Intoxicated tops form assessment with barrier 1 perfectly suiting heavy Matamata's inside/forward bias. Heavy record (8:0-4-0) and track form (4:0-2-1, T/D 2:0-0-1) stand out. Consistent recent placings show fitness; maps midfield-forward to be prominent at 400m.
New Zealand · Wednesday 13 May 2026
Matamata tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Matamata. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Romanin offers strong value second-up from barrier 5 with light weight suiting heavy going. Recent form shows consistency (recent 3rd) and Matamata affinity (3:0-0-2). Maps to handy position; unexposed on heavy but soft form solid. Edges others like Jamaican Boy on weight/map combo despite no wins.
Jamaican Boy maps ideally from barrier 3 to join likely leaders, suiting Matamata's front-three-at-400m bias. Heavy record (7:1-0-0) proven; recent 4th in similar grade shows form.
Barrier 6 maps midfield to exploit track bias; class drop helps.
- 1st4Heza Sharp OneMatthew Cartwright$11.60
- 2nd7Ivy''s DancerJoe Doyle$4.10
- 3rd15Mobilized$18.20
- 4th3Ember AttackCorentin Berge$47.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Heza Sharp One | 14 | Matthew Cartwright | Team Rogerson | 59.5kg | $11.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ivy''s Dancer | 15 | Joe Doyle | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 58kg | $4.10 |
| 3rd | 15 | Mobilized | 8 | S & E Clotworthy | 55kg | $18.20 | |
| 4th | 3 | Ember Attack | 11 | Corentin Berge | P P Mirabelli | 59.5kg | $47.30 |
| 5th | 12 | Mood Painter | 10 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms P Gerard | 51kg | $28.70 |
| 6th | 11 | Romanin | 5 | Masahiro Hashizume | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 54kg | $9.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Jakama Krystal | 6 | Amber Riddell | P & J Brosnan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Jamaican Boy | 3 | Michael Mc Nab | S L Crawford | 59.5kg | $6.70 |
| 9th | 5 | Intoxicated | 1 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 10th | 2 | Camacho | 2 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms D C Kennedy | 59kg | $7.90 |
| 11th | 13 | Our Jasmine | 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | S T Wenn | 52kg | $61.80 |
| 12th | 1 | Baxter | 7 | Jack Taplin | D S Wilson | 57kg | $36.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Teen Titan | 13 | Elen Nicholas | P & J Brosnan | 57.5kg | $93.50 |
| 14th | 14 | Smithsonian | 12 | Sienna Brown | S Ralph | 50kg | $47.30 |
| Scr | 10 | Pure Gold | 9 | Ethan Jones | Ms K A Hoskin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Beau Ondago | 3 | J Williams | 54kg |
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Clear form leader in maiden with sole top-3 finish (3rd on soft at 1000m). Elite connections (McNab/Walker) and barrier 3 position him as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suiting Matamata's forward bias on heavy. No heavy form but soft place and stable quality outweigh.
Lighter weight ideal for heavy Matamata where inside/forward suits, though barrier 10 tests.
Value debutant with barrier 2 perfectly suiting Matamata heavy leader bias and speed map (likely leader). Foote stable reliable for juveniles, Cartwright strong at track.
- 1st1Honour RollMichael Mc Nab$3.20
- 2nd10The Queen''s Sword$9.90
- 3rd3TardisWarren Kennedy$12.70
- 4th9BallerinaGeorge Rooke$4.10
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Honour Roll | 3 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | The Queen''s Sword | 13 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $9.90 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Tardis | 7 | Warren Kennedy | D J Miller | 57.5kg | $12.70 |
| 4th | 9 | Ballerina | 10 | George Rooke | G Richardson & R Norvall | 55.5kg | $4.10 |
| 5th | 14 | Vodka And Caviar | 9 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms K A Hoskin | 55.5kg | $13.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Texas Cowboy | 8 | Wiremu Pinn | Ms D Guy | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Karabellaskye | 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 55.5kg | $15.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Let Me Be | 1 | Elen Nicholas | C E Goss | 57.5kg | $22.10 |
| 9th | 2 | Aventus | 4 | Joe Doyle | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 10th | 12 | Houlihan | 11 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 55.5kg | $19.50 | |
| Scr | 5 | Mr Chow | 9 | K A Pertab | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Armorer | 2 | Matthew Cartwright | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Home Secretary | 12 | A W Pike | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Acanthus | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | K & B Kelso | 55.5kg |
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Strong placegetter with proven sprint form and Matamata experience (2nd at T&D). High place strike rate, recent fitness, and McNab booking offset wide draw. Lower weight advantageous on heavy. Tactical speed needed for track bias; can stalk leaders despite barrier.
