Matamata 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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J SWAP CONTRACTORS 1600m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Off the low draw Elle Mcfab is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. ELLE MCFAB (3) set the pace fresh up at Ellerslie in BM75 grade and weakened in the run home. She will be spot on second up and looks perfectly placed with the drop in class here. She won her only race here when making her debut on a heavy track, and with Warren Kennedy replacing an apprentice, she is the one to beat. SAVVY DONNA (10) is a very capable filly who will find this much easier than her first 2 starts back from a spell. She only needs some luck from a tricky gate to be hard to beat at this easier level. MARRIAGE VOWS (6) will be peaking fourth up from a spell, and she has steadily improved in each of her 3 starts this prep. If the gaps come at the right time, she can have the last say, especially if the track is heavy. GUIPAGO (4) could not back up his maiden 2200m win at his penultimate start when plugging on for seventh over 2400m at Te Rapa 2 months ago. A heavy track will bring him right into this at odds. KING WILLIAM (2) might need this, but he is still a chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elle Mcfab of Savvy Donna can win this.
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PEGASUS
DARREL LANG 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG TIM HARRISON Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 56kg at $32.90. Last start 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind I Park with 60kg at $36. Has ability but must find a little more. |
9 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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KING WILLIAM
EAMONN GREEN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track October 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Afterglo carrying 56kg at $5.90. Previously first up; 15th of 17 at Ellerslie May 7 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Gate Crashers carrying 58.5kg at $121.90. Has the talent to take this out. |
14 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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ELLE MCFAB
DAVID GREENE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG N J CUNNOLD, L FERGUSSON, MISS H A GREENE, J D HODGSON, I INNES, MRS C A MCLEOD, C J MCMULLAN, R.P.M. SYNDICATE, MS A SEDDON, MRS S THORBURN, B C, M & P WAGHORN Second-up. First-up after nine months did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 52kg at $24.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Family Folks carrying 57kg at $7.90. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
3 WARREN KENNEDY |
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GUIPAGO
MARK BROSNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J LEACH, W POTTER, R A EGAN, M H BROSNAN, D B HARRIS, C W GIBBS & G HODEL Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Te Rapa on April 17 over 2400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Squire carrying 58.5kg at $10.60. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a 0.2 len at Avondale April 8 over 2200m on a heavy track defeating La Danza with 58.5kg at $4.90. Terrific chance to return to form. |
11 L H SATHERLEY |
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HORRIE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG ALWYN BLOODSTOCK, B W AMIES, NESSY'S BOY SYNDICATE & L H M SALVIDGE Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 58kg at $14.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Feel The Stag carrying 57.5kg at $6. Rates highly and should do much better. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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MARRIAGE VOWS
LES COLLINS 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG HELEN CORBETT & LES COLLINS Most recently 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Andiamo carrying 55kg at $52.80. Before that 7th of 16 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Inside Out carrying 55.5kg at $28.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. |
1 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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BAMBOOZLE
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BERRI SCHRODER, JASON FLEMING, PETER FENNESSY & SAMUEL HARBURG At the latest run 4th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lyin' Eyes carrying 55kg at $30.60. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 58kg at $16.10. Certainly worth another chance. |
2 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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CAPTAIN STAN
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 4YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG MRS L M & S R AUTRIDGE & M W SMITH Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Amazonia carrying 58.5kg at $16.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sexy And I Moet carrying 57.5kg at $24.70. Has the job ahead this time. |
8 C J GRYLLS |
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CHAHOO
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MRS R A CARTER & B KENDALL At the latest run 4th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 5 len behind Spanish Lad with 55kg at $17.60. The race before that second last of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Artamos carrying 58kg at $17.50. Expect he will make amends. |
13 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SAVVY DONNA
R K FLEMING 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG R K & EST LATE D F FLEMING Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Circus Dancer with 55kg at $10.30. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bulgari carrying 55kg at $7.70. Capable of sharp improvement. |
12 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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SUAVETTA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C, MS J & T G LINES Most recently second last of 14 at Ellerslie on May 23 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind I Park with 55.5kg at $30.40. Before that 9th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Fleeting Glimpse with 58kg at $33. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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WHAT NEXT
BENJAMIN KING 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG HENRIETTA, DUCHESS OF BEDFORD & GRAEME THOMSON Last start from last on the turn ran last of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sexy And I Moet with 57kg at $7.20. Before that 8th of 16 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Sweet Smile with 56.5kg at $10.80. Encouraging effort last start. Nicely placed and can bounce back. |
4 COURTNEY BARNES |
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BERRY BROWN
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind Bannen carrying 54kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 4 len behind Happy Youmzain carrying 56.5kg at $23.60. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently. |
10 GEORGE ROOKE |
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VADANOVA
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Amazonia with 55.5kg at $24.20. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 55.5kg at $21.60. Needs to do more. |
7 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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RED PEARL
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG B KENDALL & R A CARTER At the latest run 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Amazonia with 56.5kg at $25. Unlikely to threaten. |
20 WIREMU PINN |
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MISTER PUCCI
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG KERRIE OPIE, KEITH OPIE, DALE GORE, CAROL GOODLEY, STEPHEN MARTIN, THE PALACE PUNTERS PARTNERSHIP, BEN MCKAIN, KIM STEFFERT, MARTYN STEFFERT, HAROLD MCGALL & GAZZA PAETAI Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Principled with 55.5kg at $17.80. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Sinbin carrying 53kg at $79.30. This looks a stern test. |
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SILKDEGREES
PHILLIP STEVENS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG DAVID GORDON, GRAEME MONTEITH, PETER MONTEITH & SHANE VUGLAR At the latest run ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Iridescent with 54kg at $45.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Berenhard carrying 56kg at $9.20. Confidence low and needs to improve sharply. |
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LITTLE DARLING
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS K J & K J R MOLD Second run back. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shiatsu carrying 54kg at $70. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Tauranga on May 28 2025 over 1400m, in the wet; 36 len behind Vadanova with 57.5kg at $40.50. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
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ST VINCENT
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG PETER BROSNAN & JESSICA BROSNAN Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Beetlegeuse with 66kg at $19.70. Before that 4th of 10 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Bassoroc with 65kg at $22.10. Struggling and looks tested again. |
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JUST A TIPPLE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 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. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Artamos with 56kg at $27.10. Second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 20 over 1550m, 6 len behind Spanish Lad with 54kg at $21.60. Needs to do more. |
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