Matamata 11 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HORSE RACING PEOPLE 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7.5m |
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Fast pace assured with He's Platinum, High Emotion and Avantaggia leading the charge.
SARTI (1) rolled a good field on debut at Tauranga, and then left his run too late when finishing quickly for second by a nose at Te Rapa just over a month ago. He has since been a late scratching, and as long as he has not missed any vital work, he will be hard to hold out. Stick with him. AVANTAGGIA (11) is bred in the purple, and she was good enough to win at Te Aroha at her second ever start, and the form from that race has been franked multiple times since. She looked in top nick at a recent trial, and she will be ready to rumble. SISTER CYNANE (13) capped off some solid form with a well-deserved win at Te Aroha 4 weeks ago. She is bred to go on with the job, and she is capable of repeating the dose. CARSOLIO (2) fought on bravely for second at Taupo 17 days ago. He is peaking at the right time, and despite copping a wide gate, he can figure in the top 3 again. VIVA GLAM (10) raced well last winter into the spring, and she will be even stronger now. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sarti and Avantaggia can quinella this race.
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SARTI
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG SIR PETER VELA Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 0.9 len at Tauranga January 8 over 1200m in soft going defeating Deep Pursuit carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Miss Jones with 58.5kg at $4.40. Useful type; should prove hard to beat. |
15 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | 26x92 |
CARSOLIO
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, D C ELLIS CNZM & K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Espadas carrying 58kg at $12.70. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sesimbra with 57kg at $3.70. Racing well. Will take plenty of beating. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 108x1 |
NEW RECRUIT
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, W N CAMPBELL, A CLARKE, D C & P M DEAN, F J HILLIAR, G M MILES & D R MITCHELL Second-up. First-up after nine months won by 1.3 len at Tauranga February 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Poster Boy with 58kg at $4.80. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Tauranga on November 2 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Arundel Castle carrying 56kg at $7.20. Back in great shape and can measure up in this line up. |
8 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 4 | 0x875 |
MIDORI GLORY
TODD MITCHELL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MISS C J CAMERON, WILLIE LEUNG, T W MITCHELL & G J O'CONNOR At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Scolera with 59.5kg at $19.30. Before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 9 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Espadas with 60kg at $41.90. Can feature. |
6 RYAN ELLIOT |
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| 5 | 65610 |
OPAEA JOE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GAVIN OPIE RACING LTD, K PITMAN, K SINGH, A J TATA, A P & G E THOMAS Comes off a 62 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bellarista carrying 56kg at $34.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Te Aroha January 3 over 1150m on a heavy track defeating Places To Be with 56.5kg at $6.20. Needs to improve sharply. |
11 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 6 | 40390 |
AMAZONIA
JOHN BELL 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG JOHN BELL, G J & MRS J R CAMERON & B-COMPLETE RACING SYNDICATE Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 54kg at $13.80. Before that second last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Moschino with 55kg at $75.90. Can bounce back. |
5 M CAMERON |
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| 7 | 1856x |
HE'S PLATINUM
MICHAEL ROGERS 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J J ENTWISLE First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bassoroc with 58.5kg at $13.50. Previously first up; second of 7 at Pukekohe November 7 2024 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rochmie Ray with 59.5kg at $5.70. Wait and see how he comes up. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 8 | 32734 |
HIGH EMOTION
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Scolera with 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Espadas with 57.5kg at $8. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
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| 9 | 3800x |
SUPER FLY
CONOR AND SARAH FAHY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG DEBBIE O'DRISCOLL, PETE WILSON Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Pukekohe December 6 over 1500m, soft track; 3 len behind Altari with 57.5kg at $24.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Ellerslie May 25 over 1400m slow track defeating Fleetwood with 56.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested. |
1 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 10 | 3262x |
VIVA GLAM
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TE AKAU FASHION RULES RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind King William carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. Expected to feature. |
2 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 11 | 414x |
AVANTAGGIA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG TE AKAU 2024 AVANTAGE FILLY SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Tauranga November 15 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Rising Star carrying 55kg at $2.90. On debut fourth of 12 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Well Written carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
12 O P BOSSON |
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| 12 | 1458x |
FREE BIRD
DAVID GREENE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G L DAY, S G FREEMAN, M W GORDON, A J GRIFFITHS, D J, D R & MRS J C MCLEOD, P MORRISON, MRS J J & P W ROGERS PARTNERSHIP, D OWENS, MRS M A & T W ROGERS, G A SHAND & T TE RITO Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Te Rapa September 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pegasus with 57kg at $9.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head Ruakaka June 28 over 1200m slow track defeating Kudos carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Capable of a bold return. |
9 M MCNAB |
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| 13 | 7x331 |
SISTER CYNANE
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG HERMITAGE THOROUGHBREDS PTY LTD Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha February 11 over 1150m on a soft track defeating Merini with 56.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Convinced carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Sure to go close. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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| 14 | 4290x |
MISS MOET ALL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HEELS & HOOVES SYNDICATE #3 Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy September 6 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Affirmative Action carrying 55kg at $35.40. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Cambridge Synthetic May 21 over 970m defeating Ballbeena with 50.5kg at $2.30. Expecting a positive return. |
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| 15 | 0390x |
DID THE TRICK
W HILLIS & R COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG EVANS BREEDING LTD Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Te Aroha July 27 over 1400m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Brian Lamont with 59.5kg at $8.30. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Wanganui April 5 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Cooper carrying 60kg at $9.90. Among the main contenders. |
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LADY MAK
PETER COUTTS 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P A M COUTTS Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 1300m, 18 len behind Anton carrying 53kg at $63.50. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ortega carrying 52kg at $70.70. Trialled on November 18 at Te Awamutu over 1150m and finished sixth. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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