Matamata tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.70 · Jack Taplin

Barrier 2 gives her every chance to repeat that performance.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.20 · George Rooke

Shezabitdirty is a debutante with a strong jockey booking in George Rooke, who has been in excellent form with 5 wins from his last 20 rides. Barrier 4 is ideal for the Matamata Soft track, favouring forward positions. While unraced, the combination of jockey quality and favourable draw makes her the most likely winner in an open maiden.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.80 · Wiremu Pinn

Aerial Impact represents the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable, which excels with debutants. Wiremu Pinn's strong record with the stable is a significant positive. However, barrier 12 is a major disadvantage on Soft Matamata where forward position is key. If he can cross or find cover, he has the talent to win. Good each-way value.

Our price $15.00 · SP $11.50 · Jasmine Fawcett

Jasmine Fawcett is a capable rider with good recent form.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.60 · Craig Grylls

Callidonta is the second Walker/Bergerson runner but partnered by Craig Grylls, who is in sizzling form with 5 wins from his last 20. The stable's debut preparation is formidable. Barrier 10 is a negative but Grylls, with 13% track strike rate, may overcome it.

Our price $8.00 · SP $30.10 · Rihaan Goyaram

Perfectly Set showed enough on debut to suggest she can win races, finishing a close second on a Heavy 10 at this track/distance. She returns from a lengthy spell but Rihaan Goyaram takes 2kg off, leaving her with just 54.5kg. The wide barrier is a concern but middle draws have been favoured.

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.70 · Sam McNab

Saltburn is the definition of a consistent non-winner, with nine minor placings but no victories. He ran well for 3rd at this track on Soft 7 two starts back, and the drop to 1200m might help his tactical speed. However, his soft track record is poor and the jockey is out of form.

Our price $12.00 · SP $27.90 · Craig Grylls

She's A Surprise is a complete unknown but the booking of Craig Grylls, one of the country's best jockeys in top form, is a strong intent signal. The Weatherley stable knows how to ready a debutant. The barrier 17 is a major negative at Matamata where forward position is crucial, but if she has any early speed she might overcome it.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.80 · Warren Kennedy

Lomasi is a debutant from the reliable O'Sullivan/Scott stable, with leading jockey Warren Kennedy taking the ride. The stable's first-starter record and Kennedy's excellent Matamata stats (22% winners) suggest this filly has been prepared to run well.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.90 · Masahiro Hashizume

Greek Anthology has been knocking on the door with two second placings and a fourth from four starts. His best run came on Soft 7 at Wanganui over the same distance. He handled Matamata's heavy track well when second here. The consistent pattern suggests a win is near, and this field is within reach. Barrier 10 is a slight hurdle but manageable given his racing style.

Our price $12.00 · SP $6.60 · Jasmine Fawcett

Caprese has not threatened the placings in three starts but draws perfectly in barrier one. Matamata on soft strongly favours inside barrier horses that can hold a forward position. She has a light weight, and jockey Fawcett is in solid recent touch. The step to 1600m is unknown but could suit.

Our price $10.00 · SP $17.80 · Warren Kennedy

Asvakan is a debutant with no public form, but he has the best jockey booking in the race in Warren Kennedy, who boasts a 22% win rate at Matamata. Barrier 3 is perfect for the track and soft conditions. A small each-way investment is warranted in this open maiden.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.70 · Jack Taplin

Bassoroc is the main danger. He draws perfectly in barrier 2 which is a big advantage at Matamata on soft, and he has a solid record over 1600m. Jockey Jack Taplin knows him well. His soft track form is modest but he placed on soft at this track earlier this year.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.70 · Erin M Leighton

He ran a strong 3rd in a BM75 on heavy last start and drops back to Restricted 70 here. While he's yet to win on soft, his recent form on heavy suggests he handles wet ground. His 1600m record is solid.

Our price $4.50 · SP $10.80 · Warren Kennedy

Notabadbergs has been knocking on the door with two consecutive seconds, including a strong soft-track placing at Te Rapa. Drops 1kg and gets Warren Kennedy who boasts a 22% strike rate at Matamata. Barrier 6 allows a forward trail into the bend, matching the track's winning profile on soft ground. The only slight concern is the class rise from Rest 60 to BM65, but recent form suggests he's up to it.

Our price $6.00 · SP $14.40 · Craig Grylls

Viva Glam gets a huge jockey upgrade to Craig Grylls, who has 5 wins from last 20 rides. She placed second here on heavy last season and has barrier 3 to sit handy. The knock is her one win from 16 starts, but she consistently runs close in this grade. The track bias favours on-pace runners and Grylls is excellent at placing her perfectly.

Our price $8.00 · SP $21.90 · Rihaan Goyaram

Hey Hey Baby returned from a spell with a solid third on this track and distance on soft, beaten 3 lengths. She gets barrier 4 and should settle handy, which is the winning formula at Matamata on soft. Second-up she has a win and a place from 4 attempts.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.30 · Warren Kennedy

She has a win over 1600m on Heavy 9 and is drawn ideally in barrier 4, giving her the tactical edge to settle handy on the Soft surface at Matamata. Warren Kennedy takes the ride, and the stable has a solid 16% win rate together.

Our price $10.00 · SP $7.90 · Rihaan Goyaram

Marriage Vows is a consistent mare who runs well up to 1500m but steps to 1600m for the first time. She has placed on Soft and Heavy and draws the rails, setting up a perfect trip. Her recent efforts in BM65 have been solid without winning, but she may be the one to fill the minors. The main knock is the distance query, but the inside draw and proven wet-track form make her a solid place prospect.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.20 · Craig Grylls

Captain Stan has been a consistent placegetter, winning only once but placing in 5 of 14 starts. He ran 2nd at Matamata over 1600m on Soft 7 earlier this year and was an eye-catching 4th last start at Te Rapa. Craig Grylls is riding at a 25% recent strike rate and this gelding should relish the 1600m.