NZ - Tauranga - Race 6

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

UPTOWN (11) is a progressive filly who hit the line strongly for third at Matamata nearly 2 weeks ago. She is bred for further, but is still only third up, so should still be on the sharp side to remain at the mile. Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and the pair will be hard to hold out in this. ARTISSIMO (10) was a touch plain at Te Rapa nearly 3 weeks ago, and will have the advantage of the pole position this time. She was third in her penultimate start and can bounce straight back into the money here. CAPTAIN STAN (1) was back in form when finishing second behind a very smart type at Matamata nearly a fortnight ago. He is overdue for his first win, and he will have Opie Bosson in the saddle for the first time here. Stick with him on an each-way basis. KAIMAI WARRIOR (3) will be peaking after 2 starts back from a spell in BM60 company. He is back in maiden class for his peak run, and he is worth including in all combinations. PAPPARAZZI (5) has won a trial. Follow the market moves.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon carrying 121lbs at $5.60. Last start 3rd of 9 at Matamata on January 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Savvy Donna carrying 121lbs at $8. Well placed to feature. 1st Pick 11 Uptown Jockey: Craig Grylls Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson J: Craig Grylls T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson	138	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon carrying 121lbs at $5.60. Last start 3rd of 9 at Matamata on January 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 4 len behind Savvy Donna carrying 121lbs at $8. Well placed to feature.
10	Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arthur carrying 122lbs at $13.10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Another Floozie carrying 121lbs at $29.20. Best efforts give her a live chance. 2nd Pick 10 Artissimo Jockey: Matthew Cameron Trainer: Andrew Forsman J: Matthew Cameron T: Andrew Forsman	155	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arthur carrying 122lbs at $13.10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 7 ¾f, slow going 2.25 len behind Another Floozie carrying 121lbs at $29.20. Best efforts give her a live chance.
1	Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Matamata on January 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Savvy Donna carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon with 129lbs at $3.80. Looks well placed here. 3rd Pick 1 Captain Stan Jockey: Opie Bosson Trainer: Stephen Autridge J: Opie Bosson T: Stephen Autridge	172	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Matamata on January 23 over 1m, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Savvy Donna carrying 129lbs at $7.50. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 7f, on a slow track, 5.5 len behind I'll Be Home Soon with 129lbs at $3.80. Looks well placed here.

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