Matamata 16 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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GCM FEEDS 2000m Track: SOFT7 Out 6m |
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A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure.
DJIBOUTI (6) was sent out as the favourite fresh up at Ruakaka off the back of an impressive Foxton trial win, and she motored home into third. She steps straight up to 2000m, and can get the job done in a modest field. SWEET TORQUER (8) will be trying a middle distance for the first time, and won't lack fitness after racing on the Cambridge poly track last time out. Warren Kennedy replacing an apprentice is the key for us, and she can figure in the top 3 here. LINIOUS (7) ran on strongly for second last start when producing a career high performance. If she continues to improve, then she can get a slice of this as well. DIDO BELLE (10) is a long time maiden who may have found the right race to break her top 3 duck. FOUR LEAF CLOVER (11) can only improve off her poor resuming run at Ruakaka, and stepping up from 1600m to 2000m will help her, as will a 2kg claim. Include at long odds to spice up any combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Djibouti should be winning this.
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TALL TIMBER
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G BURNE, B C DAVIDSON, MRS M J GILMORE, L J HOWL, KINGMAKERS SYNDICATIONS LTD, J A KLOOSTERMAN, C MACKAY, S MOORHEAD, R J PEARCE, Y RAIJKOOMER, G & MRS S C SCHULTZ, O T SHAW & D WEBSTER Last start 8th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Paper Romance with 58.5kg at $27.10. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Alker Traz carrying 58.5kg at $14.90. Is a handy roughie. |
13 SAM MCNAB |
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SACRED SIN
NICHOLAS BISHARA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N BISHARA, W SHEEHAN & H THOMSON At the latest run 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Paper Romance carrying 58.5kg at $28.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind All That I Am with 68kg at $12.80. Hard to see his poor record changing today so preferring others. |
9 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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JUST A LITTLETIPSY
TERRY POWELL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG I C COSH, K NEWTON, G W PERRY & T R POWELL Last start ran last of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Paper Romance with 58.5kg at $62.20. The start before that got back early 11th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sneaky Cyclone carrying 54.5kg at $101.60. Won't be bothering these. |
8 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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SCIPIO
STEPHEN RALPH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SAN SEBASTIAN INVESTMENTS LTD Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Taupo on August 16 over 1800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Platinum Patch carrying 55.5kg at $96.40. Before that ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 1550m, 10 len behind Alezando carrying 55.5kg at $36.60. Unlikely to feature. |
7 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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TEN TO TWO
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANN & EST LATE KEN BROWNE PARTNERSHIP, J & P J BROSNAN & T MACDONALD Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Autumn Heights carrying 56.5kg at $38.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Radradra with 57.5kg at $20.50. Rates a top 4 hope and can do much better this time. |
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DJIBOUTI
KURTIS PERTAB 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG PERTAB RACING LTD Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, slow going 1.3 len behind Cheerful Smile with 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Volunteer with 55kg at $16.20. One of the main contenders. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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LINIOUS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A D & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER Most recently 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Paper Romance with 53.5kg at $40.20. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 2100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Afore Ye Go with 53.5kg at $17.30. Capable of giving a great sight. |
11 TOM WIGRAM |
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SWEET TORQUER
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SML RACING STAFF SYNDICATE Most recently 5th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Omalish with 53.5kg at $3. Before that 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Autumn Heights carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
6 WARREN KENNEDY |
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LADY CHARLTON
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DON MACKENZIE Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 2200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind All That I Am carrying 64kg at $12.20. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Sidetrack with 66.5kg at $10.30. Not far away last start. Sure to be thereabouts. |
12 JACK TAPLIN |
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DIDO BELLE
SHANE CRAWFORD 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At the latest run 5th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Paper Romance carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. The run before that 7th of 11 at Taupo on August 16 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Platinum Patch with 56.5kg at $10.80. Certainly worth another chance. |
10 GEORGE ROOKE |
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FOUR LEAF CLOVER
LYNDA GERMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CLODAGH & TOMMY COUGHLAN Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Viva L'amour with 53.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Del Inquent carrying 55.5kg at $51.80. Can spice up any combos. |
4 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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LADY MEERA
TAYLA SHERWOOD 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At the latest run 7th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Aim Up with 56.5kg at $14.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Capitulate carrying 54.5kg at $13.80. Can improve and is worth thought. |
2 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SEDUIRE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B & S ANDREWS, E M VERSPAGEN & G A VINCENT Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Paper Romance with 56.5kg at $19.50. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sneaky Cyclone with 56.5kg at $28.20. Hard to see her turning it around enough to feature here. |
1 JOE DOYLE |
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SHE HAS LEGS
MICHELLE BRADLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M BRADLEY, I & S CHITTY, J RICE, H HARDING, P MARTIN & J BORICH At the latest run 9th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Paper Romance with 56.5kg at $22.40. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Merriama with 56.5kg at $72.40. A better run is on the cards. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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BEAU ONDAGO
JOHN WILLIAMS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOHN WILLIAMS Most recently 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sharapova carrying 51kg at $114.50. The start before that ran second last of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Autumn Heights carrying 58.5kg at $136.70. Must lift. |
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