Matamata 23 Jan 2026
GOING: H(8)
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PAPERPLUS MATAMATA 1400m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 8m |
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Not much early pace and doubt they will go hard. CAMACHO (5) made some progress when last tried well over a year ago. He has had a couple of recent trials to help him get fit, and the market will be the best guide. CALL ME A CAB (9) was narrowly beaten at Ruakaka 15 days ago when finishing fourth. He appears to have some upside, and even though he is still a maiden, he can be competitive in this field. Top 4 claims again. KAIMAI WARRIOR (7) needed his fresh-up run at Te Aroha on a heavy track earlier in the month at this level, and he should be a lot sharper with that effort under his belt. Stick with him. KANANASKIS (1) will be peaking third up and will have no trouble with a wet track. A good draw early in the day is no problem, and she is poised to put her best hoof forward. TONIA'S DRAGON (3) will also be nearing full fitness third up from a spell. A 3kg claim will help, and she can't be taken lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Camacho can win this.
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KANANASKIS
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B & A GRAFAS, S & L AUTRIDGE Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind Larius Lacus with 56.5kg at $13.40. Capable enough and is among the better hopes. |
4 M CAMERON |
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| 2 | 76444 |
MILLE GRAZIE
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Small Town Girl carrying 58kg at $2.70. Can turn things around. |
4 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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| 3 | 83x68 |
TONIA'S DRAGON
PAM GERARD 5YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 53.5kg at $9.10. Has ability and can bounce back. |
5 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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TROUVAILLE
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S D ALEXANDER, MRS K J ALEXANDER, B J ANDERSON, A P CASSIN, C MACLEAN, MRS N D FAGE, W VERBERNE, MRS C VERBERNE, D HALLYBURTON & MR P VERBERNE Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Timbuctoo carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
3 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 0262x |
CAMACHO
MS D KENNEDY 7YO GR/B GELDING 57.0KG C KENNEDY & P KELLY Gelding back from a spell of 14 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Te Aroha Rating 60 November 12 2024 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Because carrying 55.5kg at $6.90. Looks all set for a bright return. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 6 | 02839 |
KORO'S PRINCESS
GAVIN OPIE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J CAREY, J M HEMA, RENAE HARMAN, DREW BOADEN, K GARRETT, R & A CRADDOCK, ELTON SMYTHE, SHARLENE CULLEN, KERRIE OPIE & JUST US SYNDICATE At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind God Of Eros carrying 52kg at $31.90. Has ability and should measure up. |
3 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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KAIMAI WARRIOR
GLEN OLD 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG PEAK RACING Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 8 at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Small Town Girl with 52kg at $11. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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BEAU ONDAGO
JOHN WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG JOHN WILLIAMS Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Unison carrying 54kg at $86.50. Doubt he can bother these. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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CALL ME A CAB
TERRY POWELL 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TEE PEE RACING LTD Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 3rd of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chilling Out carrying 54.5kg at $43.80. Last start 4th of 12 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.2 len behind Autumn Glory carrying 55.5kg at $17.70. Will take plenty of beating. |
6 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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CHLOEBEE
DEBBIE SWEENEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG B G BLACK Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 9 len behind Drops Of God with 55kg at $10.40. Last start ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 23 len behind Belles Boom with 55.5kg at $10.90. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks a solid top three prospect. |
5 L H SATHERLEY |
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JUST LIKE THIS
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS H R ORTING Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Julianus carrying 56.5kg at $30. The run before that 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dance The Night with 56.5kg at $33.50. Happy to risk. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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