Matamata 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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FERN ENERGY 1600m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Genuine pace with Muse taking up the running ahead of Jungle Love and Bassoroc. JUNGLE LOVE (3) was well in the market when resuming with a big finishing second at Otaki nearly a month ago, and her stable is just starting to fire up again. She cops another tricky gate, but with a dip in class, she is good enough to shoulder more weight and go one better. EVER CHARM (6) has not won for some time, but he has been thereabouts all prep. He has been doing his best work late recently and was only beaten by a nose in his penultimate start. If the gaps come at the right time, he can have the last say. BASSOROC (4) has a tough trip wide at Te Aroha last time out and was only overwhelmed late after hitting the front early in the run home. She gets a nice swing in her draw and is likely to figure in the top 4 this time. THE NOMAD (2) bounced straight back into form when finishing third at Arawa Park 5 weeks ago. Stick with him for all combos. DID THE TRICK (7) did not fire at Ellerslie last start, and he seems to prefer racing in this direction. He is worth another chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ever Charm each way.
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DOUBLE TAKE
J & R VANCE 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MRS J K & R D VANCE Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 57.5kg at $62.20. Previously second-up 9th of 17 at Ellerslie Rating 65 on June 7 2025 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind El Arish with 56kg at $63.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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THE NOMAD
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J J ALLAN & MISS S J BAKER Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1560m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Loch Katrine with 54.5kg at $8.30. The race before that ran last of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Atmospheric with 56kg at $13.10. Can improve again. Has ability and can return to winning form this time. |
7 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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JUNGLE LOVE
PETER LOCK 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG BLUE SKY DREAMING, MATT COCK, ALAN PERRY, JOHN REEVES, JAMES MILLAR, TONY CALLIPARI, JOSHUA DI LEMBO, GARY FRASER & BILL MONKS Second-up. First-up after four months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Dollybird carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Otaki on January 9 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Procul Boy with 54kg at $3.90. Hard to beat. |
14 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 4 | 23105 |
BASSOROC
STEPHEN MARSH 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG DON PYE & DAME WENDY PYE Last start 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Principled with 55.5kg at $21.20. The race before that ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Super Fly carrying 53kg at $14.80. Better placed this time and can do much better. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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TENFOOT TALL
VICKI PRENDERGAST 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K & K L CLAUSEN Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 11th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Overdrawn carrying 54.5kg at $51.60. Previously second-up 12th of 18 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mizella with 55kg at $15.10. Will need to do a bit more. |
13 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 6 | 65426 |
EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM At the latest run 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 59kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.1 len behind French Thinker carrying 58kg at $12.10. Nicely placed and is sure to run well. |
10 SAM MCNAB |
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| 7 | 40310 |
DID THE TRICK
W HILLIS & R COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG EVANS BREEDING LTD Most recently ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind I Park with 58kg at $38.10. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.1 len at Waverley May 9 over 1400m defeating Chester Boy with 56.5kg at $4.30. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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FLAMENCO
MARK BROOKS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind I Park carrying 58kg at $25.50. Second-up 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Andiamo carrying 57.5kg at $32.80. Rates highly and can make amends. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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ST VINCENT
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG PETER BROSNAN & JESSICA BROSNAN Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Beetlegeuse carrying 66kg at $19.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1950m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Bassoroc with 65kg at $22.10. Struggling and happy to leave out again. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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JUST A TIPPLE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG GAVIN OPIE, K A OPIE, MALKIT GOLDIE SINGH, DARREN CONDER, STEVE GORE, PAUL STEWART, PAUL TOWNSEND, HAROLD MCGALL & MIKE PRIEST Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Artamos carrying 56kg at $27.10. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 6 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 54kg at $21.60. Has ability and rates highly on best form. |
8 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 11 | 7000x |
DEMBE
CAITLIN MCKEE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG N DOWNS & C R MCKEE Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Tauranga November 1 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Perfectmanz with 54.5kg at $32.60. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Tauranga July 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Rosetown Princess carrying 58kg at $21. Might be better off following this run. |
11 HYEONTAEK OH |
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SHIVOO
DEAN WILES 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D R WILES & P N MURPHY Last start ran last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 13 len behind Spanish Lad with 50kg at $45.40. The run before that ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Free Bird carrying 59kg at $70.20. Prefer in something easier. |
3 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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MIDDLE KHAN
R GAVIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R GAVIN & E D JENKINS Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 14 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 28 len behind Blesstas with 57.5kg at $66.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at Ellerslie on May 7 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Stage Three carrying 57.5kg at $94.10. Should be right in the mix. |
6 ETHAN JONES |
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| 14 | 4557x |
MUSE
SHELLEY WRIGHT 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I G & S WRIGHT Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Te Aroha September 21 over 3600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Justice with 63kg at $22. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Waverley April 10 2025 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Super Flash carrying 51kg at $25.10. Can return in winning form. |
9 COURTNEY BARNES |
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