Races ORM Matamata - NZ

First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Urlar with 58.5kg at $30.20. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Jamaica Farewell carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Good second here fresh up. Ordinary at last start. Quinella and first four chance.

First-up 11th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 10 over 1215m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Ridgeview Vicky with 58.5kg at $36.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Ellerslie on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Sir Fergus with 57.5kg at $44.50. Close up at last start. Carpark barrier but still a chance.

Scratched.

On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Belardo out of Donnavetter. Unplaced in only trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m. Awkward draw. Many here are better.

First starter by Shocking out of French. Was third in a trial at Ellerslie over 800m March 11. Dam has left four winning foals with Comte (7 wins ) the most prolific. Not entirely out of this.

Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Pukekohe June 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Polamalu with 58.5kg at $72.80. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at this track June 5 2024 over 1400m, in the wet; 16 len behind Princess Chloacey with 58.5kg at $16.30. New stable now. Trial second last month. Drawn okay.

First-up 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind The Exponent with 54kg at $10.20. Last start 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Illuminated Miss carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Good runs in both starts this time in. Well drawn this time. Good win chance.

Four-year-old mare (Fabulous - Sofortuitous) on debut. She has had four trials for a win and a fourth. Dam has left the full brother Youledo (1 win). Not out of this at all.

First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Shiatsu with 56.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 5.5 len behind Our Allie Be with 55.5kg at $5.90. Improver on fresh up run. Home track here. Wide draw.

First starter by Almanzor - Champagne Katie. Three times trialled for one fourth. Dam has left three winning foals with Madame Moet (5 wins) and Fortune Whiskey (5 wins) the most prolific. Drawn well.

Last start second last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shamus Enigma carrying 56.5kg at $9.20. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 56.5kg at $15. Has been poor since a placing four starts ago. Not the worst here.

Only had one start last preparation 8th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 5 2023 over 1230m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Talika with 56.5kg at $13.10. First up last campaign 7th of 12 at Arawa Park on October 27 2022 over 1230m, slow going 8 len behind Lord Jimmy with 56.5kg at $25. Ran a couple of good races and one of those came here. Has not raced for ages. Drawn out and looking elsewhere.

First-up second last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind The Exponent with 54kg at $62.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 970m, 10 len behind Catoca with 54.5kg at $50.90. Maiden and yet to even place. Rank outsider.

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 12 at Te Aroha on January 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Finest Hour carrying 56kg at $59.80. Cannot be considered in this. Looking elsewhere.

First starter by Zed - Uzayli. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.

Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly making debut by Ardrossan out of Thee Auld Stick. Was third in a Te Awamutu barrier trial over 850m on May 27. Keep safe.

Dual acceptor. At debut, 3rd of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Viva Glam carrying 57.5kg at $13.30. Looms as a serious contender.

Dual acceptor. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Tauranga November 2 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Island Life carrying 56.5kg at $32.10. Previously first up; 11th of 15 at Ellerslie Mdn October 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind This Time Girl carrying 56.5kg at $21.90. Might be better off following this run.

Dual acceptor. At debut, ran last of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 21 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 58.5kg at $8.60. Won trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on May 27. Leading contender.

Dual acceptor. At debut, second last of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 24 len behind MacAllan carrying 57.5kg at $22.60. Improvement likely.