Matamata   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

PGG WRIGHTSON MATAMATA 1600m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

Genuine pace with Mood Painter taking up the running ahead of Hill Of Kings and Eloise. ALTARI (1) won his Maiden right here. Is the one to beat in this on wet ground without a doubt. LIVE ON AIR (9) is drawn well here. Has been course placed as well. The mare is helped by a 4kg claim in this line up. Quinella and trifecta must in this line up. EVER CHARM (3) has been course proven. He has won on dry and wet footing too so the footing is irrelevant. Include him in all of your multiples here. HILL OF KINGS (5) is proven second up. Chance here at possible overs in this. MOOD PAINTER (12) was a big improvement at her last start. Drawn out here. Best on wet tracks. Cannot be left out of this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altari is the best win wager here. Live On Air is the biggest danger in this field.
1 x6525 ALTARI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
TE AKAU BOHEMIAN BEAUTY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Acapelago with 57kg at $8.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind She's A Dealer with 57kg at $7.50. Not far away last time. Won his Maiden here. One to beat.
6
GEORGE ROOKE
ORANGE, ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
2 2398x BECAUSE
RALPH MANNING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S P DROMGOOL
Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Ellerslie Rating 65 February 1 over 2100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Flamenco carrying 59.5kg at $23.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at this track April 26 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Martell with 53kg at $56.20. Resumes. Trial winner late last month. Drawn well.
2
RIHAAN GOYARAM
DARK BLUE,LIGHT BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES,DARK BLUE,LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS CAP
3 58460 EVER CHARM
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L B CROCKFORD & L A O'SULLIVAN ONZM
At the latest run eased back early on 13th of 18 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Peerless carrying 58.5kg at $39.90. The start before that 6th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Sense Of Timing carrying 57kg at $14.20. Course proven. Has won on dry and wet. Include.
5
A LAWSON-CARROLL
YELLOW, INDIGO STRIPES SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
4 40x31 VADANOVA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON
Resuming 3rd of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1215m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Ridgeview Vicky with 56.5kg at $8.40. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at Tauranga May 28 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Join The Dance carrying 57.5kg at $2. Class riser. Wet tracker. Ace draw.
1
KELLY MYERS
GREEN, MEDIUM BLUE DIAGONAL HALVES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, MEDIUM BLUE QUARTERS CAP, COLLAR
5 265x7 HILL OF KINGS
SHAUN PHELAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
SHAUN PHELAN, CHRIS FAULKNER,CHRIS BERGHAN, PETER NEAL
First-up after seven months 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pacifico with 53.5kg at $35.50. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on June 15 over 2100m, in the wet; 42 len behind Margaret Jean carrying 55kg at $13.70. Proven second up. Chance at overs.
7
ELEN NICHOLAS
BLACK, LIME GREEN BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBANDS , LIME GREEN CAP
6 19x05 POLAMALU
NICHOLAS BISHARA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J POMARE & N BISHARA
First-up 10th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind La Mezquita carrying 58kg at $57. Second-up 5th of 7 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1560m, in the wet; 11 len behind Privy Garden with 55kg at $15.90. Class dropper. Wet tracker. One for overs.
8
K R HERCOCK
BROWN,GREEN SASH,BROWN SLEEVES,GOLD ARMBANDS,CAP
7 0x351 ELOISE
ANDREW FORSMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G D COATES, P J MACDONALD & G J MCCARTHY
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Te Aroha June 2 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Button Ya Lip with 56.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind Pegasus with 56.5kg at $3.10. Won well at last start. Drawn out again. Has been poor in both runs here.
10
TRISTON MOODLEY
BLACK,DARK GREEN STRIPES,STRIPES SLEEVES,DARK GREEN CAP
8 46x77 LEVAKIA
KEN & BEV KELSO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C & P BROWN, A C & M ENTING, B FOSTER, B & K KELSO, A & P KIRTON, G & M MALOY & E J VERHEYEN
Resuming 7th of 15 at Te Rapa on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Tycoon Prince carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Sense Of Timing carrying 57kg at $7.20. Big chance here. Course placed. Looks the main danger here for sure.
7
M MCNAB
WHITE,BROWN HALVED VERTICAL,BRONW STRIPES SLEEVES, BROWN COLLAR
9 07237 LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY
At the latest run 7th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Summer Breeze with 54kg at $4.20. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1600m, in the wet; long-neck behind Astoria Brooke carrying 55kg at $10. Course placed. Well drawn. A 4kg claim helps matters.
3
GARETH LAHOUD
WHITE , ORANGE CROSSED SASH ,WHITE SLEEVES , INDIGO STARS SLEEVES ,INDIGO CAP, WHITE DIAMONDSCAP
10 44x00 FROSBIE
DEAN WILES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
D R WILES
First-up 10th of 14 at Hawera on May 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Horonuku carrying 60kg at $35.90. Last start 13th of 17 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind El Arish carrying 57kg at $101.60. Poor so far this time in for a new yard. Well drawn. One for overs.
4
BRIDGET GRYLLS
YELLOW,BLACK CROSSED SASH
11 5088x ROC UP RALPH
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T, J & C LINES, S, H & E CLOTWORTHY
Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Te Rapa October 12 over 2200m, soft track; 4 len behind She's So Reliable with 57kg at $17.30. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Pukekohe June 1 2024 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Mister Pucci with 59kg at $28.80. Fresh up. Wide draw. Twice trialled. Distance looks too short.
11
JASMINE FAWCETT
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
12 0x672 MOOD PAINTER
PAM GERARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD
Last start 2nd of 14 at Hawera on May 18 over 1400m, in the wet; long-neck behind Horonuku carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind La Mezquita with 52.5kg at $30.10. Big improvement at last start. Drawn out here. Best on wet tracks.
9
JOE NISHIZUKA
SKY BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
13 607x8 TE ATATU MEMPHIS
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K M MALCOLM, MRS C M & J D MCCORMICK
First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Monday Melody with 53kg at $42.90. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Tauranga on October 5 over 2100m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Meandeel with 56.5kg at $9. Others rate better this time.
11
PINK,BLUE HOOPS,WHITE DOUBLE BAND,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS,RED DOUBLE ARMBAND