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Expected to win when resuming two weeks ago, having looked good winning a trial prior, but came up short. Opie is on te reins again and should get punters off to a winning start
Main Danger
5 Smart Tip
Dividend : $6.60, $2.40
Won
F: 77223B(4)W(56.5)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
Has been going well in recent runs and with the stable runners winning, looks the likely danger
Next Best
2 Shamwari
F: 3364XB(5)W(58.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Mark Forbes )
Resuming and will be improved for the experience of its last campaign and subsequent spell. Will want further but could sprint well fresh
Consider
9 Savvy Donna
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 3XB(1)W(54.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Ray Fleming )
What we know with this trainer is that it will be ready to go, fresh up. Watch the tote
Longer Odds
8 Nasha Mala
F: 60X53B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Darryn & Briar Weatherley )
Sam rides for the family stable and that's a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 5 $ 6.60
Place1 5 $ 2.40
Place2 9 $ 2.90
Quinella 5:9 $ 17.20
Trifecta 5:9:6 $ 81.30
First4 5:9:6:8 $ 308.50
Race 2 - COLCHESTER ENGINEERING LTD 1200
Time: 1:36 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
7 Age Of Discovery
F: X6X30B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Yet to discover the form it showed in its first two starts but Te Akau are optimistic. Third up today since its long break and it should be winning a race like this, if anywhere near that form
Main Danger
12 Flanagan
F: 2114XB(2)W(55.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Samantha Logan )
Returns from a 5 month spell as a 5yo and looked to be pretty sharp when winning its trial to prepare. Senior jockey takes over
Next Best
3 Judicial
F: 64X32B(2)W(58.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Ben & Ryan Foote )
Its trial form has been good but not really producing it on race day. Back from a three month spell and the 3kg claimer will give it every chance
Consider
1 Aquilifer
F: 3130XB(5)W(59.0)
( J-Rihaan Goyaram )
( T-Sam Mynott )
Looks the best chance of Sam Mynott's two runners and drawn well for first up run
Longer Odds
11 Moneypenny
Dividend : $2.00
Place
F: 11544B(4)W(55.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Barbara Kennedy )
Trainer has had a great 12 months and this one will be winning again soon. On the quick back up from last weekend and that's a good sign
Results
Race Dividends
Win 4 $ 8.30
Place1 4 $ 3.30
Place2 11 $ 2.00
Quinella 4:11 $ 13.00
Trifecta 4:11:2 $ 217.10
First4 4:11:2:12 $ 807.90
Double 5:4 $ 24.90
Race 3 - MITRE 10 MATAMATA 2000
Time: 2:08 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
3 Sonoran
F: 20X21B(8)W(59.0)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
Has been improving and took full advantage of the winning opportunity last start to clear out and win by over 9 lengths1 And the thing is, the step up to 2000m should suit it even better today
Main Danger
6 Sweet But Psycho
F: X4024B(9)W(58.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Likely to get back early from its wide draw but that's fine as has been finishing its races off strongly. First run at middle distance last time was OK and will get better
Next Best
5 Ramblin' Rose
Dividend : $1.30
Place
F: 625X3B(4)W(58.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Darrell Hollinshead )
Despite the wide draw, was only 1 1/2 lengths off the winner when resuming. with improvement from that, sure to be in the mix today
Consider
7 Te Atatu Dream
Dividend : $2.70
Place
F: 29195B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Sage Duric )
( T-Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott )
Note that stable has booked Australian jockey and she rides well
Longer Odds
2 The Finnster
F: 74219B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Chrissy Bambry )
Interesting to see this frontrunner up here at Matamata and could be hard to beat if it gets a soft lead
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 42.20
Place1 8 $ 6.80
Place2 5 $ 1.30
Place3 7 $ 2.70
Quinella 5:8 $ 61.80
Trifecta 8:5:7 $ 1371.10
First4 8:5:7:6 $ 4672.80
Race 4 - RUSSELL & YVONNE GREEN MEMORIAL HCP
Time: 2:41 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 50000
Top Pick
1 Drop Of Something
F: 12129B(1)W(60.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-W Hillis & R Cole )
The formline shows 9th last start ... but in fact that was still only 3 1/2 lengths from the winner! Has been running supper races and right in this from rails draw and 3kg claim
Main Danger
3 Agera
F: 31161B(6)W(57.0)
( J-Sam Weatherley )
( T-Tony Pike )
Stepped up to Open handicap at Te Rapa last time and was a good winner over 1600m. A good galloper and has to be a good chance now up to 2000m, having won over the distance four back
Next Best
2 Diamond Jak
Dividend : $5.00, $2.50
Won
F: 31551B(3)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Mark Brosnan )
Consistently battles hard in its races and its form this campaign has been exemplary. With Gig ou, comes into the mix, even more so
Consider
9 What A Charma
Dividend :
Place
F: 18434B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Mark Irwin )
Not far away in recent races and with Lynsey Satherley riding so well, it's not one we'd be leaving out of your multis
Longer Odds
11 Rua Rocks
F: 77757B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Sage Duric )
( T-Carl Henderson )
Australian jockey gets the leg up on this one today too ... and can bring the best out of this consistent 8yo
Results
Race Dividends
Win 2 $ 5.00
Place1 2 $ 2.50
Place2 7 $ 2.90
Quinella 2:7 $ 15.70
Trifecta 2:7:9 $ 171.70
First4 2:7:9:3 $ 491.10
Double 8:2 $ 80.50
Treble 4:8:2 $ 1333.80
Race 5 - COLLIERS WAIKATO RURAL REALESTATE 1400
Time: 4:02 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
