Matamata   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

CHALLENGE MATAMATA 2000m

Track: SOFT 7     True  

The race pace and pressure here looks okay here in this stamina event around two turns. TREATY OF PARIS (2) won easily albeit in Highweight grade at last start. Drops 7kg here so can win again wide draw and all. DEVOTED (3) senior rider atop. Well drawn. Top tier must. SWITOWSKI (8) riding change can help his cause. Trifecta and first four chance. HULA BEAT (4) senior rider atop. Wet tracker overall. PONTARDAWE (5) gets a senior rider atop. Wet tracker overall. SUGGESTED PLAY: Treaty Of Paris and Devoted are win wagers.
1 x180x ATA RANGI
JOHN BELL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R & Miss Summer Bell, Mrs J R Cameron, W K Grieve, Mrs D & J P Parrott
Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway November 24 over 2000m, 12 len behind Manifique carrying 56.5kg at $24.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose New Plymouth Raceway October 27 over 1800m slow track defeating Blue Rata Queen carrying 59.5kg at $10.40. Has won fresh up. Course proven. Class dropper. A 3kg claim will help.
11
TRISTON MOODLEY
Maroon, Lime Green Braces & Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 26891 TREATY OF PARIS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Te Akau 2021 Stallion Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis Mnzm)
At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Pukekohe March 20 over 2100m defeating Withallmyheart with 68kg at $9.60. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jaffira with 59.5kg at $13.90. Won in this grade easily at last start. Can win again wide draw and all.
12
JOE DOYLE
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 69249 DEVOTED
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Te Akau Cartography Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis Mnzm)
Last start 9th of 14 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Blissfull Lady carrying 59kg at $13.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Tauranga on March 23 over 2100m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Amberite with 57kg at $12. Senior rider atop. Well drawn. Top tier must.
3
V A COLGAN
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 25075 HULA BEAT
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Nz Thoroughbred Holdings Ltd
Last start 5th of 14 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Blissfull Lady carrying 56.5kg at $8.70. The start before that 7th of 15 at Trentham on March 16 over 2200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Zackery with 59.5kg at $9.50. Senior rider atop. Wet tracker overall.
2
SAM WEATHERLEY
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes & Arm Band, Royal Blue Cap With White Pom Pom
5 56207 PONTARDAWE
CLINTON ISDALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Explosive Breeding Ltd
Last start 7th of 14 at Ashburton on April 4 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Demand Respect with 59.5kg at $11.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Riccarton Park on March 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Mayor Of Norwood with 55kg at $26.20. After a 4kg claim is not out of this. Ace gate. Chance no matter the footing.
1
EMILY WOLLER
AQUA, SILVER DIAMOND BAND
6 86689 EMBER ATTACK
P P MIRABELLI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C R Ferguson, E A Carrasco, L J Annabell
At the latest run second last of 10 at Trentham on March 16 over 2600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Testify Me with 55kg at $116.70. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Grace 'N' Glory carrying 58kg at $24.80. Multiple class dropper. Has not done anything for quite a while.
5
A LAWSON-CARROLL
DEEP SKY BLUE, BLACK VEE, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
7 96960 HOARD THE BOURBON
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
2020 Bourbon Lane Stable New Zealand Llc & Jen Campin Bloodstock Ltd
Most recently ran last of 10 at Tauranga on March 23 over 2100m, on heavy track; 53 len behind Amberite with 58kg at $13.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 29 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Grace 'N' Glory carrying 58.5kg at $15.70. Course winner. Has won on dry and wet ground. Form reversal hope.
6
WARREN KENNEDY
RED, CREAM HALVED
8 0x996 SWITOWSKI
TONY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D KARREMAN
Last start 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 6 len behind Treaty Of Paris with 69kg at $9.20. Before that 9th of 13 at Ellerslie on March 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Son Of Sun carrying 57.5kg at $8.90. Riding change can help his cause. Trifecta and first four chance.
10
S C SPRATT
WHITE,BLUE BAND,BLUE CAP
9 75072 YOU KNOW
GAVIN OPIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Setchell, I J Connor, R S J Wills
Last start 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on March 30 over 1600m, nose behind Roederer carrying 56kg at $35.90. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hasstobeperfect carrying 59kg at $55.50. Just missed at last start. Wide gate. Best on decent footing.
14
WIREMU PINN
Black, White Fernleaf, ArmBands, Cap
10 69x18 CHARLBURY
CATHERINE CAMERON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
MS J R ALEXANDER & N D R MCKERCHAR
Resuming won by 0.5 len at Taupo March 8 over 1750m on a rain affected track defeating Sunset Boulevard with 56.5kg at $12.70. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 22 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bella Waters with 56.5kg at $13.10. Not too bad this time in. Wide draw. Wet tracker.
13
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
DARK GREEN, WHITE BRACES, ARMBANDS
11 805x8 CHARRED
P P MIRABELLI
8YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
E A Carrasco & C R Ferguson
Scratched.
10
SKY BLUE, BLACK VEE, SKY BLUE SLEEVES & BLACK CAP
12 3x440 EVE'S SONG
STEPHEN MARSH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A M Goodwin & Mrs D M Logan
Last start second last of 14 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 2200m, 7 len behind Blissfull Lady with 55.5kg at $14.10. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hasstobeperfect with 58kg at $12.40. Better than last start shows. Her two runs prior for a new yard were both good. Best draw this time in.
7
C J GRYLLS
AQUA, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS,GOLD SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,GOLD CAP,WHITE DIAMONDS
13 708x7 CURIOUS GEORGE
JOHN BELL
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J, S & R Bell, B Harris & A Watkins
First-up after four months second last of 8 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 2100m, 13 len behind Treaty Of Paris carrying 64kg at $39.80. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Tauranga on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind I'm Lulu carrying 56kg at $35.10. Course proven. Wet tracker.
4
JESSICA ALLEN
Maroon, Lime Green Braces & Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 262x0 TAHUROA HEIGHT
STEPHEN RALPH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Stephen Ralph & Ms M U Sutton
First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lerado carrying 54kg at $50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on May 6 over 2800m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Tweedledee with 66kg at $9.60. Jumper that needs fences ahead before he can be considered.
8
ULRIKA HOLMQUIST
TURQUOISE, BLACK AND GOLD STRIPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
15 190x9 TIZ LOUIE
MARK BROOKS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
GAVIN SAUNDERS, GARY CUTTRISS & JOHN HAY
Scratched.
16
GOLD,BLUE CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND,CAP,GOLD QUARTERS
16 05368 FINAL IMPACT
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R P Davis, T E Luke, Kim & Peter McKay
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on March 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Roederer carrying 55.5kg at $26.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hasstobeperfect carrying 58kg at $11.70. Has gone better than it seems in last four starts. Sly one.
9
M CAMERON
BLUE, GOLD LIGHTNING BOLT (B&F) & CAP
17 70607 BRIAN LAMONT
VANESSA HILLIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C & L Brown, Ms K L Hancock, W P Hillis, P R Kennedy, I S McGavin & R M Robertson
Scratched.
17
PINK, BLACK CHEVRONS, STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
18 809x9 MUSE
DEAN WILES
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D C Grayling, Ms M M Walters & T C Wenn
Scratched.
12
KELLY MC CULLOCH
YELLOW, BLACK CROSSED SASHES