Matamata 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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PGG WRIGHTSON MATAMATA 1600m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Mighty Macca and No More Pennies look to take it up. COUNTACH (5) was a beaten short-priced favourite on debut, but he did have an excuse on a poorly prepared waterlogged heavy track at Hastings just over 3 weeks ago. He is big on potential, and he is set to make amends here. Follow your money. GREEK ANTHOLOGY (1) had put together back-to-back minor placings prior to finishing sixth as the favourite at Te Aroha 10 days ago. He will appreciate the return to racing in an anti-clockwise direction, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. Stick with him. MIGHTY MACCA (3) has needed both of his runs back from a spell, and he fought well for seventh as the favourite at Hawera last start when copping some early pressure. Don't drop him yet. NO MORE PENNIES (6) has been thereabouts this prep. Include in all bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Countach to win this.
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GREEK ANTHOLOGY
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG H F LAU Most recently 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Final Reason with 58.5kg at $3.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Charlunga carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Leading chance. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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THE DARZI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J M CASEY & S A SCOTT Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 9th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Andiamo carrying 58.5kg at $11.50. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Not Usual Moana carrying 57.5kg at $11.20. Expected to feature. |
18 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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MIGHTY MACCA
PETER LOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G WATERMAN, D STRANGE, B STEWART, S MARINO, S WATERMAN, D WATERMAN, J POOLE, P LOCK, D FREEMAN & S WALKER Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kingsbrook Diva carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind The Black Prince with 58.5kg at $3.60. Tough to beat if near his best. |
9 TOM WIGRAM |
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BEAU ONDAGO
JOHN WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOHN WILLIAMS Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Del Inquent with 54.5kg at $50. The run before that second last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Silver Patch with 57.5kg at $69.40. Well held last time and needs to do more. |
12 SIENNA BROWN |
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COUNTACH
TONY PIKE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG GEE GEE INVESTMENTS LTD Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Hastings on May 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Sundown Sav with 57.5kg at $2.60. Better for that run and can go on with it. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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NO MORE PENNIES
PETER LOCK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG F DAL VECCHIO & P W LOCK Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sworn carrying 58.5kg at $9.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Creation carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Rates highly. Capable of testing this field on his best efforts. |
4 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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AFORE YE GO
JOHN BELL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B & M COONEY, A WATKINS, JSP SYNDICATE, M CAMERON, D DEWHURST, S BURGESS, W HARRIS, C LALLY, THE LAKE SYNDICATE, P & D FULLERTON First starter by Pure Champion out of Bells Of Ouzeley. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
6 JACK TAPLIN |
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ASVAKAN
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Three-year-old gelding (Tarzino - Afghanistan) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Eighth at Avondale in a 1000m trial on May 12. Prefer to see. |
3 WARREN KENNEDY |
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FAHALI
GRANT & TANA SHAW 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TANA SHAW, DENNIS SHAW, CLAIRE SHAW, GRANT SHAW, DANIEL WINCHESTER & BILL GIANOTTI At the latest run 11th of 13 at Hastings on May 21 over 1600m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Sunny carrying 57.5kg at $37.10. The run before that 6th of 12 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Radradra carrying 58.5kg at $44.20. Not keen on his chances. |
10 L H SATHERLEY |
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SEBASTIANO
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BEN KWOK At debut, 9th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Brewster with 57.5kg at $17.60. Can do better. Can improve with that run under his belt. |
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VITO
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG RBC RACING Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Misissipi Gambler with 58.5kg at $24.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Virgo Viva carrying 58.5kg at $105.70. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 CORENTIN BERGE |
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CAPRESE
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C W KWOK, A & G MACKIN, P G MOODY & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Third-up today. Resuming second last of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Wee Nessy with 55.5kg at $44.70. Last start 5th of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Misissipi Gambler with 56.5kg at $16.10. Making up the numbers. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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RELIABILITY
TONY COLE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG BOURTAI PTY LTD & D & M ESPLIN PTY LTD Raced twice to date. At debut, 11th of 14 at Woodville on April 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Timex with 56kg at $24.10. Second-up 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind The Ritz carrying 56.5kg at $38.20. Yet to place and looks safely held. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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TROUBLE MAKER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU DOUBLE THE TROUBLE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Not Usual Moana with 55.5kg at $15.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Andiamo with 56.5kg at $16.70. Rates highly. Certainly worth another chance. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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HUMBLE SPEAR
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MISS E DU, MR L Y & T K TEE Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 27 len behind Whistler with 55.5kg at $43.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $88.80. Hard to have. |
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RELEASED
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K G & H A BURGESS & MATHA BLOODSTOCK Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at this track March 11 over 2000m, soft track; 15 len behind Cosmic Pursuit with 58kg at $3.20. On debut second of 9 at Waipukurau February 15 over 1600m, soft track; a 0.1 lengths behind Speedie O'reilly carrying 57kg at $5.20. Excellent chance. |
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TEAMS
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Charlunga carrying 58.5kg at $6.70. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind So Be It with 64.5kg at $4.10. Worth following up. |
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PINE LEAF
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG ANDARI LTD, J ROE, D BRAGG, R HARVEY & M FLUKER Dual acceptor. Last start 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Not Usual Moana with 53.5kg at $14.30. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Priovita carrying 54.5kg at $24.20. Can't recommend. |
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AU FAIT
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C W KWOK, G MACKIN & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Not Usual Moana carrying 55.5kg at $25. Before that 11th of 15 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Roc De Night Away carrying 56.5kg at $76.90. Others preferred. |
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DIDO BELLE
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Aixoise with 54.5kg at $27.60. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Allaces with 56.5kg at $16.20. Win doesn’t look likely. |
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