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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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R1

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12:20 local2000mRestricted 60$17,000
Winner4. Heza Sharp OneSP $11.60
★ Top pick9th
5Intoxicated

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.80 · George Rooke

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.

2nd pick6th
11Romanin

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.80 · Masahiro Hashizume

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.

3rd pick8th
6Jamaican Boy

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.70 · Michael Mc Nab

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.

Value pick7th
8Jakama Krystal

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Amber Riddell

Barrier 6 maps midfield to exploit track bias; class drop helps.

  1. 1st4Heza Sharp OneMatthew Cartwright$11.60
  2. 2nd7Ivy''s DancerJoe Doyle$4.10
  3. 3rd15Mobilized$18.20
  4. 4th3Ember AttackCorentin Berge$47.30
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Heza Sharp One14Matthew CartwrightTeam Rogerson59.5kg$11.60
2nd7Ivy''s Dancer15Joe DoyleL O''sullivan & A Scott58kg$4.10
3rd15Mobilized8S & E Clotworthy55kg$18.20
4th3Ember Attack11Corentin BergeP P Mirabelli59.5kg$47.30
5th12Mood Painter10Joe NishizukaMs P Gerard51kg$28.70
6th11Romanin5Masahiro HashizumeS Ramsay & J Ritchie54kg$9.80
7th8Jakama Krystal6Amber RiddellP & J Brosnan57kg$31.00
8th6Jamaican Boy3Michael Mc NabS L Crawford59.5kg$6.70
9th5Intoxicated1George RookeS B Marsh59.5kg$3.80
10th2Camacho2Tayla MitchellMs D C Kennedy59kg$7.90
11th13Our Jasmine4Rihaan GoyaramS T Wenn52kg$61.80
12th1Baxter7Jack TaplinD S Wilson57kg$36.00
13th9Teen Titan13Elen NicholasP & J Brosnan57.5kg$93.50
14th14Smithsonian12Sienna BrownS Ralph50kg$47.30
Scr10Pure Gold9Ethan JonesMs K A Hoskin56.5kg
Scr16Beau Ondago3J Williams54kg
R2

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12:55 local1200mMaiden$17,000
Winner1. Honour RollSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
1Honour Roll

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.20 · Michael Mc Nab

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.

2nd pick4th
9Ballerina

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.10 · George Rooke

Lighter weight ideal for heavy Matamata where inside/forward suits, though barrier 10 tests.

Value pickScratched
7The Armorer

Our price $8.00 · Matthew Cartwright

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.

  1. 1st1Honour RollMichael Mc Nab$3.20
  2. 2nd10The Queen''s Sword$9.90
  3. 3rd3TardisWarren Kennedy$12.70
  4. 4th9BallerinaGeorge Rooke$4.10
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Honour Roll3Michael Mc NabMark Walker & Sam Bergerson57.5kg$3.20
2nd10The Queen''s Sword13Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson55.5kg$9.90
3rd3Tardis7Warren KennedyD J Miller57.5kg$12.70
4th9Ballerina10George RookeG Richardson & R Norvall55.5kg$4.10
5th14Vodka And Caviar9Tayla MitchellMs K A Hoskin55.5kg$13.80
6th6Texas Cowboy8Wiremu PinnMs D Guy57.5kg$19.00
7th13Karabellaskye5Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning55.5kg$15.50
8th4Let Me Be1Elen NicholasC E Goss57.5kg$22.10
9th2Aventus4Joe DoyleDarryn & Briar Weatherley57.5kg$5.80
10th12Houlihan11L O''sullivan & A Scott55.5kg$19.50
Scr5Mr Chow9K A Pertab57.5kg
Scr7The Armorer2Matthew CartwrightBen & Ryan Foote57.5kg
Scr8Home Secretary12A W Pike55.5kg
Scr11Acanthus6Masahiro HashizumeK & B Kelso55.5kg
R3

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13:30 local1200mMaiden$17,000
Winner5. Electric AngelSP $2.90
★ Top pick8th
6Petite Rocher

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.90 · Michael Mc Nab

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.

2nd pickWon
5Electric Angel

Our price $5.50 · SP $2.90 · George Rooke

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.