Best "Each Way"
3 Zenith
Dividend :
Place
F: 126B(3)W(59.0)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-John Bell )
Just the three starts and won on debut. They have to have a bit of ability to do that. Astute trainer has turned to Warren Kennedy to get back in the winners circle today
Main Danger
10 Afterglo
Dividend : $1.90, $1.70
Won
F: 364X0B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Stephen Autridge )
Only 3 1/2 lengths off the winner when resuming and considering Opie rides, it has to be considered
Next Best
2 King William
F: 10418B(2)W(60.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Eamonn Green )
We liked the way this one lengthened its stride to win two back. Got too far back early last time to have any winning chance
Consider
7 Misellabel
F: 90X1B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall )
Two races didn't produce anything in first campaign but clearly the 10 month spell improved it significantly as it was a good winner first up. Will be improved for that too
Longer Odds
6 Just A Tipple
Dividend : $2.90
Place
F: 75059B(4)W(57.5)
( J-Wiremu Pinn )
( T-Gavin Opie )
Wiremu Pinn rides in what is now a small field
Results
Race Dividends
Win 10 $ 1.90
Place1 10 $ 1.70
Place2 6 $ 2.90
Quinella 6:10 $ 6.20
Trifecta 10:6:3 $ 25.30
First4 10:6:3:7 $ 101.80
Race 6 - COMAG LTD 1400
Time: 4:22 PM | Distance: 1400 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
6 Moschino
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 117X9B(5)W(58.0)
( J-Opie Bosson )
( T-Margaret Falconer )
Won its only two races well at the beginning of the year and ran well until spelled in March. Will be better for resuming run and early money this week suggests confidence in the stable
Main Danger
3 Steely Man
Indicative Odds: $ 3.00
F: 554X8B(4)W(59.5)
( J-Sam McNab )
( T-Lynda German )
Just the one win from 8 starts prior to this campaign but has come back in good shape after a 7 month spell, if its resuming run is any indication. A huge effort to come out of the outside gate (16) when resuming and finish over them
Next Best
10 Litteral
Indicative Odds: $ 4.60
F: 22241B(7)W(57.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Ken & Bev Kelso )
From a stable that seems to only have good horses. Gutsy effort to hold on for the win here three weeks ago
Consider
2 Skymax
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 454X2B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Team Rogerson )
Surprised this 4yo has only won the one race as its better than that. Craig Grylls is on the reins and a good EW chance
Longer Odds
12 Return Message
Indicative Odds: $ 23.00
F: 0X986B(6)W(55.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Stephen Ralph )
The only one at long odds in the field so fills this selection category
Results
Race 7 - TEAM WEALLEANS MATAMATA CUP HCP (L)
Time: 4:23 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 80000
Top Pick
12 Aftermath
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 0X442B(7)W(53.0)
( J-Corentin Berge )
( T-Shaun & Emma Clotworthy )
We've liked this galloper for sometime and feel its up to taking out this Cup race. Nice effort s to finish close up in all three races this time up
Main Danger
6 My Lips Are Sealed
Indicative Odds: $ 4.60
F: 138X6B(4)W(53.0)
( J-George Rooke )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Te Akau would love to be winning the Matamata Cup on their home track and in this one they have a 'live' chance. Needs this 1600m now and with a run under its belt, will be tuned up nicely
Next Best
3 Joshua Brown
Indicative Odds: $ 5.00
F: 41210B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Lynsey Satherley )
( T-Lance Gussey )
The fact that it has been out for 6 weeks explains its bad run last time. Is an honest as they come and was close up in its finishes prior
Consider
1 One Bold Cat
Indicative Odds: $ 7.50
F: 808X8B(10)W(59.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Robbie Patterson )
Very good trainer from New Plymouth and his runners will be getting into the winning way anytime now. This one has a lot of ability
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
5 Blue Sky At Night
Indicative Odds: $ 11.00
F: 9100XB(9)W(53.0)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Shelley Hale )
A improved massively over the last year and now resumes after a 6 month spell. Will be wanting further but could well be in the finish here, over this distance, fresh up
Results
Race 8 - ANCROFT DEVELOPMENTS MILE
Time: 4:23 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 40000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
9 Atmospheric
Indicative Odds: $ 3.80
F: 314X4B(9)W(56.5)
( J-Craig Grylls )
( T-Cody Cole )
Showed its wellbeing with a close up finish when resuming 4 weeks ago. Improves from that but even better is the fact that the stable runners are winning. Craig Grylls now rides
Main Danger
11 Gillian
Indicative Odds: $ 6.00
F: 121X4B(3)W(55.0)
( J-Ashlee Strawbridge )
( T-Debbie Sweeney )
Went to another level at the end of its last campaign in April and has clearly brought that improvement forward, finishing close up in its resuming run, despite starting from gate 13
Next Best
12 Tenfoot Tall
Indicative Odds: $ 5.50
F: 31210B(10)W(55.0)
( J-Jasmine Fawcett )
( T-Vicki Prendergast )
A 4yo that is showing good ability with its two wins in last 4 starts. Never got into the race last time and gets its chance to bounce back here
Consider
10 Pegasus
Indicative Odds: $ 7.00
F: 1541B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Tayla Mitchell )
( T-Darrel Lang )
Two wins from just 4 starts now and continues to improve in every race
Longer Odds
6 El Viento
Indicative Odds: $ 12.00
F: L40X0B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Warren Kennedy )
( T-Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson )
Another Te Akau runner that peeked our interest when we saw Warren Kennedy was on the reins. He adds to its chances