Consistent Marsh filly with excellent fresh record and soft form (2:0-1-1). Light weight helps on heavy; barrier 8 workable for stalking role. Recent placings in maidens show class but needs to handle first-up heavy test against more proven wetters.
Close 2nd on Heavy 8 carrying 58kg from barrier 1 shows wet suitability. Barrier 3 perfect for Matamata's forward bias needs. Consistent maiden performer with Walker/Bergerson/Wiremu Pinn connections. Moderate-fast tempo suits positioning strength over unproven debutants.
Debutant value from barrier 1 - prime spot for heavy Matamata where inside/forward rules. Unknown wet form but map/connections outweigh lack of data in high-volatility maiden.
- 1st5Electric AngelGeorge Rooke$2.90
- 2nd7Gin And Bare ItJoe Nishizuka$9.80
- 3rd2ChappyMasahiro Hashizume$9.80
- 4th3Wing And A PrayerRihaan Goyaram$13.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Electric Angel | 8 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gin And Bare It | 5 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms K Fawcett | 52.5kg | $9.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Chappy | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | $9.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Wing And A Prayer | 2 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 57.5kg | $13.60 |
| 5th | 9 | Desert Jewel | 7 | Amber Riddell | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $15.70 |
| 6th | 10 | Florescence | 10 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $4.90 |
| 7th | 12 | Quick As Mercury | 1 | Corentin Berge | B H King | 55.5kg | $9.30 |
| 8th | 6 | Petite Rocher | 12 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $5.90 |
| 9th | 11 | Imperia | 6 | Elen Nicholas | Ms J Dalley | 55.5kg | $45.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Centurial | 3 | Wiremu Pinn | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | El Pronto | 11 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms K A Hoskin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Donita Rose | 9 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 55.5kg |
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More Bliss tops form assessment with consistent placings including recent 1600m/1400m seconds on soft. Doyle's expertise and class drop outweigh wide draw on tactical Matamata track.
Second up stats solid, recent near-miss on soft confirms fitness. McNab enhances chances in moderate-fast tempo.
Limited starts but trajectory positive for maiden. Wide draw challenge on position-biased track but Hashizume can position well.
Class drop from higher grade, recent 1600m exposure. Heavy unproven but soft record 6:0-1-0 handles wet.
- 1st2LuvabeelMichael Mc Nab$5.40
- 2nd1More BlissJoe Doyle$1.50
- 3rd11Piccola BellezzaJack Taplin$90.60
- 4th12UnrestrainedJoe Nishizuka$13.10
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Luvabeel | 5 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | More Bliss | 9 | Joe Doyle | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | $1.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Piccola Bellezza | 3 | Jack Taplin | Ms J Dalley | 54.5kg | $90.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Unrestrained | 4 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 57.5kg | $13.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Choreomania | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 57.5kg | $9.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Allthekingshorses | 11 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $81.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Pink Petra | 6 | Amber Riddell | S & K Alexander | 56.5kg | $29.70 |
| 8th | 4 | In Your Dreams | 7 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $25.90 |
| 9th | 10 | Le Rhubarb | 1 | Corentin Berge | M H Brooks | 57.5kg | $70.10 |
| 10th | 9 | Her Grace | 2 | George Rooke | S & E Clotworthy | 57.5kg | $59.20 |
| 11th | 5 | Beabopalula | 12 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 57.5kg | $32.60 |
| 12th | 8 | Ashley Joy | 8 | Ashlee Strawbridge | G J Old | 54.5kg | $95.00 |
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As a likely leader per speed map, suits Matamata's tactical bias for forward runners. Best weighted chance in maiden on heavy.