3rd pickScratched
1Centurial

Our price $3.00 · Wiremu Pinn

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.

Value pick7th
12Quick As Mercury

Our price $12.00 · SP $9.30 · Corentin Berge

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.

  1. 1st5Electric AngelGeorge Rooke$2.90
  2. 2nd7Gin And Bare ItJoe Nishizuka$9.80
  3. 3rd2ChappyMasahiro Hashizume$9.80
  4. 4th3Wing And A PrayerRihaan Goyaram$13.60
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Electric Angel8George RookeS B Marsh55.5kg$2.90
2nd7Gin And Bare It5Joe NishizukaMs K Fawcett52.5kg$9.80
3rd2Chappy4Masahiro HashizumeL O''sullivan & A Scott57.5kg$9.80
4th3Wing And A Prayer2Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning57.5kg$13.60
5th9Desert Jewel7Amber RiddellAndrew Forsman54.5kg$15.70
6th10Florescence10Joe DoyleMark Walker & Sam Bergerson55.5kg$4.90
7th12Quick As Mercury1Corentin BergeB H King55.5kg$9.30
8th6Petite Rocher12Michael Mc NabMark Walker & Sam Bergerson55.5kg$5.90
9th11Imperia6Elen NicholasMs J Dalley55.5kg$45.20
Scr1Centurial3Wiremu PinnMark Walker & Sam Bergerson57.5kg
Scr4El Pronto11Matthew CartwrightMs K A Hoskin57.5kg
Scr8Donita Rose9Tayla MitchellS B Marsh55.5kg
R4

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14:07 local1600mMaiden$17,000
Winner2. LuvabeelSP $5.40
★ Top pick2nd
1More Bliss

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.50 · Joe Doyle

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.

2nd pickWon
2Luvabeel

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.40 · Michael Mc Nab

Second up stats solid, recent near-miss on soft confirms fitness. McNab enhances chances in moderate-fast tempo.

3rd pick5th
3Choreomania

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.90 · Masahiro Hashizume

Limited starts but trajectory positive for maiden. Wide draw challenge on position-biased track but Hashizume can position well.

Value pick4th
12Unrestrained

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.10 · Joe Nishizuka

Class drop from higher grade, recent 1600m exposure. Heavy unproven but soft record 6:0-1-0 handles wet.

  1. 1st2LuvabeelMichael Mc Nab$5.40
  2. 2nd1More BlissJoe Doyle$1.50
  3. 3rd11Piccola BellezzaJack Taplin$90.60
  4. 4th12UnrestrainedJoe Nishizuka$13.10
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Luvabeel5Michael Mc NabMark Walker & Sam Bergerson57.5kg$5.40
2nd1More Bliss9Joe DoyleL O''sullivan & A Scott57.5kg$1.50
3rd11Piccola Bellezza3Jack TaplinMs J Dalley54.5kg$90.60
4th12Unrestrained4Joe NishizukaR P Liefting57.5kg$13.10
5th3Choreomania10Masahiro HashizumeMs D Logan57.5kg$9.90
6th7Allthekingshorses11Tayla MitchellS B Marsh56.5kg$81.80
7th6Pink Petra6Amber RiddellS & K Alexander56.5kg$29.70
8th4In Your Dreams7Matthew CartwrightS B Marsh57.5kg$25.90
9th10Le Rhubarb1Corentin BergeM H Brooks57.5kg$70.10
10th9Her Grace2George RookeS & E Clotworthy57.5kg$59.20
11th5Beabopalula12Elen NicholasAndrew Forsman57.5kg$32.60
12th8Ashley Joy8Ashlee StrawbridgeG J Old54.5kg$95.00
R5

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14:44 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner5. AndiamoSP $3.00
★ Top pickScratched
1Hip Flask

Our price $3.50 · Elen Nicholas

As a likely leader per speed map, suits Matamata's tactical bias for forward runners. Best weighted chance in maiden on heavy.

