Matamata 16 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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WAHAROA INDUSTRIAL PARK 1400m Track: SOFT7 Out 6m |
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See You In Beijing to take charge ahead of She's A Surprise at a strong tempo.
TYPHOON LUCY (4) was put away to mature some more after an impressive maiden win here in March coming off a freshen up. She has trialled up nicely twice in preparation for her return, and from a good gate, with Michael McNab in the saddle, she goes on top for us. SAVINA (3) just battled in the NZ Oaks before having a spell, and before that she was a handy maiden winner over 2100m. She has plenty of scope to improve, and could snare a race like this fresh up, so watch her closely. THE TRENDSETTER (2) made her mark over ground last season, and she will be even better this prep. She is capable of sprinting well fresh up, so keep her safe in all combos. SEE YOU IN BEIJING (1) was a good third fresh up, and then just battled on a testing heavy track at Hawera last time out as the favourite. He has been given time to get over that effort, so follow your money, and stick with him. NIAGARA SKY (6) has raced her way back into some good form, and is worth including again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Savina each way.
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SEE YOU IN BEIJING
PETER LOCK 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M HARKEMA Third-up today. Not raced for 38 days. First-up 3rd of 13 at Waverley on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Great Escape carrying 59kg at $7.70. Second-up 4th of 9 at Hawera on August 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Aliyana Belle with 59kg at $3.60. Solid credentials and worth consideration. |
4 TOM WIGRAM |
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THE TRENDSETTER
STEPHEN MARSH 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Hawera March 25 over 2100m, 4 len behind Tranzed carrying 58kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Ellerslie October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Summerston with 57.5kg at $51. Has sound top 4 prospects. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SAVINA
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 17 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Oaks February 21 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56.5kg at $81.20. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track October 17 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Bradley carrying 54kg at $13.90. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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TYPHOON LUCY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG ARROWFIELD PASTORAL PTY LTD & KONJ PTY LIMITED Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.7 len at this track on March 22 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sweet Disposition with 56kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Fleeting Star with 56kg at $6.10. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on August 25. Everything points to a positive return. |
2 M MCNAB |
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KING WILLIAM
EAMONN GREEN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sweetazme carrying 57.5kg at $14.90. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Koro's Princess with 59.5kg at $42. Draws out again but able to play a role.in the finish. |
8 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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NIAGARA SKY
RALPH MANNING 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG EAGLE RACING Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 1550m, 3 len behind Subiaco carrying 54.5kg at $5.90. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Waverley on July 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Rosesrred carrying 58kg at $5.60. Going well and is one of the genuine hopes. |
5 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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SHE'S A SURPRISE
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE DIAMOND SYNDICATE At the latest run 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on September 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Ocean Road carrying 57kg at $19.90. The race before that 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Miss Anna Lee carrying 57kg at $16.40. Won’t spend a penny in the run from the inside stall. Is a top 4 contender on her best form. |
1 JOE DOYLE |
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SMART TIP
STEPHEN RALPH 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J LESLIE, MRS R L WALLBANK & B S WALLBANK, STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON At the latest run 6th of 8 at Taupo on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jamaica Farewell with 53.5kg at $25.90. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Taupo on August 16 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Jaeger carrying 51kg at $34.60. Looking elsewhere. |
3 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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STARLIT EXPRESS
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG KINSALE BLOODSTOCK LTD Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fraudster with 55.5kg at $8.70. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Empirical with 56kg at $13.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LA PARISIENNE
SEAN CAMERON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S CAMERON Last start 6th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Taylor Square with 53.5kg at $38. The race before that ran last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1550m, 9 len behind Whats The One Code carrying 52kg at $19. Unreliable and hard to recommend. |
9 JACK TAPLIN |
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