{"id":26313,"date":"2026-02-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26313"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:06:10","slug":"matamata-tips-preview-saturday-14-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/matamata-tips-preview-saturday-14-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Matamata Tips & Preview | Saturday 14 February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matamata hosts a nine-race program on Saturday for Matamata Breeders\u2019 Stakes Day, highlighted by the running of the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders\u2019 Stakes and the Gr.3 Matamata Slipper. The track is currently rated a Soft5 with the rail in the true position, however persistent showers forecast for Friday may see conditions ease into the Soft6-Soft7 range by raceday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections for each of the nine races below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Matamata Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Atkins<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Atkins (#7) is a consistent mare who broke her maiden impressively two starts back at Ellerslie, with the form out of that race proving strong since. She was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Waverley last time but had excuses and still found the line well. She maps to get a good cart across early with Super\u00a0<\/span>Legocy<\/span>\u00a0likely to roll forward underneath her, and in what shapes as a very even MAAT contest, she looks a leading contender.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R1 – PRICE RACING 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Atkins (8)<\/span>
J: Craig Grylls<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
82213<\/span>T: Cody Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:00:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 2<\/div>\n
2 General Menari <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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General Menari (#2) comes here third-up after finishing off well for 3rd behind Tale Of The Gypsy at Te Rapa last start. Remaining at 1200m looks ideal at this stage of his preparation and Rory Hutchings sticks. The likelihood of a Soft track could prove the key to his chances, as he appears to have only been letting down fairly on firmer decks this time in. From his middle draw he should settle midfield with cover and be finishing off strongly again.<\/p>\n

Matamata R2 – RICH HILL STUD 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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2. General Menari (3)<\/span>
J: Rory Hutchings<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
1X53<\/span>T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:00:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Kinnaird<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Kinnaird (#1) failed to fire in the Karaka Millions 2YO, where he\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0race overly tractably in blinkers, before being inconvenienced in the straight. The blinkers come straight back off here, which may see him return to the form of his previous win over Harvey\u00a0<\/span>Wallbanger<\/span>\u00a0and Incandescent – which would see him hard to beat. He maps to follow Harvey\u00a0<\/span>Wallbanger<\/span>\u00a0throughout under Opie Bosson and can bounce back sharply.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R3 – FAIRVIEW MATAMATA SLIPPER (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Kinnaird (2)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
110<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:00:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Dubai Gold <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Dubai Gold (#8)\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quite found her best this campaign, though\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0had excuses at each outing. A senior rider in Masa Hashizume takes over the riding duties and she draws more favourably here, which should see her afforded a soft run back of midfield with cover. If she can recapture the form she showed as a 3yo, she would take plenty of beating in this. At the price,\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0worth\u00a0<\/span>speculating<\/span>\u00a0on to run an improved race.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R4 – GAVELHOUSE.COM 2000<\/span> <\/div>
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11th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Dubai Gold (4)<\/span>
J: Masa Hashizume<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
X0790<\/span>T: Pam Gerard<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 5<\/div>\n
1 Lara Antipova <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lara Antipova (#1) is a locally trained 2yo filly by Russian Revolution who has been ultra impressive winning both starts to date by a combined margin of 12.5L. She resumes here after a dominant Gr.2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes win in December. The wide draw in this small field is no\u00a0<\/span>concern<\/span>\u00a0and Opie Bosson takes the reins. Expect her to roll forward and give this field plenty to run down.\u00a0<\/span>Very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat as she looks to remain unbeaten at her third start.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R5 – J SWAP CONTRACTORS MATAMATA BREEDERS’ STAKES (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Lara Antipova (6)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
11<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.28<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 6<\/div>\n
3 Mary Shan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Mary Shan (#3) was unlucky when 3rd in the Jo Giles Stakes on Karaka Millions night, surging late before running out of room in the concluding stages. This is a deeper field of fillies and mares, and she now draws wider (which are the obvious knocks) but a\u00a0<\/span>Soft<\/span>\u00a0track may help offset that if the inside deteriorates. The blinkers now go\u00a0<\/span>on<\/span>\u00a0and she looks set to run another honest race. Appeals as a solid each-way play at the price.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R6 – LISA CHITTICK CHAMPAGNE STAKES (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Mary Shan (8)<\/span>
J: Craig Grylls<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
17113<\/span>T: Andrew Forsman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 7<\/div>\n
1 Navigator<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Navigator (#1) was brave when 2nd at Trentham behind Archaic Smile, with the 62kg impost telling the story late. He now comes here third-up and stepping to 1500m should hold no concerns if he enjoys an economical run in transit. He maps to settle off the speed with cover from his handy draw in what looks a genuinely run race. Unlucky in this race last year, he looks to get his chance to make amends and is the one they\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0beat this year.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R7 – COMAG WAIRERE FALLS CLASSIC<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Navigator (5)<\/span>
