Matamata   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: H

MATAMATA RSA 1400m

Track: HEAVY     True  

Solid tempo set by Cashla Bay and Nick The Greek. ABSOLUTELYFABULOUS (7) did a fair job on debut finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1200m at Taupo. Promising four-year-old mare who is sure to measure up. The extra 200m will suit as well. LOVE SYMBOL (10) was a trial winner before her resumption effort for third. Triple placegetter. She can handle dry and wet ground too. CASHLA BAY (14) is a juvenile but is very much in form. Has not run a bad race. Trifecta and first four must. JUST LIKE THIS (11) has gone all good runs this time in. Wide gate. Chance to place or be first four here. UNODOSTRESCUATRO (2) was a double trial winner prior to debut third. Drawn wide. Trifecta and first four must. SUGGESTED PLAY: Absolutelyfabulous and Love Symbol are win wagers.
1 09x38 DEEP PURSUIT
TONY PIKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S LEUNG
First-up 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Overstate with 58.5kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $6.80. Just fair at last start. Ran a good third prior at first run for this yard. Drawn well.
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M MCNAB
PALE GREEN,BLACK STRIPE,BLACK SLEEVES,PALE GREEN HALVED,CAP,BLACK STRIPES
2 3 UNODOSTRESCUATRO
CHAD ORMSBY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
RIVERROCK FARM LIMITED
At debut, 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 57kg at $10.30. Double trial winner prior. Drawn wide. Trifecta and first four must.
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MATT CARTWRIGHT
GREY, PURPLE SHIELD, CUFFS, CAP, WHITE COLLAR, GREY PEAK, POM POM
3 58x57 GREAT ADVENTURE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
FERRANDO RACING CLUB (MGR: GRAEME ROGERSON)
Resuming 5th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Kananaskis carrying 57.5kg at $32.50. Second-up 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Deadly Desire with 57.5kg at $16.20. Not too bad so far this time in. Is not totally out of this at overs.
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BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, NAVY SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
4 78 NICK THE GREEK
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
GOLFERS ON TOUR SYNDICATE
At debut, second last of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miriam carrying 57.5kg at $25. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on March 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kia Kaha with 58kg at $21.30. Poor so far. Ace draw. Will be at overs.
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V A COLGAN
PURPLE,SLEEVES,BROWN HOOPS,BROWN CAP
5 x0452 BONNIE GEM
DEBBIE SWEENEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G SANDERS & D SWEENEY
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sperlari carrying 53.5kg at $13.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zormella carrying 57.5kg at $13. Runner up here at last start. Trifecta and first four must.
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ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
BLUE,GOLD CHECK,WHITE SLEEVES,CAP
6 275x7 PROUDTOBEHERE
ANDREW FORSMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J BROCK, C CHRISP, J S FAULKS, T R FRAMPTON, J GOULD, T W LANE, I C MORGAN, P PARDOE, S PUNNETT, R M SHERIDAN, T F P THOMPSON, R VERMA & V H WITHEY
First-up after four months raced on pace before fading 7th of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on November 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gameplay with 56.5kg at $3.10. Better than fresh up run shows. Well drawn. Chance to pay a dividend of be first four at overs.
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WHITE, GOLD ,BLACK HORIZONTAL RAYS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
7 5 ABSOLUTELYFABULOUS
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C GRAY, C WILKINSON, M KINGHORN, B KINGHORN, D J BACK, B D BACK & C J BACK
At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mille Grazie carrying 57kg at $19.30. Promising four-year-old mare who is sure to measure up. The extra 200m will suit as well.
8
GEORGE ROOKE
BLACK,GREEN AND RED CHECKED SASH
8 LIFE OF RILEY
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Turn Me Loose out of Persuasive. Five trials for a win, a third and two fourths. Dam has left Powerofpersuasion (1 win). Well drawn.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLUE,WHITE HOOPS,SLEEVES,WHITE QUARTERS CAP
9 690 PENMANSHIP
ROSS MCCARROLL
4YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
S P DONOVAN, A D & MRS K J MAYNE, S D MCALISTER, C R MCCARROLL & N WETERE
Most recently second last of 12 at Tauranga on March 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Larius Lacus with 56.5kg at $65.90. The race before that second last of 10 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Overstate with 56.5kg at $26.90. Poor so far. Not liked in this at all.
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YELLOW, RED STAR, BLACK ARMBAND, CAP
10 236x3 LOVE SYMBOL
LANCE NOBLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
BRENDAN LINDSAY MNZM & MRS J E A LINDSAY
First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on March 29 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Mallister with 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 13 over 1215m, slow going 4 len behind Amazonia carrying 55kg at $16.30. Trial winner before resumption effort. Triple placegetter. She can handle dry and wet.
5
WARREN KENNEDY
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
11 7x434 JUST LIKE THIS
HANNA ORTING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MISS H R ORTING
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Esperanza with 56.5kg at $6.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sista Sugar carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. All good runs this time in. Wide gate. Chance to place or be first four.
10
JOE DOYLE
MAROON, BLUE VEE, CAP
12 8x LOVEOFMYLIFE
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
CHALLENGE BLUEPRINT SYNDICATE (MGR: ADRIAN CLARK)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kananaskis with 55.5kg at $4.20. Trial winner here beforehand. Twice trialled this year so ready to go.
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WIREMU PINN
FOREST GREEN ,WHITE SEAMS, FOREST GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE CUFF,WHITE QUARTERS CAP
13 HIGH PENNY
JASON PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K, P & H CRAWFORD
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Ace High out of Saucy Penny. Unplaced in her only trial. Dam has left Shocking Penny (5 wins). Looking elsewhere.
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MARIA SANSON
WHITE,SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES,GOLD CAP
14 5322 CASHLA BAY
ANDREW FORSMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
THE OAKS STUD
Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Waverley on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Kosta with 53kg at $1.60. Before that 2nd of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind War Princess carrying 54kg at $4.70. Juvenile but is very much in form. Has not run a bad race. Trifecta and first four must.
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RIHAAN GOYARAM
WHITE, BLUE BAND, CAP