Matamata 23 Jan 2026
GOING: H(8)
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ELSDON PARK AT KARAKA 2026 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 8m |
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Cracking tempo with Flyhalf and Nasha Mala leading the way. ARCTIC JEWEL (9) has been a beaten favourite in all of her 3 starts to date, and was half a length from the winner when finishing fourth here nearly 5 weeks ago. She might be wearing out the patience of the punters who have supported her thus far, but they should go one more time here. On top. SISTER CYNANE (7) showed ability and went close to winning a race last season, and resumed with a solid third at Taupo just over 3 weeks ago. Only a wide draw prevents her from being the top pick, and with some luck, she should go close to taking this out. NASHA MALA (8) raced well in the spring when still lacking some strength. She resumes without a trial, but she should pick up a maiden win at short notice. Include in all combinations. CONVINCED (13) won the latest of 3 trials, and will be ready to rumble. FLYHALF (10) has made an encouraging start to her career, and her first win is not far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arctic Jewel will be very hard to hold out.
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STAY FROSTY
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M COOK, M DIGGLE, C HORNE & TIMBERLEE ULFAH SYNDICATE (MGR: LISA DUNBAR) At debut, 2nd of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Belle Noire carrying 58.5kg at $16.20. Worth consideration. |
17 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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TIAGO
PHILLIP STEVENS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IT'S A SURE THING BRO SYNDICATE, EMMA LISSINGTON, CHARLIE BECKETT, PAULINE & CHRIS BUNGARD, EILEEN & GREG WARD, JOHN PRICE, LYNETTE STANLEY & MICHAEL LISSINGTON Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 58.5kg at $36.70. Last start 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Panther with 58.5kg at $49.80. Faces a tough task. |
6 COURTNEY BARNES |
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HE'S DIVINE
TARISSA MACDONALD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TARISSA MACDONALD, DAVID TANNER, JAN BENES, ROBYN MACDONALD, MARK WILSON & CARL PRESANT Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Belle Noire carrying 58.5kg at $34. Last start 4th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Sarti carrying 57.5kg at $58.30. Other runners rate better this time. |
5 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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SCUTALONG
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Our Lurrina carrying 57kg at $25. Will be there at the business end. |
8 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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LE JACQUES CARTIER
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG I WANNA RACE SYNDICATE, D A WALKER & A J TATA Gelding by Astern on debut. Won an Avondale trial over 800m on December 16. Looks tested in this line-up. |
9 O P BOSSON |
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SILKY SHUBA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD, T V MAGNIER & M FLANAGAN Last start 5th of 9 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Sarti with 56.5kg at $9.90. Before that 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; head behind Sugar Schnapps carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Capable of sharp improvement. |
12 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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SISTER CYNANE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HERMITAGE THOROUGHBREDS PTY LTD Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lady Georgiana carrying 57kg at $1.30. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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NASHA MALA
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track October 4 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Smart Tip carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $18. Definite winning hope. |
5 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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ARCTIC JEWEL
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG W T JORDAN, MAPPERLEY STUD LTD, M P ROBERTSON, SHAW'S BLOODSTOCK LTD & STORM MAP LTD Form hard to fault. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Get Me An Angel carrying 55kg at $2.90. Expected to feature. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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FLYHALF
CODY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C J GRACE Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; nose behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $2.20. Last start 3rd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Rebel Creek with 55.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly is expected to go well. |
7 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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DOROTHEA
PAM GERARD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG WE JEFFRIES LTD Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Written Glow carrying 52kg at $9.40. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $28.10. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
15 GEORGE ROOKE |
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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 Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 970m, 2 len behind Brazen Affair carrying 54kg at $6.90. On debut ran last of 11 at Taupo August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Carsolio carrying 54kg at $4. Capable of a bold return. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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CONVINCED
KRIS SHAILER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J CHITTICK Filly by Super Seth on debut. Won trial at Arawa Park over 800m on September 16. Promising type who should be primed for a big debut. |
4 CORENTIN BERGE |
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LOVEGROVE
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D & C DAVIE, G & K DAVIE, G & C HARVEY, B & C LETCHER, D & K LETCHER, J LETCHER, T & N LETCHER & M LUNJEVICH Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 44 len behind Velvet Blue carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. One of the contenders. |
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ASTRUM
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG GERALD HARVEY Second-up. First start 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Viva Glam with 55.5kg at $6.60. Returned from break raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 3 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 56.5kg at $4.70. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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MACKA
MARK IRWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C & D CHRISTIAN, D HEWITT, A IRWIN, M IRWIN, J NICHOLSON, M PARBHU, MRS J & S SELLWOOD, R SIMPSON, D SPIERS & Y THOMPSON At debut, second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Wild At Heart carrying 55.5kg at $22.90. Others look better prospects. |
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SHES SO FLASH
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG W G KINGSFORD & J P KINGSFORD Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 26 len behind Bella's Boy with 55.5kg at $43.60. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Clear Conscience carrying 56kg at $44.70. Not keen on her chances. |
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OVERTAKING
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG TINEKE PERTAB Last start 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 55kg at $19.30. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $21.30. Unlikely to be playing a role in the finish. |
1 WIREMU PINN |
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GUIPAGO
MARK BROSNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J A GIBBS MNZM, B J LEACH, W J POTTER, R A EGAN, M BROSNAN, D B HARRIS & C W GIBBS Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at this track October 17 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Bradley with 58.5kg at $31.60. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Tauranga October 1 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind Savvysuper with 58.5kg at $9.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt. |
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