Matamata 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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TEAM WEALLEANS 1200m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Expecting Opaea Joe to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. QUONDO (1) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He was placed at G2 level in the spring, and a wet track is what he has been waiting for. Having no tune-up trials is a query for us, but he is in a stable that have their team ready to rumble fresh. Follow the money trail. ROBBIE BURNS (2) is a lightly tried 7YO gelding who has a decent record without winning often. He comes to hand quickly, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he is set to run a big race fresh up. VIVA GLAM (14) has been overall disappointing this year, but her best form has come here on her home track. She is worth another chance in this, especially with Craig Grylls back in the saddle. NOTABADBERGS (8) has raced his way back into form and has been beaten narrowly in his last couple of starts. Stick with him on an each-way basis. AMUSEMENT (11) did not see out 1600m last start, and she is worth including back to this sprint trip. ATLANTA GOLD (13) will be peaking fourth up. Don't risk her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Viva Glam each way value.
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QUONDO
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1600m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Another Floozie with 58.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Trentham in the G2 Levin Clssc January 3 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind La Dorada with 57kg at $30.80. Looks very hard to beat. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 2 | 1252x |
ROBBIE BURNS
K & A HINTON 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG KEVIN & ANNETTE HINTON, ALVIN & LYN GOODALL Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; a nose behind Principled with 56.5kg at $10.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track September 12 over 1400m in the wet defeating Eddie's Dream with 56kg at $4.90. Looks a key runner. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 09012 |
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 Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 970m, long-neck behind Perfect Dividends carrying 50.5kg at $7.80. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Tauranga May 29 over 1200m defeating Notabadbergs carrying 54kg at $32.60. Well placed. Expected to feature. |
12 HYEONTAEK OH |
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| 4 | 206x6 |
ZENITH
JOHN BELL 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG KARAPIRO EQUINE LTD Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sabatini carrying 56kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Taupo on August 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Testwin carrying 59kg at $3.80. Others make more appeal. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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ARMAGH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG D E NAKHLE Last start couldn't go on with it; 5th of 7 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind General Menari carrying 57kg at $7.70. The race before that won by 2 len at Ellerslie May 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Manolete with 58.5kg at $10.70. Form okay but prepared to risk. |
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HEY HEY BABY
RALPH MANNING 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG MISS S L HARRIS, MRS A K, R J R & R R MANNING Second run back. First-up after eight months came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Sabatini with 55.5kg at $21.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Florin carrying 55kg at $4.80. Shaping up nicely and is definitely worth including. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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SHEZ SHAMUS
PETER LOCK 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R G BELSHAM, MRS L K BURRELL, COBRAS CONNECTION SYNDICATE, G N DRY, J FERREGEL, C A FISCHER, A L GRAY-WILLIAMS, D H HERBERT, J A HIGGINS, KANIWA RACING SYNDICATE, K J SLATTERY & S R WALKER Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 18 len behind Shiatsu with 57.5kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Palmarow carrying 54.5kg at $19.90. Is a second up winner in the past and looks a definite top-three hope. |
9 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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NOTABADBERGS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C T FAULKNER Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 58.5kg at $6.80. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 0.0 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 55kg at $22.10. Rates highly and can go on with it. |
5 WARREN KENNEDY |
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MISS UNDERSTOOD
RALPH MANNING 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG RALPH MANNING, CALDER BLOODSTOCK LTD, TONY COOMBE, GARY WEBB, WENDY HILHORST Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 17 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Steely Man with 57kg at $20.90. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Avondale July 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. Has to be respected. |
14 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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ZENZERO GIRL
GRANT & TANA SHAW 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG GRANT & TANA SHAW, DENNIS & CLAIRE SHAW, MARK & DONNA CARTER, MATT MOORE, SARAH AHMAD, HAZIQ TAHA Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Hastings May 21 over 1200m in heavy going defeating La Chica Bella with 54.5kg at $4.70. The start before that 11th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Durrani with 56.5kg at $27.50. Harder here but can go on with it. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 11 | 8x305 |
AMUSEMENT
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 54.5kg at $5.60. The run before that 11th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hakushu with 55.5kg at $16.40. Making headway. One of the leading chances. |
4 TOM WIGRAM |
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ARAMAKI
SHANE CRAWFORD 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1360m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Portland carrying 58.5kg at $13.40. Second-up second last of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 56kg at $24.70. Hard to have. |
13 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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ATLANTA GOLD
ALLAN MORLEY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J HENNAH, W HARRISON, B WILSON & A MORLEY Last start 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kia Kaha with 56kg at $10.70. The start before that second last of 11 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Yaldi with 53kg at $23.50. Cannot be disregarded. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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VIVA GLAM
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG TE AKAU FASHION RULES RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 5th of 12 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 56kg at $12.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Artamos carrying 56kg at $11.70. Terrific chance to return to form. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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LUMINANCE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG TINEKE PERTAB Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at Otaki on April 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Cremant with 55kg at $6.10. Last start 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1150m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Jelly Roll with 57.5kg at $5.90. Rates highly and can make amends. |
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SALLY
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 970m, 13 len behind Anton carrying 51kg at $28.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Pixie carrying 53.5kg at $13.70. Will need to improve sharply to figure. |
11 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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TRIANNA
DEBBIE SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 6 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 53.5kg at $10.30. Before that 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 57kg at $16.80. This looks a tough assignment. |
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