Matamata 16 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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CLOTHIER FARMS 1050m Track: SOFT7 Out 6m |
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Zaharias should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. ZAHARIAS (6) ended her promising juvenile campaign with an unplaced effort in the Karaka Millions. She has won the latest of a couple of tune-up trials, and on her home track in maiden company, she is the one to beat, especially with Grylls up. GENEVA QUEEN (2) is the stable mate of the top pick, and her best run was on debut when finishing second here in March. She has trialled up, and will be a lot stronger this season. Each way. MANGO LANE (9) won her only trial to date by a wide margin, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she can make an immediate impact if no too green. CARNELIAN (11) is a local filly making her debut from the coveted pole position. Respect any market confidence. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zaharias can win this.
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SEE MY MACHINE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MISS A P & MISS P M REED Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic May 20 over 2000m, 33 len behind Naughty Grannie with 58.5kg at $14.40. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1150m, 12 len behind Drops Of God with 57.5kg at $34.30. Not likely to play a role. |
8 ETHAN JONES |
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| 2 | 289x |
GENEVA QUEEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG FORTUNA GENEVA QUEEN SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN) Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Ellerslie April 27 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Biding My Time with 56kg at $11.70. On debut second of 9 at this track March 11 over 1050m, soft track; a 0.2 lengths behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $14. Everything points to a bright return. |
6 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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BORDEAUX BELLE
JOHN BELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG O A ANDERSON-ROGERS, AYNEK SYNDICATE, JOHN, R & MISS SUMMER BELL, R E HAWKINS QSO, L C HEARD, MRS R JOHN & C D ROGERS Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Pukekohe April 1 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tiantai with 57kg at $21.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Te Aroha March 6 over 1150m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Emma Twigg with 57kg at $43.80. Has claims if presented on song. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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IN HARMONY
PAM GERARD 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MURRAY BARRETT, WILLIAM PARKINSON, ALAN PANTHER & BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD Resuming after a spell of 15 months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Te Aroha June 2 2025 over 1150m, in the wet; 13 len behind Cream Tart with 55.5kg at $11.80. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 2025 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Varjak with 52.5kg at $11.90. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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ROUGH 'N' TOUGH
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS L M MOORE Three-year-old gelding making debut by Circus Maximus out of Zeldara. Won a barrier trial at Te Rapa over 900m August 4. Wide barrier to overcome. Pay to keep an eye of the betting despite a difficult barrier. |
13 M CAMERON |
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ZAHARIAS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG TE AKAU BIRDIE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Ellerslie in the LR Krka Mill 2yo January 24 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Dream Roca with 55kg at $88.10. On debut second last in a small field at Trentham October 26 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Silhouette with 55kg at $2.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Trialled since break and could measure up without surprising. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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ZIPPIDY
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MATTHEW DELAHUNTY, DEAN & TENNILLE HAWKINS, CLAIRE & NICK HEWSON Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind St Monica carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign ran second last in a small field at Te Rapa on December 13 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dashing Dixie with 55kg at $9.50. Trialled on August 4 at Te Rapa over 900m and finished fourth. Expecting a bright return. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BAIA SERENA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG ELSDON PARK BLOODSTOCK LTD Filly by Savabeel on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Won trial at Te Rapa over 900m on August 4. Can make an immediate impact. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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MANGO LANE
RALPH MANNING 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG M & S O'DWYER, R MANNING & S HARRIS Three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Readied for this with a dominant trial win, scoring by 4 lengths at Te Awamutu over 850m on August 25. Ready to run type who looks a top 4 contender. |
7 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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FLOW STATE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM & P FERNANDEZ Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Pukekohe March 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind So Fear with 54kg at $30.70. On debut seventh of 9 at Ellerslie 2yo Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Summer Schemer with 55.5kg at $86.80. Prefer to see how she returns. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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CARNELIAN
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Filly by El Roca facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on April 28. Trained here and aided by a nice alley, so keep safe. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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MOLTO SPIRITO
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG TONY RIDER, S REAN, P REAN, S SKEEN, C MOORBY, LITTLE RIVER THOROUGHBREDS, F WALKER, J MCNEILL, J MORRISSEY, M GORDON, G WALKER, FORSMAN RACING LTD & S WALKER Three-year-old filly making debut by Savabeel out of Molto Veloce. Was second in a 900m barrier trial on August 4 at Te Rapa. Worth watching despite an awkward barrier. |
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RHAENA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG ZAME PARTNERSHIP Three-year-old filly (Jon Snow - Missandei). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Te Rapa over 900m on August 4. A betting push will add to the confidence. |
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