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MATAMATA TRACTORS AND MACHINERY 1050m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7.5m |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. BIDING MY TIME (4) was showing plenty of talent at the trials before finishing runner-up on debut at Taupo, and then filling the same position at Te Rapa nearly 8 weeks ago. The space between runs will do her no harm, and she can go one better in this. PAPER MOON (5) has had a brief spell after finishing second at Tauherenikau in early January. She has finished close up in a Tauranga trial late last month, and her first win won't be too far away. SUPREMELY (8) has battled in a couple of well-spaced out starts, and she might already want more ground than this. She is fresh and is bred to keep on improving with more time. Each way claims from the pole position. PRESENCE OF MIND (6) did not run up to expectations in a couple of starts in the spring, but she is much better than that. She would have matured, and Craig Grylls keeps the faith. Stick with her. PROUD CAPITALIST (7) may have just failed to see out 1200m at Pukekohe last time out, and dropping back to 1050m will suit her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Biding My Time can win this.
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ARMAGH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG D E NAKHLE He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zourosa carrying 57kg at $2.45. On debut fourth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 58kg at $4.60. Others rate better this time. |
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MY GABRIEL
BENJAMIN KING 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG GRANT HOWARD Benjamin King trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Ellerslie. Watch for any market confidence. |
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HURRICANE HARTLEY
MS D KENNEDY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LEANACH LODGE LTD First starter by King Of Comedy out of Moirai. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Watch for any market moves. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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BIDING MY TIME
DAVID GREENE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Written Glow carrying 55kg at $8.70. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Progressing well and expected to measure up again. |
4 M MCNAB |
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PAPER MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU I KAN WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce with 55kg at $4.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham December 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream with 55.5kg at $5.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
10 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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PRESENCE OF MIND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU FRONT OF MIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Golden Wings with 55kg at $24.20. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $4.30. Everything points to a bright return. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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PROUD CAPITALIST
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG C & M CONNORS, L R DIXON, M HAWES, JIM MCKENZIE, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, S W PLATT, A P SAKER, C & MRS H SEEL & N C WHITE, MRS P M MCKENZIE Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Arctic Jewel with 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 55.5kg at $25.50. Capable of testing this field on her best efforts. |
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SUPREMELY
KEN & BEV KELSO 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 55.5kg at $6.90. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Alacritous carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Trialled on February 24 at Tauranga over 1000m and finished fourth. Looks all set for a bright return. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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OCEAN RULES
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B & M BLAND, S R BRUCE, MRS B E & M J DOWD, A KERSHAW, T R KING, R J MULCASTER, RAYAS BLOODSTOCK LTD, R THOMPSON, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & R P WILCOX Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe 2&3yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Moneypenny with 51.5kg at $4.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Boombox carrying 51kg at $6.30. Sure to be prominent. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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GENEVA QUEEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG FORTUNA GENEVA QUEEN SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Three-year-old filly making debut by Swiss Ace out of Sigiriya. Was third in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. |
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SOLAR FLIGHT
PAUL RICHARDS 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Filly by Flying Artie making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Prefer to see. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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TACTIC
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM Returns to racing after just one start. Back after five-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 6 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 54kg at $23.90. Had nine recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fourth over 800m in an Avondale trial on February 17. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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PALAZZO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. Top-three chance. |
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HAPPY TRAVELLER
RALPH MANNING 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Churmatt with 54.5kg at $9.20. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
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ZAFFIRE EXPRESS
ROBBIE PATTERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A GEMMELL, S HODGSON, C LYNSKEY & G UJDUR Filly by Shamexpress making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1000m on March 3. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
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