track September 12 over 7f in the wet defeating Eddie's Dream with 123lbs at $4.90. Looks a key runner.
14	Last start 5th of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 123lbs at $12.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 6 len behind Artamos carrying 123lbs at $11.70. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 14 Viva Glam Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	129	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Last start 5th of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 123lbs at $12.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 7f, in the wet, 6 len behind Artamos carrying 123lbs at $11.70. Terrific chance to return to form.

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