Matamata 23 Jan 2026
GOING: H(8)
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RACE WITH KYLIE - B.A.X SYNDICATIONS 2000m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 8m |
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Not much gate speed on show enabling Tarzador to roll to the front. INTOXICATED (7) will be backing up quickly from a last start sixth at Te Rapa 5 days ago. That could be the key to him finding some decent form again, and in a field that has been decimated by scratchings, he is the one to beat. PERSPECTIVE (5) ran on very strongly late here 5 weeks ago in his best performance yet this season. The step up from 1600m to 2000m is what he has been looking for, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, he will go close to taking this out. TARZADOR (11) won't lack fitness, and her effort for sixth over a mile at Ruakaka was not too bad over a trip that is short of her best. Stick with her back over a middle distance. Each way. ZACABASSO (10) has been a touch plain in 2 starts since winning her maiden comfortably at Tauranga in November, but Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and that is a good lead in itself. Don't risk her. ORANGE RIVER (13) has a chance now after all the scratchings. Include to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Intoxicated can take this out.
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| 1 | x1064 |
HAPPY VENTURE
CLIFF GOSS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG CLIFF GOSS & DARRYL HEAPHY Most recently 4th of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, slow going 4 len behind Rosina with 57kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind El Arish carrying 58kg at $17.80. Tough to beat if near his best. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 2 | x0755 |
JACK CRABB
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Last start 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Up The Anti with 57.5kg at $21.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind El Arish carrying 58kg at $13. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 3 | 15859 |
KUROKO
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D B & MRS P S FULLERTON Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind Proboy carrying 58kg at $16.60. Before that 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 57kg at $34.10. In a suitable race and looks one of the chances. |
5 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 200x9 |
HOT LINE BLING
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G W BATES, B L CHAPMAN, GEE GEE EQUINE LTD (MGR: GERARD PETERSON) & S F RITCHIE Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Bonifleur with 54.5kg at $50.90. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1550m defeating Radradra carrying 53.5kg at $23.30. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 5 | x9085 |
PERSPECTIVE
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P E M & EST LATE G N BRINDLEY Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind God Of Eros with 56.5kg at $12.30. The run before that 8th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Victorious Warrior carrying 57kg at $13.80. Well-placed and is among the chances. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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| 6 | 30890 |
SUBIACO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG P W & MRS S J RYAN Last start 10th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Bradley carrying 57.5kg at $9.90. The race before that 9th of 14 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Knickerless carrying 58kg at $9.90. Can turn around the recent ordinary efforts. |
6 M CAMERON |
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| 7 | 83956 |
INTOXICATED
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D KARREMAN Most recently 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Perfectmanz with 57kg at $7.10. The run before that 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rosina carrying 60kg at $5.20. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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| 8 | 81093 |
BARCELONA
MARGARET FALCONER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M J SYNNOTT, N L WITHERS MNZM, G MILES & ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS At the latest run in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ascension carrying 53.5kg at $8.80. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Ortem Legacy carrying 53kg at $56.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
7 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 9 | 92x34 |
VESPACIAN
TONY DRAVITZKI 8YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J C DRAVITZKI & I W MCCAUL Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Rev It Up Rusty carrying 58kg at $18. Last start in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4 len behind El Viento carrying 54kg at $9.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
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| 10 | 85106 |
ZACABASSO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG DON PYE & DAME WENDY PYE & H GOODWIN Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Top Dollar carrying 56kg at $19.90. Before that 11th of 13 at Te Rapa on December 13 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Ortem Legacy with 56.5kg at $24.50. Strong contender on her best form. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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| 11 | 46326 |
TARZADOR
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, T I BAWDEN & GERALD HARVEY Last start 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind New Castle carrying 57.5kg at $6.20. Before that 2nd of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rosina with 56.5kg at $4. Has been racing well. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away. |
3 RYAN ELLIOT |
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| 12 | 89006 |
VISTOWN
JOHN BELL 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG F A BLACKBURN, P MCINTYRE, R.W.D. SYNDICATE, B A REYES, D B, G M, L J & M SHEPPARD Last start 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rosina carrying 55kg at $7.40. The race before that ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Vieni Su carrying 55.5kg at $53.90. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 13 | 94036 |
ORANGE RIVER
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D W LAKE, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD & G A ROGERSON MNZM Most recently 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, slow going 7 len behind The Trendsetter carrying 54kg at $16.90. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Top Dollar carrying 54kg at $25.50. Prefer to see her back in form. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 14 | 70863 |
MOOD PAINTER
PAM GERARD 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1950m, slow going 1.5 len behind Rosina carrying 52kg at $13.80. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind God Of Eros with 54.5kg at $29.20. Has been racing well. Will be right in the mix again. |
7 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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