Matamata   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

CRAIGS IP 1400m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

From the outside gate Born This Swey can cross and take up the running. CHILL FACTOR (3) won two trials before his debut, which he flopped in when well backed and found to have suffered cardiac arrhythmia. Then won another trial late last month. He is a winner in waiting. BORN THIS SWEY (1) placed on debut and has improvement to come. Drawn wide but can cope. I'M FEELING LUCKY (6) she was better at last start. Filly with further improvement to come. ZOLZAYA (7) sure to be better for her fresh up sixth. Can pay a place dividend or be first four in this line up. ARTURA (4) is a 3yo gelding by Contributer making his first appearance. Has had three trials for two placings. Dam has left Showbiz (1 win). Drawn to be a chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chill Factor is the win wager here.
1 3 BORN THIS SWEY
VICKI PRENDERGAST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M & V PRENDERGAST
At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Viva Glam carrying 57.5kg at $13.30. Improver for sure. Looms as a serious contender.
12
JASMINE FAWCETT
TURQUOISE,WHITE FERN,SLEEVES,TURQUOISE DIAMOND ARMBANDS,WHITE CAP,TURQUOISE DIAMONDS
2 98x03 HORRIE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
ALWYN BLOODSTOCK, B W AMIES, NESSY'S BOY SYNDICATE & L H M SALVIDGE
First-up second last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Moxie with 56.5kg at $15.40. Second-up crossed from a wide gate when 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Prudentia with 58.5kg at $17. Improver on last start placing. Dual trial winner before debut.
7
RIHAAN GOYARAM
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW VEE, RED SLEEVES,WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE,LIGHT BLUE CAP,YELLOW QUARTERS,RED POM POM
3 0 CHILL FACTOR
PAUL PERTAB
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M H DALGLEISH
At debut, ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on May 27. Leading contender.
1
L H SATHERLEY
PINK,BLACK FIVE DIAMONDS,ARMBAND,CAP
4 ARTURA
TONY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
GEE GEE INVESTMENTS LTD
Three-year-old gelding (Contributer - Forevermore) who was bought for NZD $48,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2). Three trials for two placings. The stable has a great strike-rate with debutantes.
3
TRISTON MOODLEY
BLACK , WHITE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARM BANDS ,EMERALD GREEN CAP
5 0 TUSSAR
GAVIN OPIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SIMMS DAVISON
At debut, second last of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 24 len behind MacAllan carrying 57.5kg at $22.60. Improvement likely.
9
GARETH LAHOUD
BLACK, WHITE FEATHER, ARMBANDS, CAP
6 09x74 I'M FEELING LUCKY
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M R PITMAN, C V PITMAN & G D PITMAN
First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 970m, 8 len behind Pink Gin with 56.5kg at $29.80. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Vadanova carrying 55.5kg at $38.10. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.
10
BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, SILVER FERNLEAF, RED, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 04x6 ZOLZAYA
KYLIE HOSKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D R & J R BORICH, M L & M W BORICH, J R & S J BORICH, T G & T L BRADY, R J & T L CARTY, K DEANS, J M HANNAH, K A HOSKIN, C JACKSON, G D MANSON, D & H K SADLER & F VORIAS
First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Vadanova carrying 57.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Sabik carrying 54kg at $31.90. Improver on fresh up effort. Not out of this to place or be first four.
5
K R HERCOCK
PACIFIC BLUE, RED BAND, SLEEVES, CAP
8 05 HIT 'N' RUN
KELLY VAN DYK
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G J PATTIE
At big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Moxie carrying 55.5kg at $25.10. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Vadanova with 54.5kg at $15.90. Looks well placed and gets chance to break through.
4
GEORGE ROOKE
BLACK, ORANGE HORSE SILHOUETTE, SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ORANGE CAP, BLACK SEAMS
9 7 ADIOS VAMONOS
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T O HARRISON
Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind MacAllan carrying 55.5kg at $26.60. Drawn wide and likely to struggle.
11
KELLY MYERS
BROWN , SKY BLUE QUARTERS, BROWN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE ARMBANDS, SKY BLUE CAP
10 EMPRESSIVE
BENJAMIN KING
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
A A K LEANDER
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Eminent out of Baheeya. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Te Awamutu May 27. Watch for any market confidence.
2
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Emerald green, white diamond, white armbands & cap
11 PLAYINASANDPIT
SHAUN PHELAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
MRS L C & N G PORRITT
Three-year-old filly (Niagara - Borninasandpit). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on May 27 over 1150m. Promising type who should be primed to play a major role.
6
ELEN NICHOLAS
Dark blue & orange hoops, orange sleeves & cap
12 90 SHOW MERICAN
MARISKA VEAR
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B & M VEAR
At big odds at debut, 9th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $42.10. Second-up 11th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind MacAllan with 55.5kg at $58.20. Looking elsewhere.
8
M HUDSON
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red Sleeves with white hoops, red cap with white hoops
13 9 STARLIGHT ROSE
J C PENDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P F & MRS P J SILSON
Jumped at big odds at debut, 9th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind MacAllan carrying 53.5kg at $39.10. Don't think she will trouble this field.
5
MARIA SANSON
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP
14 VICKEZZLASTCALL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
T V RIDER
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Wrote out of Vickezzchardonnay. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Ellerslie over 1100m June 9. Should play a role in the finish.
13
BRIDGET GRYLLS
BLACK,GOLD CIRCLE,GOLS M,RED SLEEVES,BLACK CHECKS,GOLD CAP