Matamata 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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THANK YOU WALLY 1200m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. OCEAN OPAL (6) is a promising filly who has been well looked after with just 3 career starts to her name, including a fresh-up second by a neck at Tauranga on good ground just over 2 weeks ago when sent out as the favourite. She strips fitter, and can go one better here. Follow your money. SALTBURN (1) probably should have won a race by now, and he could be suited by being kept to these shorter trips for now. He is deep into this prep and should be right in the finish here. CLASSIC GRACE (9) is a lightly tried 6YO mare who ran her best race yet when finishing third at Tauranga last start. Each way. PERFECTLY SET (8) resumes with the benefit of a 2kg claim, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos. AUTUMN HEIGHTS (10) strips fitter second up, and from the pole position, she has top 4 claims at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ocean Opal can win this.
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SALTBURN
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR & D W HILL At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, slow going 7 len behind Sworn carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Priovita carrying 57.5kg at $6.60. Well-placed and a big chance to atone. |
9 SAM MCNAB |
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AIM UP
DARREL LANG 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D C LANG, P J PARKER & L HAITANA Gelding by Belardo on debut. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on May 12. Prepared to risk first time out. |
12 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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BIG BOLD BOB
MARK BROSNAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M H & MRS Y M BROSNAN & B J LEACH Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 9 len behind To The Max carrying 57kg at $25.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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IRON THRONE
DARREL LANG 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TIM HARRISON Gelding by Jon Snow on debut. Won trial at Avondale over 1200m on May 12. Don't rule him out. |
6 ETHAN JONES |
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CADAQUES
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Was well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Hastings on May 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Zenzero Girl with 58.5kg at $4.10. Expected to be in the finish. |
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OCEAN OPAL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG S B MARSH Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, long-neck behind Deviation carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Thumbelina with 57kg at $4.70. Sure to be right there at the business end. |
10 GEORGE ROOKE |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Last start 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lumbridge Castle with 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Armagh with 56.5kg at $4.20. Can turn things around. |
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PERFECTLY SET
SCOTT WENN 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG SCOTT WENN & TRISH WENN Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.0 len behind Litteral carrying 54.5kg at $22.10. Can fire fresh up. |
11 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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CLASSIC GRACE
BENJAMIN KING 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG C MORTIMER Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Andiamo carrying 56.5kg at $28. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Misissipi Gambler carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. At her peak now so expect a bold showing. |
13 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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AUTUMN HEIGHTS
MARK BROSNAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Y M BROSNAN, D B HARRIS, B J LEACH, K E MCCAULEY, J A MCCOSH, R J MCLEOD, W J POTTER, MRS F R & DR M C VAUTIER, D L WALKER & EST LATE W J EWEN Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Lumbridge Castle carrying 56.5kg at $22.40. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 9 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 55kg at $43. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
1 L H SATHERLEY |
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LINE DANCER
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG B P JACKSON & G S MITCHELL Resuming today after a break of 13 months. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Ellerslie May 7 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Hero Of War with 53.5kg at $73.80. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track April 17 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Afterglo carrying 57kg at $8.60. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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BAD PENNY
KYLIE FAWCETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J D & C MCPHERSON LTD, ALAN SUTTON, MICHAEL MULHOLLAND, JACK SCHERES & ROBIN JOYCE Filly by Per Incanto on debut. Finished sixth in a Taupo trial over 1100m on May 19. Trained on the course but others rate better and looks tested this line-up. |
7 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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FOLKLORE
KYLIE FAWCETT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K FAWCETT Filly by Shocking making her first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on May 19 over 1100m. Trained here and jumps from a favourable gate but happy to watch this time. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SHE'S A SURPRISE
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE DIAMOND SYNDICATE Four-year-old mare (El Roca - Surprizable) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 900m barrier trial on May 19 at Taupo. Prepared to risk this time from a tricky draw. |
14 C J GRYLLS |
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ADORNMENT
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T PERTAB Three-year-old filly (Embellish - Thora) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1000m in an Avondale trial on May 12. Trained here and jumps from a favourable gate but happy to watch this time. |
2 CORENTIN BERGE |
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STARLIGHT ROSE
J C PENDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P F & MRS P J SILSON Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind California Warrior with 53.5kg at $39.10. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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POISE
TONY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, BRIAN BROOM, DONNA YARRALL, BRENDAN & EMMA FAITH, CHRIS GRACE Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Armagh with 56.5kg at $34.80. Doubt she will trouble these. |
3 WARREN KENNEDY |
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RECTIFY
ANTONY FULLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SYD CUNNINGHAM, GARY MOORE, JASMINE WAIARI & SARAH FULLER Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start second last of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Happy Venture carrying 54kg at $36.50. Went for a break before returning struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Miss Silhouette carrying 56.5kg at $53.80. Fitter but others are better placed. |
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DONITA ROSE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R W TUTTY, M D FARQUHAR, R J TUTTY & J FARQUHAR Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Catwalk Queen with 55.5kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mission Complete carrying 54kg at $34.10. Find this too tough. |
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RUN DON'T WALK
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS S A M SCOTT First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Party Time carrying 56.5kg at $16.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Track Tester carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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