Matamata   11 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

MATAMATA TRACTORS AND MACHINERY 1050m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 7.5m  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. BIDING MY TIME (4) was showing plenty of talent at the trials before finishing runner-up on debut at Taupo, and then filling the same position at Te Rapa nearly 8 weeks ago. The space between runs will do her no harm, and she can go one better in this. PAPER MOON (5) has had a brief spell after finishing second at Tauherenikau in early January. She has finished close up in a Tauranga trial late last month, and her first win won't be too far away. SUPREMELY (8) has battled in a couple of well-spaced out starts, and she might already want more ground than this. She is fresh and is bred to keep on improving with more time. Each way claims from the pole position. PRESENCE OF MIND (6) did not run up to expectations in a couple of starts in the spring, but she is much better than that. She would have matured, and Craig Grylls keeps the faith. Stick with her. PROUD CAPITALIST (7) may have just failed to see out 1200m at Pukekohe last time out, and dropping back to 1050m will suit her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Biding My Time can win this.
1 42x ARMAGH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
D E NAKHLE
He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw October 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zourosa carrying 57kg at $2.45. On debut fourth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 58kg at $4.60. Others rate better this time.
13
Teal, Sky Blue V, Armbands And Cap
2 MY GABRIEL
BENJAMIN KING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
GRANT HOWARD
Benjamin King trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won a recent trial at Ellerslie. Watch for any market confidence.
7
GREEN,WHITE DIAMOND,ARMBAND,CAP
3 HURRICANE HARTLEY
MS D KENNEDY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
LEANACH LODGE LTD
First starter by King Of Comedy out of Moirai. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Watch for any market moves.
5
JACK TAPLIN
BLACK,GREEN BAND,ARMBAND,WHITE,GREEN STRIPES CAP
4 22 BIDING MY TIME
DAVID GREENE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Written Glow carrying 55kg at $8.70. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Glam Award carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Progressing well and expected to measure up again.
4
M MCNAB
BLUE,WHITE HOOPS,SLEEVES,WHITE QUARTERS CAP
5 4x42x PAPER MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TE AKAU I KAN WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1000m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Quello Dolce with 55kg at $4.40. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Trentham December 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmic Dream with 55.5kg at $5.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
10
MATT CARTWRIGHT
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
6 2x08x PRESENCE OF MIND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TE AKAU FRONT OF MIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Golden Wings with 55kg at $24.20. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Taupo October 10 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $4.30. Everything points to a bright return.
9
C J GRYLLS
ORANGE,BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
7 04x45 PROUD CAPITALIST
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
C & M CONNORS, L R DIXON, M HAWES, JIM MCKENZIE, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS B M & L D PETTIFER, S W PLATT, A P SAKER, C & MRS H SEEL & N C WHITE, MRS P M MCKENZIE
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Arctic Jewel with 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 55.5kg at $25.50. Capable of testing this field on her best efforts.
11
WHITE,RED DISC,CAP,GREEN SLEEVES
8 7x5x SUPREMELY
KEN & BEV KELSO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 5 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 55.5kg at $6.90. First up last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Alacritous carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Trialled on February 24 at Tauranga over 1000m and finished fourth. Looks all set for a bright return.
1
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
blue,white hoops,sleeves,blue cap,white QUARTERS
9 59x OCEAN RULES
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
B & M BLAND, S R BRUCE, MRS B E & M J DOWD, A KERSHAW, T R KING, R J MULCASTER, RAYAS BLOODSTOCK LTD, R THOMPSON, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & R P WILCOX
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe 2&3yo Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Moneypenny with 51.5kg at $4.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Ellerslie June 7 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Boombox carrying 51kg at $6.30. Sure to be prominent.
6
COURTNEY BARNES
WHITE, RED DISC, GREEN SLEEVES, RED CAP
10 GENEVA QUEEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
FORTUNA GENEVA QUEEN SYNDICATE (MGR: JOHN GALVIN)
Three-year-old filly making debut by Swiss Ace out of Sigiriya. Was third in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.
14
M CAMERON
ORANGE,WHITE STARS,SASH,WHITE,NAVY DIAGONAL STRIPES SLEEVES,WHITE,NAVY QUARTERS CAP
11 SOLAR FLIGHT
PAUL RICHARDS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED
Filly by Flying Artie making her first appearance. Finished seventh in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Prefer to see.
2
JOE DOYLE
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
12 7x TACTIC
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM
Returns to racing after just one start. Back after five-and-a-half months break. At debut last start 7th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 6 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 54kg at $23.90. Had nine recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial fourth over 800m in an Avondale trial on February 17. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
3
JASMINE FAWCETT
RED, NAVY SLEEVES, LIME ARMBANDS
13 8x PALAZZO
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. Top-three chance.
15
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
14 8x HAPPY TRAVELLER
RALPH MANNING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MRS J M & T HOBSON
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 9 at Arawa Park on August 13 over 1230m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Churmatt with 54.5kg at $9.20. Expecting a strong run fresh.
12
NAVY BLUE, LIGHT GREEN DIAMONDS, NAVY BLUE & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
15 ZAFFIRE EXPRESS
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A GEMMELL, S HODGSON, C LYNSKEY & G UJDUR
Filly by Shamexpress making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1000m on March 3. Prefer to see under race conditions.
8
BLACK,PINK FIVE DIAMONDS,ARMBAND,CAP