Matamata   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(9)

MATAMATA RSA 1400m

Track: HVY9     Out 3.5m  

The race pace looks strong in this big field over 1400m. THE UGLY SISTER (14) can get the hattrick. Not just a wet tracker either. NEIGHBOURHOOD (3) ran a decent race fresh up. Dual course winner. Handles it dry and wet. ZANTABULOUS (5) has won two of four runs here. Drawn wide. MODERNISE (12) wide draw but handles dry and wet ground. Include everywhere. MARTELL (8) proven fresh up. Wet tracker so far. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Ugly Sister and Neighbourhood are win wagers.
1 2250x FLY MY WEY
MARK BROSNAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G R Macrae
Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Pukekohe Rating 75 December 9 over 2100m, 6 len behind Tawi with 58kg at $9.60. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Tauranga January 13 2023 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Seeuinabit carrying 58kg at $21.10. Course proven. Has won on dry and wet ground.
9
NIRANJAN PARMAR
BLACK, WHITE HOOPS, BLUE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE ARM BAND & CAP
2 140x9 MACFIRE
DEBBIE SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G K PARSONS & MRS J A RUSH
First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 14 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Orange Pearl with 55.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Arawa Park on March 2 2023 over 1400m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Pixie Express with 57.5kg at $50. Well backed fresh up. Trial winner prior. Wet tracker.
10
NGAKAU HAILEY
BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
3 x21x5 NEIGHBOURHOOD
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Waikato Stud Ltd
First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 1500m, 2 len behind Chattahoochee with 56kg at $5.30. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Pukekohe January 21 over 1400m defeating Burgundy Iff with 60kg at $5.10. Decent run fresh up. Dual course winner. Handles it dry and wet.
7
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
WHITE, BLUE AND GREEN WAIKATO STUD LOGO, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
4 0516x ABOVE THE CLOUDS
R R MANNING
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A B Coombe & R R Manning
Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Tauranga November 4 over 2100m, soft track; 5 len behind Leicalot with 54kg at $8.30. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Arawa Park May 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Nigella Lane with 57kg at $10.60. Class dropper resuming. Placed in two of three fresh up runs.
8
KOZZI ASANO
INDIGO,WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS,SLEEVES,WHITE DIAMONDS CAP
5 x8441 ZANTABULOUS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
TE AKAU ZANTABULOUS RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Most recently won by 0.8 len at Te Rapa April 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Casino Princess with 54kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Tauranga on March 16 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Chattahoochee carrying 54kg at $5.30. Has won two of four runs here. Drawn wide.
11
WIREMU PINN
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP
6 2746x BECAUSE
R R MANNING
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J & P Bunn, S P Dromgool, M Simpson & I Whitney
Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Wanganui February 9 over 2060m, 22 len behind The Underbelly with 52.5kg at $8.90. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Woodville October 20 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Queen Of Spades carrying 55kg at $14.90. Partial class dropper resuming. Has placed six times here.
6
TRISTON MOODLEY
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP WITH LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
7 65218 JAFFIRA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
J S ALEXANDER, C & M BLAIKIE, M J CLAPCOTT, JACKSON RACING LTD, P D LEIGHTON, J R MAGILL, M B MCCONNEL, C Y & I F MELLETT & NEOVIA SYNDICATE
Last start 8th of 11 at Tauranga on March 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Chattahoochee carrying 56kg at $10.10. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track February 24 over 1600m defeating Toko Ono with 59kg at $9.70. Course proven. Ace draw. Has won on dry and wet ground.
1
S C SPRATT
YELLOW, INDIGO STRIPES SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, INDIGO QUARTERS
8 5016x MARTELL
JIM COLLETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Te Rapa November 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Sir Sterling with 53kg at $20.90. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Arawa Park April 28 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Aoide carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. Proven fresh up. Wet tracker so far.
4
JESSICA ALLEN
BLUE, WHITE CROSS SASHES, ARM BANDS,
9 47419 FAMILY TIES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, DUCK DUCK GOOSE SYNDICATE, GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD & G M SOUTHWORTH
Most recently second last of 10 at Pukekohe on April 6 over 1500m, 5 len behind Chattahoochee with 52.5kg at $9.90. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Tauranga March 16 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Mclaren carrying 55kg at $5.20. Can be hit and miss. Wide draw. Will be at overs.
13
WARREN KENNEDY
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP
10 8069x MARGARET JEAN
STEPHEN MARSH
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Go Racing Super Model Syndicate (Mgr: Albert Bosma)
Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Te Rapa in the G3 Waikato Cup December 16 over 2400m, 12 len behind Dionysus carrying 53kg at $17.10. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Te Rapa August 26 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Deebee Zapower carrying 57.5kg at $27. Multiple class dropper. Trial winner earlier this month. Wet tracker mostly.
3
COURTNEY BARNES
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND, GO RACING LOGO, WHITE ARMBANDS & CAP
11 3319x LA DOLCE VITA
R R MANNING
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
R R Manning, Tony Coombe & Wendy Hilhorst
Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track October 7 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Just A Tipple with 54.5kg at $40.30. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Te Rapa September 30 2022 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Drum Major with 53.5kg at $5.80. Trial second late last month. Well drawn.
2
TAYLA MITCHELL
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP WITH LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
12 03552 MODERNISE
C R MCCARROLL
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
B Oughton, W E Bryson, D I Barry, G K Taylor, W Reekers, B W Gibson, J McAlister, S D McAlister, B Boyce, B R & V M Earnshaw, M Raynes, N Schilon, M Oliver & N Judd
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie F&M Rating 72 on March 30 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Grey Haze with 54.5kg at $7.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 24 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Freeze Frame carrying 54.5kg at $10.50. Wide draw but handles it dry and wet ground. Include everywhere.
12
JASMINE FAWCETT
Yellow, Red Star, Black Armbands & Cap
13 2x66x NIGELLA LANE
R R MANNING
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
MRS S J O'DWYER
Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Pukekohe Rating 75 November 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Flamebird carrying 55kg at $12.30. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Te Rapa October 21 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Kai with 55kg at $6.60. Course proven. Wide draw. Wet tracker.
14
M MCNAB
NAVY, LIGHT BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS
14 2x211 THE UGLY SISTER
PAUL PERTAB
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G MEREDITH
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Otaki April 13 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Mclaren with 56.5kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track March 27 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Dragon Blossom carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Can get the hattrick. Not just a wet tracker.
5
C J GRYLLS
LIME, BLACK STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
15 9658x FONTEYN
R R MANNING
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
Mrs J M & T Hobson
Scratched.
3
NAVY BLUE, LIGHT GREEN FIVE DIAMONDS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPED , WHITE CAP