  1. 1st5AndiamoMichael Mc Nab$3.00
  2. 2nd7Roc De Night AwayTayla Mitchell$5.50
  3. 3rd17Platinum Patch$58.30
  4. 4th9Classic GraceMatthew Cartwright$28.00
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Andiamo8Michael Mc NabS B Marsh56.5kg$3.00
2nd7Roc De Night Away15Tayla MitchellDarryn & Briar Weatherley55.5kg$5.50
3rd17Platinum Patch4Ms C Cameron58.5kg$58.30
4th9Classic Grace2Matthew CartwrightB H King56.5kg$28.00
5th3Don''t Tell The Mrs14George RookeAndrew Forsman58.5kg$11.30
6th12Final Reason7Joe NishizukaR P Liefting53.5kg$32.60
7th14Trouble Maker3Joe DoyleMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56.5kg$16.70
8th2Laser Beam17Ashlee StrawbridgeC A Amrein55.5kg$19.80
9th4The Darzi16Masahiro HashizumeL O''sullivan & A Scott58.5kg$11.50
10th6Lady Charlton9Jack TaplinP & J Brosnan53.5kg$32.80
11th18Osipova11L O''sullivan & A Scott56.5kg$29.80
12th8Kitten Heels10Warren KennedyL R Noble56.5kg$4.80
13th15Impetuous1Ms J Dalley56.5kg$87.40
14th13So Loose13Corentin BergeC J Wood56.5kg$42.10
Scr1Hip Flask12Elen NicholasC R Mccarroll58.5kg
Scr10Dare You5Hyeontaek OhS N Rees52.5kg
Scr11Caprese18A W Pike56.5kg
Scr16Starlight Rose19J C Pender56.5kg
Scr19Dun Talkin''19Cat Burden58.5kg
Scr20Sacred Sin6N P Bishara58.5kg
R6

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15:19 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner5. PriovitaSP $6.40
★ Top pick3rd
1Saltburn

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.60 · Amber Riddell

Recent form 5th Soft5 1400m then 2nd Heavy10 shows fitness and suitability. Wide draw manageable for experienced runner in moderate-fast tempo.

2nd pick8th
7Overtaking

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Wiremu Pinn

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.

3rd pick4th
9She Means Business

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.70 · Masahiro Hashizume

Walker/Bergerson stable elite, Hashizume 15% recent form. Barrier 8 allows midfield settling suited to Matamata tactical bias.

Value pick10th
12Canshewin

Our price $15.00 · SP $45.10 · Corentin Berge

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.

  1. 1st5PriovitaGeorge Rooke$6.40
  2. 2nd10ConfectionistMatthew Cartwright$7.80
  3. 3rd1SaltburnAmber Riddell$6.60
  4. 4th9She Means BusinessMasahiro Hashizume$6.70
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Priovita15George RookeS B Marsh58.5kg$6.40
2nd10Confectionist3Matthew CartwrightS B Marsh56.5kg$7.80
3rd1Saltburn13Amber RiddellJosh King & Maija Vance57.5kg$6.60
4th9She Means Business8Masahiro HashizumeMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56.5kg$6.70
5th6Go Joanna16Tayla MitchellN P Bishara55.5kg$5.60
6th8Pine Leaf10Rihaan GoyaramAndrew Forsman56.5kg$24.20
7th2Manorbier19Michael Mc NabPeter & Shaun Mckay58.5kg$12.60
8th7Overtaking4Wiremu PinnK A Pertab56.5kg$8.00
9th4Da Da Wing7Warren KennedyMs D Logan58.5kg$11.70
10th12Canshewin1Corentin BergeC J Wood56.5kg$45.10
11th3Smart Deco2Joe NishizukaR P Liefting58.5kg$39.20
12th14Local Mischief6Ashlee StrawbridgeG J Old53.5kg$49.90
13th13Hershey12A Lawson-CarrollMs M Falconer55.5kg$81.20
14th11Kalgarry Ally11Elen NicholasDarryn & Briar Weatherley56.5kg$74.00
Scr15Impetuous9Ms J Dalley56.5kg
Scr16Starlight Rose5J C Pender56.5kg
Scr17Platinum Patch20Ms C Cameron58.5kg
Scr18Osipova14L O''sullivan & A Scott56.5kg
Scr19Dun Talkin''17Cat Burden58.5kg
Scr20Sacred Sin18N P Bishara58.5kg
R7

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15:54 local1100mBenchmark 65$17,000
Winner10. SabatiniSP $4.10
★ Top pick7th
1Carsolio

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.80 · Masahiro Hashizume

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.