- 1st5AndiamoMichael Mc Nab$3.00
- 2nd7Roc De Night AwayTayla Mitchell$5.50
- 3rd17Platinum Patch$58.30
- 4th9Classic GraceMatthew Cartwright$28.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Andiamo | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Roc De Night Away | 15 | Tayla Mitchell | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 17 | Platinum Patch | 4 | Ms C Cameron | 58.5kg | $58.30 | |
| 4th | 9 | Classic Grace | 2 | Matthew Cartwright | B H King | 56.5kg | $28.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Don''t Tell The Mrs | 14 | George Rooke | Andrew Forsman | 58.5kg | $11.30 |
| 6th | 12 | Final Reason | 7 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 53.5kg | $32.60 |
| 7th | 14 | Trouble Maker | 3 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $16.70 |
| 8th | 2 | Laser Beam | 17 | Ashlee Strawbridge | C A Amrein | 55.5kg | $19.80 |
| 9th | 4 | The Darzi | 16 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 58.5kg | $11.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Lady Charlton | 9 | Jack Taplin | P & J Brosnan | 53.5kg | $32.80 |
| 11th | 18 | Osipova | 11 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $29.80 | |
| 12th | 8 | Kitten Heels | 10 | Warren Kennedy | L R Noble | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 13th | 15 | Impetuous | 1 | Ms J Dalley | 56.5kg | $87.40 | |
| 14th | 13 | So Loose | 13 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 56.5kg | $42.10 |
| Scr | 1 | Hip Flask | 12 | Elen Nicholas | C R Mccarroll | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dare You | 5 | Hyeontaek Oh | S N Rees | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Caprese | 18 | A W Pike | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Starlight Rose | 19 | J C Pender | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Dun Talkin'' | 19 | Cat Burden | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Sacred Sin | 6 | N P Bishara | 58.5kg |
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Recent form 5th Soft5 1400m then 2nd Heavy10 shows fitness and suitability. Wide draw manageable for experienced runner in moderate-fast tempo.
Overtaking maps ideally from barrier 4 to be prominent at Matamata where front 3 at 400m dominate. Heavy record 2:0-1-1 includes recent 3rd at this track on Heavy10. Recent 5th then prior heavy 2nd shows form.
Walker/Bergerson stable elite, Hashizume 15% recent form. Barrier 8 allows midfield settling suited to Matamata tactical bias.
Prime inside draw for Matamata front-runners bias, Wood stable consistent midweek. Per maiden rules, absence of form not penalised; jockey Berge 13% track strike.
- 1st5PriovitaGeorge Rooke$6.40
- 2nd10ConfectionistMatthew Cartwright$7.80
- 3rd1SaltburnAmber Riddell$6.60
- 4th9She Means BusinessMasahiro Hashizume$6.70
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Priovita | 15 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $6.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Confectionist | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Saltburn | 13 | Amber Riddell | Josh King & Maija Vance | 57.5kg | $6.60 |
| 4th | 9 | She Means Business | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $6.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Go Joanna | 16 | Tayla Mitchell | N P Bishara | 55.5kg | $5.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Pine Leaf | 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $24.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Manorbier | 19 | Michael Mc Nab | Peter & Shaun Mckay | 58.5kg | $12.60 |
| 8th | 7 | Overtaking | 4 | Wiremu Pinn | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Da Da Wing | 7 | Warren Kennedy | Ms D Logan | 58.5kg | $11.70 |
| 10th | 12 | Canshewin | 1 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 56.5kg | $45.10 |
| 11th | 3 | Smart Deco | 2 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 58.5kg | $39.20 |
| 12th | 14 | Local Mischief | 6 | Ashlee Strawbridge | G J Old | 53.5kg | $49.90 |
| 13th | 13 | Hershey | 12 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms M Falconer | 55.5kg | $81.20 |
| 14th | 11 | Kalgarry Ally | 11 | Elen Nicholas | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 56.5kg | $74.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Impetuous | 9 | Ms J Dalley | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Starlight Rose | 5 | J C Pender | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Platinum Patch | 20 | Ms C Cameron | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Osipova | 14 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Dun Talkin'' | 17 | Cat Burden | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Sacred Sin | 18 | N P Bishara | 58.5kg |
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Carsolio stands out on pure form with 11:1-5-0 career and heavy record of 3:1-1-0. Handles topweight, consistent class level.
Afterglo's Matamata affinity (4:2-0-1) and heavy record (4:2-0-1) perfect for Heavy8 conditions. Barrier 3 ideal for tactical track, likely on-pace. Kennedy ride upgrades connections. First up but trainer first-up stats solid.
