Matamata 19 Dec 2025
GOING: S(7)
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ANCROFT STUD 1400 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE) 1400m Track: SOFT 7 True |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Shiniqua leading the way. ARGO (4) broke his maiden status in style last time out at Te Aroha when scoring by 3 lengths. That was his first start over 1400m, and he will be even better once he gets out over more ground. He cops a wide gate, but can repeat the dose. COOL 'N' FAST (1) has been crying out for more ground in all of his 3 starts since resuming from a spell, and with Craig Grylls in the saddle this time, he should go close to taking this out, especially racing over 1400m for the first time. KIA KAHA (2) lifted late and drove hard to finish runner-up by a nose at Arawa Park a fortnight ago. She won her debut here, and despite drawing a nasty gate, she can still figure in the top 3 again. MULAN ARDECHE (9) made progress last prep over a winter campaign, and she resumes without a trial. Her best form will be over a longer journey, but while fresh, she can pinch a race like this. CROWN PRINCESS (6) is a promising lightly tried mare resuming from a spell with 3 trials under her belt. Watch closely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mulan Ardeche each-way value.
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COOL 'N' FAST
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG TE AKAU COOL 'N' FAST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Paravane with 59.5kg at $7.70. The run before that 6th of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Mr Fortrus with 60kg at $4.80. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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KIA KAHA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G D WALLACE Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Live On Air with 57kg at $3.90. The race before that 7th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Sista Sugar with 57.5kg at $13.20. Expected to be very competitive. |
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EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track June 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Because carrying 58kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track December 20 over 1400m defeating Distinguished with 58.5kg at $4.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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ARGO
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED, L G INNES, MRS D L MCDONALD, R G MULCASTER & PIKE RACING LTD Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m defeating Night Wolf carrying 54.5kg at $2. The race before that 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Golden Wings carrying 57kg at $9.20. Bold showing expected again. |
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GENEVA
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Swiss Prince with 57kg at $15.80. The run before that 10th of 16 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Summerston carrying 57kg at $7.10. This might be too rich. |
8 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 315x |
CROWN PRINCESS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU GLITTERING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Ellerslie in the G2 Patrick Hogan January 1 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Real Class carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. On debut third of 13 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Willydoit with 55.5kg at $25.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a positive return. |
6 WIREMU PINN |
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IMPERIAL EMPRESS
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GO RACING MAGIC CARPET SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sista Sugar with 57.5kg at $37.70. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 10 over 1550m, 7 len behind Spanish Lad with 55.5kg at $11.80. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
13 COURTNEY BARNES |
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WAIATA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TONY RIDER, JEANNA RIDER, LEA GARDINER, CAROL & TONY RENNELL & STEPHEN DERNEHL Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Te Aroha October 22 over 1150m on a rain affected track defeating Shining Pearl carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Last start 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 56kg at $7.20. One of the chances. |
1 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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MULAN ARDECHE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BSPG LTD, LANDMARK TRADING COMPANY LTD, ONEBLOOD THOROUGHBRED LTD, RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED LTD & TEAMMARK THOROUGHBRED LTD Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Agera with 54.5kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Cambridge Synthetic June 4 over 1300m defeating Oban with 56.5kg at $1.70. Should be right in the finish. |
3 GEORGE ROOKE |
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PERUGIA
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P G DOUGHTY, M & J SEYMOUR, B TUNNICLIFFE, M RYAN, P BEGOVICH, M & J BEGOVICH, E BRODIE, G HAYNES, G PATERSON At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 56kg at $16.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zerre with 55kg at $11.50. Thereabouts last time out. One of the chances. |
7 DARREN DANIS |
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TRANSACTION
KYLIE HOSKIN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HAUNUI BLOODSTOCK LTD & B J O'BRIEN Most recently 12th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Altari with 56kg at $17.70. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sixth Generation carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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MIRIAM
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG 3 GS SYNDICATE, 3 KINGS SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER COLEMAN), G J CHITTICK, MRS P I & P K COLEMAN, J M CRABB, E D HOPE, T A JAMES, RAGGS SYNDICATE (MGR: PETER COLEMAN), K SMITH & WEALLEANS BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP Recent form sound. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zerre with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 55.5kg at $27.70. In form and can run another forward race. |
2 M CAMERON |
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SHINIQUA
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GRAEME HUNT, ANN REEVES & PETER HUNT At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m defeating Florenza with 56kg at $9.10. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Yousito carrying 56kg at $13.20. Might find this a bit tough. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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LUMINANCE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TINEKE PERTAB Most recently ran last of 14 at Pukekohe on November 22 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Sista Sugar with 56kg at $51.20. The run before that second last of 7 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Driftin carrying 54kg at $9. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
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AMUSEMENT
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Most recently 10th of 12 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1340m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Ploy with 56.5kg at $9.20. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Mad Max carrying 57kg at $7.20. Prepared to overlook. |
12 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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