Matamata   08 May 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1400m

Track: SOFT 7     Out 9.5m  

There is good pace and pressure here with seven runners eligible for a bonus involved. THE SKY ABOVE (6) is a Maiden winner in waiting as yet to go a bad race lifetime. Each-way chance here at home and the rider booked is telling. Handles it dry and wet. Bonus eligible. SPARKLES (5) she has placed fresh up before. Handles it dry and wet too. Second in a trial last month so very ready to go. Bonus eligible. LADY GREY (2) she has come back well this time in with two good efforts so far. Trifecta and first four chance in this field. LADYLOU (3) produced a very good run fresh up here. Wet tracker. Wide gate. Bonus eligible. SALUTO (1) has been three times placed. Wide draw. Place and first four chance. Bonus eligible. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Sky Above and Sparkles are win wagers.
1 24285 SALUTO
GAVIN OPIE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
GAVIN OPIE RACING LTD, ROB TUNNICLIFFE, KEITH TUNNICLIFFE
Most recently 5th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Xrated with 57kg at $3.40. The race before that 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on March 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hat Trick carrying 54.5kg at $24.60. Three times placed. Wide draw. Place and first four chance. Bonus eligible.
10
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
PINK, DARK BLUE,WHITE CHECKED SASH, DARK BLUE STRIPES WHITE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP
2 60x43 LADY GREY
DEBBIE SWEENEY
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
A R & MRS P A HAYWARD
First-up 4th of 8 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Grand Cru carrying 54.5kg at $15.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57.5kg at $7.30. Has come back well this time in. Trifecta and first four chance.
5
S C SPRATT
BLUE,YELLOW CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
3 330x2 LADYLOU
CODY COLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
ARION EQUINE LTD & W H LUFF
First-up after five months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Charmer carrying 57kg at $9.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on October 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pulchritudinous with 55.5kg at $3.40. Good run fresh up here. Wet tracker. Wide gate. Bonus eligible.
13
WIREMU PINN
RED,WHITE BAND
4 822x0 SANTENAY
GAVIN OPIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Gavin Opie Racing Ltd, S L Gore, B N & D A Harvey
Scratched.
14
WHITE, INDIGO CROSSED SASHES, PINK SLEEVES & CAP
5 2338x SPARKLES
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
LUV A LONG LUNCH SYNDICATE
Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Te Rapa Mdn-Sw January 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Chaource with 55kg at $7.10. On debut third of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wind Of Change carrying 55kg at $16.10. Has placed fresh up. Handles or dry and wet. Second in a trial last month. Bonus eligible.
8
M MCNAB
WHITE, BLACK AND GOLD BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
6 4432 THE SKY ABOVE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
TE AKAU TRUE BLUE SKY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57kg at $4.30. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind The Ugly Sister carrying 56kg at $7.40. Maiden winner in waiting. Eachway chance here at home. Handles it dry and wet. Bonus eligible.
6
O P BOSSON
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES
7 2762 SWEETPEA
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
WAIKATO STUD LTD
At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on April 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pure Fiction carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind The Ugly Sister with 57kg at $12.50. Placed in two of four starts. Wide gate. Place and first four chance no matter the footing.
11
TRISTON MOODLEY
WHITE, TEAL RAFFLES RACING, TEAL SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPES, NAVY CAP, TEAL QUARTERS
8 4 SKIPPING
MICHAEL MORONEY & PAM GERARD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
BALLYMORE STABLES (AUST) PTY LTD, BALLYMORE STABLES NZ LTD, D R & Z E FRAMPTON, H & S MIDDLETON, D J RYAN & SAVVY RACING STEAMERS SYNDICATE (MGR: KEITH MCDONALD)
At debut, 4th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind City Girl with 55.5kg at $19.30. Improver for sure. Better drawn. Not out of this.
3
KOZZI ASANO
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
9 040x VIBRANCY
DAVINA WADDELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
MRS B A & L S HOWARD, LUV A LONG SYNDICATE, DAVINA WADDELL, FIONA HIGGINS
Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Te Rapa January 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sign Of Peace carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. On debut tenth of 13 at this track December 22 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Quick Fire with 56.5kg at $60.20. Ran well in one of her three runs. Too many here are much more preferred. Bonus eligible.
7
KELLY MC CULLOCH
LIGHT BLUE, BROWN FIVE SPOTS, QUARTERS CAP
10 0x905 PURIFY
ALAN ROLSTON
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A C & I ROLSTON
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Charmer with 57.5kg at $105.50. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on April 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Deebee Bellfer with 56.5kg at $157.30. Wide gate and has been poor so far. Cannot have.
12
NIRANJAN PARMAR
BLACK, GOLD FERN, SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
11 SHOOT THE BREEZE
CODY COLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
GERALD HARVEY
Dual acceptor. Filly by Shooting To Win on debut. She has had four trials for a win and a second. Wide gate. Also in R7.
9
V A COLGAN
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
12 6 IMPRESSIVE BELLE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
BEN FOOTE, C R MACRURY, GARRY SHERRATT
At debut, 6th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57kg at $10. Had backing at first start. Not out of this for your multiples. Bonus eligible.
2
JOE DOYLE
RED FOREST GREEN TARTAN,SLEEVES,CAP
13 BENEE
KYLIE FAWCETT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
ROB JOYCE & KYLIE FAWCETT
Scratched.
9
BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
14 PRISCA
CATHERINE CAMERON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
MISS C J CAMERON
First starter by Puccini out of Molly 'O. Has been five times trialled for one second. Dam has left five winning foals with Clarton Treasure (9 wins) the most prolific.
4
L H SATHERLEY
 PINE GREEN , WHITE BRACES, ARMBAND, SEAMS CAP
15 4223x AKENEHI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
BRENT TAYLOR, CHERRY TAYLOR, KAREN PRISCOTT & ROBERT PRISCOTT
Scratched.
16
WIREMU PINN
EMERALD GREEN,GOLD TREE,RED SLEEVES,CAP
16 4 IRISH MISS
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
MRS A M, A R, F H & J F BRUFORD
Dual acceptor. Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 14 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57kg at $34.60. Ran well at first start. Well drawn here. Also in R11. Bonus eligible.
1
COURTNEY BARNES
YELLOW GREEN,PINK FIVE SPOTS,SPOTS SLEEVES,CAP
17 4 AUSSIE BETTY
SAMANTHA LOGAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R N ROBERTSON
Scratched.
11
WHITE, PURPLE CHECKS, CUFF SEAMS CAP
18 TRUST ALONE
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R CHARTERS, A DEAN, W GERRAND, C GRAMMER, R KNIGHT, P STOPFORTH, S VINING & A WEBB
Scratched.
4
WHITE, BLACK AND GOLD BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
19 80x STAPHANGOLD
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G R CAMPBELL & R J MCCLEERY
Scratched.
1
WHITE, BLACK AND GOLD BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP