Matamata 16 Sep 2026
GOING: S(7)
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ROBERT BRUCE CLOTHIER MEMORIAL 2000m Track: SOFT7 Out 6m |
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Good tempo anticipated with Ark Kay and Arjay's Flight leading the way. SWEET BUT PSYCHO (5) has all the form on the board, and was less than a length from the winner in a good race at Te Rapa last time out when finishing second as the favourite. Dropping back from 2400m to 2100m will do her no harm, and no one would begrudge her a winning turn. ARJAY'S FLIGHT (7) was very disappointing as a warm favourite on the Cambridge poly track last week, and the fact that he is backing up so quickly would suggest that nothing is amiss with the gelding. Returning to a turf surface is what we like, and he deserve one more chance. Follow your money. EMPRESSIVE (10) has been building her fitness levels, and stepping up to 2000m for the first time this prep is the key. Each way value. JACK IN THE BOX (1) has seen his form taper off after his Arawa Park win at the start of July, but he is better than that, and if the track is heavy, then don't underestimate his top 4 claims. MUSCOVADO (2) did not fire in a tougher field at Ellerslie last start, but he is right in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arjay's Flight each way.
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| 1 | 10550 |
JACK IN THE BOX
DIANE ANDERSEN 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG AVRO ENTERPRISES LTD At the latest run got back early 10th of 13 at Wanganui on August 29 over 2040m, in the wet; 7 len behind The Finnster with 57kg at $10.60. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Cambridge Synthetic on August 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind El Speedy Man carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. In a suitable race and is sure to run well. |
7 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 2 | 42260 |
MUSCOVADO
JOHN BELL 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J BENTLEY, M ROBINS, D GRAYLING, J BELL, B & M COONEY, R BELL & S BELL At the latest run 12th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 5 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Sharapova with 59.5kg at $7.90. The run before that 6th of 9 at Te Rapa on August 8 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Heza Sharp One carrying 52kg at $5.10. Capable of a big run. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 3 | 7619 |
AFORE YE GO
JOHN BELL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B & M COONEY, A WATKINS, JSP SYNDICATE, M CAMERON, D DEWHURST, S BURGESS, W HARRIS, C LALLY, THE LAKE SYNDICATE, P & D FULLERTON Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 2400m, slow going 7 len behind With Grace carrying 59kg at $20.30. Before that won by 0.7 len at Te Rapa on August 8 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Heavenly Lady carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance. |
8 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 4 | 45109 |
CHAHOO
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS R A CARTER & B KENDALL Last start 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Halo's Fire carrying 59kg at $41.50. The start before that 12th of 14 at Otaki on July 30 over 2100m, in the wet; 27 len behind Malachy with 59kg at $23.60. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 43222 |
SWEET BUT PSYCHO
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 6YO GREY MARE 58.0KG RUN DON'T WALK SYNDICATE (MGR: KYLIE BAX) Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 2400m, slow going 0.8 len behind With Grace with 58kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind With Grace with 59kg at $3.50. One of the hardest to beat here. |
10 M MCNAB |
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| 6 | 06631 |
CYBER PATCH
CATHERINE CAMERON 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C J CAMERON, A P & MRS L M NEAL, MRS C E ORUM, B M & MRS M Y WAKELING Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 2000m defeating Silkdegrees carrying 55kg at $6.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, in the wet; 3 len behind Guipago carrying 58.5kg at $4.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
11 ETHAN JONES |
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| 7 | 53304 |
ARJAY'S FLIGHT
SHAUN PHELAN 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS A C, J E & W A COXON, B FARAC, J SIMPSON, J K & MRS K F TAYLOR, R J WATTS & EST LATE N E COXON At the latest run 4th of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 9 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Tarzador carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 2400m, slow going 14 len behind With Grace carrying 59kg at $4.80. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
12 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 8 | 515 |
BOOGALOO
RALPH MANNING 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Cyber Patch with 56kg at $8.60. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 2000m defeating Vadasha with 56.5kg at $4.40. Has ability and can atone. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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| 9 | 5x000 |
CHARLEMAGNE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MRS J L EGAN Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, slow going 17 len behind With Grace with 58.5kg at $33.80. The start before that 11th of 13 at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Prisca carrying 58kg at $42.70. Wait until he shows something. |
13 WIREMU PINN |
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| 10 | 0x567 |
EMPRESSIVE
BENJAMIN KING 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG K ANDREWS, MISS L J DALY, FOXHILL THOROUGHBREDS PARTNERSHIP, A & P HAMMOND, N S KING, A A K LEANDER, MISS L OLIVER, C & G PATERSON, H E RICHARDSON & MISS P N SMITH Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 8 at Taupo on August 16 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Rosina with 56.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 6th of 14 at Avondale on July 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Final Reason with 56.5kg at $15.10. Tough to beat if near her best. |
3 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 11 | 90x06 |
ARK KAY
R K FLEMING 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MS H M, M D & R K FLEMING Third-up today. Resuming didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Illustrious with 57kg at $39.80. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, in the wet; 5 len behind Sharapova carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Definite winning chance. Among the top 4 chances. |
4 M CAMERON |
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| 12 | 72739 |
ERASE
STEPHEN RALPH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON At the latest run led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Cyber Patch with 52.5kg at $10.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Taupo on August 16 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Rosina with 54kg at $13.20. Looking to others. |
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| 13 | 69006 |
EAGLE ROCK
KYLIE LITTLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K A LITTLE & GENE JACOBSON Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Hastings on August 22 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Don's Legacy with 54.5kg at $13.20. Before that ran second last of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 2100m, on a slow track; 46 len behind With Grace carrying 56.5kg at $22.60. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 14 | 59848 |
TAKEACHANCE
TRACY LOMAS 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MISS T R LOMAS At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Cyber Patch with 54kg at $20.40. The race before that 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1950m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Guipago with 55kg at $5.60. Is not for us. |
1 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 15 | 05577 |
SEDUIRE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B & S ANDREWS, E M VERSPAGEN & G A VINCENT Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Paper Romance with 56.5kg at $19.50. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sneaky Cyclone carrying 56.5kg at $28.20. Hard to see her turning it around enough to feature here. |
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