Matamata   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE 1400m

Track: SOFT 7     True  

The race pace is assured here in this fillies and mares only 1400m event that has six runners eligible for a bonus should they win. ASTILLA (5) is fresh up. Wide draw. Wet tracker so far. Improver as out of a Zabeel dam. TEMPEST (1) is very consistent. Course placed. Handles it dry and wet. Include everywhere. Bonus eligible. THE SKY ABOVE (8) has not gone a poor race yet. Home track. Best draw to date and gets a senior rider on. Bonus eligible. LADY GREY (2) has been five times placed. Senior rider atop. Placed in two of three second up runs. BELLAFRANCA (3) only placing came here. Place and first four chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tempest and The Sky Above are win wagers.
1 22433 TEMPEST
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
COOLMORE & SIR PETER VELA
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on March 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Maldini carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Pukekohe on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rochester with 56.5kg at $2.40. Very consistent. Course placed. Handles it dry and wet. Include everywhere. Bonus eligible.
11
WIREMU PINN
BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, SILVER SLEEVES, BLUE AND WHITE QUARTERS CAP
2 460x4 LADY GREY
DEBBIE SWEENEY
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
A R & MRS P A HAYWARD
First-up after two months 4th of 8 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 54.5kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on November 21 over 1230m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Deflation with 53.5kg at $8.30. Five times placed. Senior rider atop. Placed in two of three second up runs.
7
S C SPRATT
BLUE,YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
3 9027 BELLAFRANCA
ANNABELLE JOHNSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
MRS P D & MRS A S JOHNSON & MR G BEAL
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind I Am Groot carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Scarlet Oak carrying 55.5kg at $52. Only placing came here. Place and first four chance.
3
A LAWSON-CARROLL
BLACK, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
4 x8039 MYSTERIOUS GIRL
SAM MYNOTT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G BEST, G BUSHELL, J P CARVER, M CHAMBERLAIN, N COOPER, C CURRAN, HAUNUI FARM LP, MRS J R MCDONALD, L D & N MEALAMU, B MENERE, G E PETERSEN, V POWAR, T C PROCTOR, SHE IS SAVVY SYNDICATE & M A TAYLOR
Last start ran last of 9 at Ruakaka on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rising Tide with 53.5kg at $12.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Rita Bonita with 56.5kg at $45.90. Once placed. Left-handed suits her best.
6
TRISTON MOODLEY
BEIGE, BLACK HORSE SILHOUETTE, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
5 4486x ASTILLA
DEBBIE SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw September 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Preferential with 56.5kg at $6.80. On debut fifth of 11 at Arawa Park July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Mr Roc with 54.5kg at $18.60. Fresh up. Wide draw. Wet tracker so far. Improver as out of a Zabeel dam.
10
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
6 0x585 GENIEINABOTTLE
MARGARET FALCONER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
RICH HILL THOROUGHBREDS LTD
At the latest run 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rita Bonita with 55.5kg at $24.70. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on February 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Manawa carrying 56.5kg at $22.50. Drawn out but clearly best left-handed. Not out of this at all.
9
CIEL BUTLER
WHITE, NAVY SQUARE, AQUA SLEEVES, AQUA CAP
7 5x SAISHO
JANENNE DALLEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
ANDREW DALLEY, ETHAN DALLEY, RORY MACDONALD, RAY ROSSITER
Scratched.
15
M CAMERON
RED,GREEN SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
8 443 THE SKY ABOVE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
TE AKAU TRUE BLUE SKY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Last start led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Ugly Sister carrying 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scarlet Oak with 57kg at $5.80. Has not gone a poor race yet. Home track. Best draw to date and gets a senior rider on. Bonus eligible.
4
WARREN KENNEDY
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES
9 860x5 AWHINA
NICHOLAS BISHARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
N P BISHARA, R W CASSIDY, I R HORSNELL, S V JAMIESON, G W KNOWLES, K R ROPER & D WAIROA
First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Ruakaka on April 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rising Tide with 56kg at $22.60. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Antrim Coast carrying 54kg at $28.90. Best run came at last start fresh up. Well drawn here. Bonus eligible.
2
ULRIKA HOLMQUIST
BROWN, GREEN SASH, BROWN SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
10 9 ANNABELLE
D & B WEATHERLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G E HARDING
At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind The Ugly Sister carrying 57kg at $11.20. Trial winner prior. Wide gate. Will be paying better this time. Bonus eligible.
14
SAM WEATHERLEY
WHITE, SUNGLOW SPOTS, SUNGLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND
11 69x CHANTE MOI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
BR BLOODSTOCK LTD, P B, J F, M L, P D & G J DONNISON, J & K HOGAN, D & H SMITHSON, S, B & W LESCH & P CHRISSTOFFELS
Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Sharp Dressed Man carrying 55kg at $26.80. On debut sixth of 13 at Te Rapa December 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Saltnesse carrying 55kg at $52.70. Not too bad on debut. Wide gate again. Stronger for a spell. Also in R3.
12
C J GRYLLS
BLUE, GREEN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CHEVRONS,CAP
12 IMPRESSIVE BELLE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
BEN FOOTE, C R MACRURY, GARRY SHERRATT
First starter by Press Statement out of Camari purchased for NZD $43,000 (NZB 2022 Karaka - Book 2). Second on her only trial earlier this month. Ace gate. Bonus eligible.
1
RED FOREST GREEN TARTAN,SLEEVES,CAP
13 IRISH MISS
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
MRS A M, A R, F H & J F BRUFORD
First starter by Savabeel - Claddagh. Has been unplaced in all her four trials. Too many here are better but keep an eye on the tote. Bonus eligible.
8
YELLOW GREEN,PINK FIVE SPOTS,SPOTS SLEEVES,CAP
14 08x00 SALLY
GAVIN OPIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
MARKWOOD LODGE LTD
Dual acceptor. First-up second last of 12 at this track on February 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Imperial Empress with 56kg at $47.80. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Rita Bonita carrying 53kg at $38.40. Not liked and drawn wide. Also in R1.
13
BILLY JACOBSON
RED, WHITE CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED SPOTS, WHITE STRIPE, RED CAP, WHITE CHECKS
15 3x22x SORGHAGHTANI
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G Richardson, C Leishman, B Priest, S & P Copeland, R & A Anaru, R Goddard & P Goddard & Murray-Mac Syndicate
Scratched.
6
BLACK, GREEN AND RED CHECKED SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, RED AND GREEN CHECKED ARMBAND
16 0x00 WAR EMPRESS
JANENNE DALLEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S A KER, A N LEMPRIERE, T J RYAN, C P SARSFIELD & J A WHITTLE
Dual acceptor. Resuming 12th of 14 at Taupo on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Young Diva carrying 56.5kg at $73.60. Second-up ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 1600m, 14 len behind Lagisquet carrying 56.5kg at $96. Not liked one iota. Second ballot here. Also in R3.
5
TAYLA MITCHELL
 CRIMSON ,GREEN SASH,CRIMSON SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND,CAP