Hey Hey Baby loves heavy (26:4-5-2) and barrier 2 maximises inside bias on Heavy8. Past Matamata 1100m win, first-up record excellent (4:3-0-0). Spell lengthy but wet specialist with low weight suits.
First-up stats 1:1-0-0, likely midfield per map fits moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st10SabatiniMichael Mc Nab$4.10
- 2nd17Delorean$34.40
- 3rd7Hey Hey BabyRihaan Goyaram$21.60
- 4th8AftergloWarren Kennedy$4.40
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sabatini | 12 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 17 | Delorean | 13 | Ms K Fawcett | 54kg | $34.40 | |
| 3rd | 7 | Hey Hey Baby | 2 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 57.5kg | $21.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Afterglo | 3 | Warren Kennedy | S R Autridge | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 11 | Presence Of Mind | 4 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $10.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Zenith | 5 | Jack Taplin | J W Bell | 56kg | $10.40 |
| 7th | 1 | Carsolio | 11 | Masahiro Hashizume | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 4 | Digger | 8 | Ashlee Strawbridge | D B Hollinshead | 55.5kg | $37.30 |
| 9th | 13 | Ridgeview Vicky | 1 | G K Opie | 54.5kg | $28.00 | |
| 10th | 12 | Yousito | 6 | Corentin Berge | P S Richards | 55.5kg | $13.20 |
| 11th | 14 | Opaea Joe | 9 | G K Opie | 56.5kg | $33.20 | |
| 12th | 9 | Elusive Faith | 7 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 57kg | $12.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Robbie Burns | 15 | Amber Riddell | Kevin & Annette Hinton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Kasukedo | 16 | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Oberon | 15 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Illuminated Miss | 14 | Ms K Mcquade | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Return Message | 10 | S Ralph | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Laser Beam | 18 | C A Amrein | 54kg |
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Strong consistent form with multiple placings at distance including recent 3rd from wide barrier in higher grade. Barrier 6 allows handy position on position-biased track. Second up suits, class drop key. Lacks heavy form but reliable profile edges others. Good place chance.
Sharp improvement with close 2nd/3rd in last two at distance on soft/heavy. Heavy experience positive for conditions. Doyle booking intent signal but wide draw tests on tactical track. Fitness peak suits moderate-fast tempo for late charge.
Barrier 2 positions perfectly for Matamata's tactical demands where leaders dominate. Soft track affinity strong, class drop significant. Heavy untested but overall profile best despite no wins.
Outstanding heavy record with 2 placings from 3 heavy starts, including recent strong 2nd on Heavy 10. Wide draw concern but forward settling can offset. Overlay vs assessed chance in volatile maiden.
- 1st1Del InquentCorentin Berge$2.80
- 2nd6Kenwood HouseJack Taplin$20.80
- 3rd13G''day GoldieMatthew Cartwright$7.80
- 4th11Beau OndagoSienna Brown$50.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Del Inquent | 6 | Corentin Berge | A W Pike | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kenwood House | 14 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $20.80 |
| 3rd | 13 | G''day Goldie | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $7.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Beau Ondago | 8 | Sienna Brown | J Williams | 54.5kg | $50.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Beau Miller | 11 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J Dalley | 58.5kg | $22.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Malleable | 7 | Michael Mc Nab | R R Manning | 58.5kg | $5.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Tampa | 18 | Amber Riddell | K G Harrison | 57.5kg | $23.70 |
| 8th | 7 | Modelo | 15 | Warren Kennedy | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $9.80 |
| 9th | 14 | Pretty As Sin | 17 | Rihaan Goyaram | G Richardson & R Norvall | 54.5kg | $26.50 |
| 10th | 17 | Dun Talkin'' | 13 | Cat Burden | 58.5kg | $16.50 | |
| 11th | 5 | Zavador | 12 | Joe Doyle | Debbie Sweeney | 58.5kg | $6.60 |
| 12th | 18 | Four Leaf Clover | 10 | Ms L A German | 56.5kg | $51.80 | |
| Scr | 3 | Night Wolf | 9 | George Rooke | Ms K A Hoskin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Mobilized | 16 | A Lawson-Carroll | S & E Clotworthy | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | No More Pennies | 16 | P W Lock | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Departure | 5 | Ms D Logan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Swift Light | 4 | S L Crawford | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Mr Blackjack | 17 | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Humble Spear | 1 | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | More Bliss | 2 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg |
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