Matamata 16 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1400m Track: SOFT7 Out 6m |
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Expecting Bonus Bond to take up the running with Mafia Whispers and Must Bee close at hand. ROCCADONNA (4) ended her last season with an unplaced effort in the G2 Lowland Stakes, and she too has gone the right way after her spell by winning a recent trial comfortably. Look for her late. LA DANZA (1) was placed in 4 of her 6 starts as a 3YO, ending that campaign in the G3 Championship Stakes out of the money. Her recent trial was good, and she can figure in the top 4 fresh up. MAFIA WHISPERS (9) has had some market support in her last couple of runs, and may improve on a firmer surface. Stick with her. VINTAGE ROSE (17) makes the field off the ballot, and her trial form has been near enough. Michael McNab picks up the ride, and there is sure to be plenty of market support for her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Roccadonna can win this in a field with many chances.
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LA DANZA
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG I B PATTON Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney April 18 over 2100m, soft track; 6 len behind Solid Gold carrying 55kg at $33.10. On debut second of 9 at Arawa Park December 5 over 1560m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Dragon Blossom with 56kg at $17.70. Looks all set for a positive return. |
11 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 2 | 32236 |
BONUS BOND
TAUI JOHNSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG P J & S J WESTEND PARTNERSHIP Last start 6th of 8 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Viva L'amour carrying 57.5kg at $5.30. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Keating with 53.5kg at $1.90. Likely to feature. |
6 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 75338 |
MUST BEE
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C, MS J & T G LINES Last start 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Hip Flask carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 56.5kg at $6.80. Is a top 4 contender on best form. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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ROCCADONNA
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG ZHI MIN ZHOU Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks January 31 over 2100m, 13 len behind Ultimate Habit carrying 56.5kg at $20.70. On debut fourth of 11 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $9.60. Expected to feature fresh up. |
1 ABINITH SIMON |
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ABLE DANCER
DAVINA WADDELL 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D J MCGEE Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Whatz Done Is Done with 57.5kg at $120.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Aim Up with 56.5kg at $16.40. Will need some luck. |
10 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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ARTISSIMO
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS L M MOORE & G MOORE Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Tauranga February 5 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Uptown carrying 56kg at $4.80. On debut 12th of 14 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Khaleesi carrying 54kg at $45.10. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
8 M CAMERON |
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LOVEGROVE
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D & C DAVIE, G & K DAVIE, G & C HARVEY, B & C LETCHER, D & K LETCHER, J LETCHER, T & N LETCHER & M LUNJEVICH Most recently 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Bramito with 56.5kg at $18. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ignore Me Not carrying 56.5kg at $26.20. Looks well placed and is worth including. |
9 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 8 | 646 |
AFFAIRE D'AMOUR
RALPH MANNING 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG R R MANNING At the latest run 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Unique Valor with 56.5kg at $6.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Perfect Pour with 54.5kg at $7.40. Will be thereabouts. |
7 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 9 | 49549 |
MAFIA WHISPERS
NATACHA OTTO 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N E OTTO Most recently did the work up front then tired ran second last of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Makarov carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Kahului with 56.5kg at $7.40. Is worth top 4 consideration. |
4 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 10 | 7x |
RAKONUI
RALPH MANNING 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG MRS R ATHERTON, MRS B J & D J HURRELL, P M KAY, F L & C J RYAN, MRS M & T A RYAN, S & J HURRELL, J CANTWELL & THE ROADERS SYNDICATE Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Cosmopolitan with 53kg at $10.20. The draw makes it tough. |
13 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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CALL ME A CAB
TERRY POWELL 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG TEE PEE RACING LTD Comes off a 46 day let-up. Last start couldn't go on with it; 7th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Merriama carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Fahali with 54.5kg at $5.80. Has rough top 4 claims. |
5 ETHAN JONES |
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GIN 'N' TONIC
PAM GERARD 6YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG MISS P M GERARD Six-year-old mare (Complacent - Tonic) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was second in an Arawa Park trial over 1200m September 8. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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MILLIE GRAMS
BRIGETTE SOLOMON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG GWENDA & GRAEME HEWSON First starter by Circus Maximus out of Deedee Panache. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see. |
12 C J GRYLLS |
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AQUADREAM
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU OCEAN QUEEN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Filly by Written Tycoon on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Awamutu on August 25 over 1150m. Makes debut on home track, |
1 M MCNAB |
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RUSSIAN PRIME
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG BLEAKLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD & J HO Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Back Of The Bus with 54kg at $6.80. Last start 5th of 13 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Fraudster carrying 54kg at $3.50. Watch for her rattling home once again. |
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VODKA AND CAVIAR
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING RASPUTIN SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Resuming off four-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Honour Roll carrying 54.5kg at $13.80. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on August 25. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
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VINTAGE ROSE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU IMPERIAL ROSE RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR; KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Three-year-old filly (Satono Aladdin - Sparkling Rose). Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson has her primed for this with four recent trials prior to her debut today. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on August 25. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. |
8 M MCNAB |
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