2nd pick4th
8Afterglo

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.40 · Warren Kennedy

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.

3rd pick3rd
7Hey Hey Baby

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.60 · Rihaan Goyaram

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.

Value pick6th
3Zenith

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.40 · Jack Taplin

First-up stats 1:1-0-0, likely midfield per map fits moderate-fast tempo.

  1. 1st10SabatiniMichael Mc Nab$4.10
  2. 2nd17Delorean$34.40
  3. 3rd7Hey Hey BabyRihaan Goyaram$21.60
  4. 4th8AftergloWarren Kennedy$4.40
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st10Sabatini12Michael Mc NabMark Walker & Sam Bergerson57kg$4.10
2nd17Delorean13Ms K Fawcett54kg$34.40
3rd7Hey Hey Baby2Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning57.5kg$21.60
4th8Afterglo3Warren KennedyS R Autridge57kg$4.40
5th11Presence Of Mind4Joe DoyleMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56.5kg$10.80
6th3Zenith5Jack TaplinJ W Bell56kg$10.40
7th1Carsolio11Masahiro HashizumeMark Walker & Sam Bergerson60kg$4.80
8th4Digger8Ashlee StrawbridgeD B Hollinshead55.5kg$37.30
9th13Ridgeview Vicky1G K Opie54.5kg$28.00
10th12Yousito6Corentin BergeP S Richards55.5kg$13.20
11th14Opaea Joe9G K Opie56.5kg$33.20
12th9Elusive Faith7George RookeK A Pertab57kg$12.50
Scr2Robbie Burns15Amber RiddellKevin & Annette Hinton59kg
Scr5Kasukedo16S B Marsh58.5kg
Scr6Oberon15Matthew CartwrightS B Marsh58.5kg
Scr15Illuminated Miss14Ms K Mcquade54.5kg
Scr16Return Message10S Ralph54.5kg
Scr18Laser Beam18C A Amrein54kg
R8

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16:30 local1600mMaiden$17,000
Winner1. Del InquentSP $2.80
★ Top pickWon
1Del Inquent

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.80 · Corentin Berge

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.

2nd pick11th
5Zavador

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.60 · Joe Doyle

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.

3rd pickScratched
20More Bliss

Our price $2.50

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.

Value pick2nd
6Kenwood House

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.80 · Jack Taplin

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.

  1. 1st1Del InquentCorentin Berge$2.80
  2. 2nd6Kenwood HouseJack Taplin$20.80
  3. 3rd13G''day GoldieMatthew Cartwright$7.80
  4. 4th11Beau OndagoSienna Brown$50.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Del Inquent6Corentin BergeA W Pike58.5kg$2.80
2nd6Kenwood House14Jack TaplinS B Marsh58.5kg$20.80
3rd13G''day Goldie3Matthew CartwrightAndrew Forsman56.5kg$7.80
4th11Beau Ondago8Sienna BrownJ Williams54.5kg$50.00
5th2Beau Miller11Masahiro HashizumeMs J Dalley58.5kg$22.00
6th4Malleable7Michael Mc NabR R Manning58.5kg$5.60
7th8Tampa18Amber RiddellK G Harrison57.5kg$23.70
8th7Modelo15Warren KennedyC J Wood58.5kg$9.80
9th14Pretty As Sin17Rihaan GoyaramG Richardson & R Norvall54.5kg$26.50
10th17Dun Talkin''13Cat Burden58.5kg$16.50
11th5Zavador12Joe DoyleDebbie Sweeney58.5kg$6.60
12th18Four Leaf Clover10Ms L A German56.5kg$51.80
Scr3Night Wolf9George RookeMs K A Hoskin58.5kg
Scr9Mobilized16A Lawson-CarrollS & E Clotworthy57.5kg
Scr10No More Pennies16P W Lock58.5kg
Scr12Departure5Ms D Logan58.5kg
Scr15Swift Light4S L Crawford58.5kg
Scr16Mr Blackjack17K A Pertab58.5kg
Scr19Humble Spear1B Wallace & G Cooksley58.5kg
Scr20More Bliss2L O''sullivan & A Scott56.5kg

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