J: Ryan Elliot<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
X0X22<\/span>T: Cody Cole<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 8<\/div>\n
7 Checkmate<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Checkmate (#7) was well supported in the Gr.3 Aotearoa Classic on Karaka Millions night and ran a bold race for 5th despite not having much luck in the straight. Now fourth-up, he looks suited stepping to 2000m, a distance he\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0tackled since finishing 8th behind Broadsiding in the Rosehill Guineas last year. The wide draw may prove\u00a0<\/span>advantageous<\/span>\u00a0later in the day if the inside lanes deteriorate, and he should settle back of midfield with cover before blending into the race late. He shapes as a key player.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R8 – MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES KAIMAI STAKES (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td>7. Checkmate (12)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 9<\/div>\n
4 Zantabulous <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Zantabulous<\/span>\u00a0(#4) handled the testing conditions better than her rivals at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Aroha last start, surging clear for a dominant 4.3L win. This is a tougher R75 assignment, but Opie Bosson takes the reins from a low draw and will\u00a0<\/span>likely look<\/span>\u00a0to work away from the fence if\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>. She\u00a0<\/span>remains<\/span>\u00a0at 1600m and\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0mind softer conditions underfoot again here. At the price, she appeals as a strong each-way chance to close the card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R9 – ANCROFT DEVELOPMENTS 1600<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Zantabulous (2)<\/span>
J: Opie Bosson<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X3731<\/span>T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:01:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata hosts a nine-race program on Saturday for Matamata Breeders\u2019 Stakes Day, highlighted by the running of the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders\u2019 Stakes and the Gr.3 Matamata Slipper. The track is currently rated a Soft5 with the rail in the true position, however persistent showers forecast for Friday may see conditions ease into the Soft6-Soft7 range by raceday. Selections for each of the nine races below: Matamata Race 1 7 Atkins Atkins (#7) is a consistent mare who broke her maiden impressively two starts back at Ellerslie, with the form out of that race proving strong since. She was beaten as…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":16426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-26313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"13\/02\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"45","race_id":"103c73d6-15f1-450b-b9ba-163280240104","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"97a91925-9562-4aa4-b549-08868b5714ef"}],"summary":"Atkins (#7) is a consistent mare who broke her maiden impressively two starts back at Ellerslie, with the form out of that race proving strong since. She was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Waverley last time but had excuses and still found the line well. She maps to get a good cart across early with Super Legocy likely to roll forward underneath her, and in what shapes as a very even MAAT contest, she looks a leading contender."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"8ebf4ed2-74de-4c84-9558-c9eb3015a70d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e347e1d5-dcf2-43fc-a0c2-2992d1d38168"}],"summary":"General Menari (#2) comes here third-up after finishing off well for 3rd behind Tale Of The Gypsy at Te Rapa last start. Remaining at 1200m looks ideal at this stage of his preparation and Rory Hutchings sticks. The likelihood of a Soft track could prove the key to his chances, as he appears to have only been letting down fairly on firmer decks this time in. From his middle draw he should settle midfield with cover and be finishing off strongly again."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"c57f6279-0d5f-4565-a92b-073c63f668ce","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"48029f32-0f3d-4c8c-b1e2-8f6186d8463a"}],"summary":"Kinnaird (#1) failed to fire in the Karaka Millions 2YO, where he didn\u2019t race overly tractably in blinkers, before being inconvenienced in the straight. The blinkers come straight back off here, which may see him return to the form of his previous win over Harvey Wallbanger and Incandescent - which would see him hard to beat. He maps to follow Harvey Wallbanger throughout under Opie Bosson and can bounce back sharply."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"46fe50cc-bd24-49f3-a285-148f4013765d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f11f8428-91c7-4a0f-8907-43314f21b201"}],"summary":"Dubai Gold (#8) hasn\u2019t quite found her best this campaign, though she\u2019s had excuses at each outing. A senior rider in Masa Hashizume takes over the riding duties and she draws more favourably here, which should see her afforded a soft run back of midfield with cover. If she can recapture the form she showed as a 3yo, she would take plenty of beating in this. At the price, she\u2019s worth speculating on to run an improved race."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"143b9292-3956-4f74-82c3-75a3a56dc324","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"48dd49ae-650e-4ae2-9b84-9bb2c3d6c524"}],"summary":"Lara Antipova (#1) is a locally trained 2yo filly by Russian Revolution who has been ultra impressive winning both starts to date by a combined margin of 12.5L. She resumes here after a dominant Gr.2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes win in December. The wide draw in this small field is no concern and Opie Bosson takes the reins. Expect her to roll forward and give this field plenty to run down. Very hard to beat as she looks to remain unbeaten at her third start."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"9f89e42f-98af-4eae-bce0-4d36ec6917bd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4185cbe8-90b1-49ca-b2b0-e7f0df137c7e"}],"summary":"Mary Shan (#3) was unlucky when 3rd in the Jo Giles Stakes on Karaka Millions night, surging late before running out of room in the concluding stages. This is a deeper field of fillies and mares, and she now draws wider (which are the obvious knocks) but a Soft track may help offset that if the inside deteriorates. The blinkers now go on and she looks set to run another honest race. Appeals as a solid each-way play at the price."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"ae06bf36-fed7-4c42-bdd5-c01f50c610eb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0cea2424-2339-4a39-b0f5-dbd90a99a210"}],"summary":"Navigator (#1) was brave when 2nd at Trentham behind Archaic Smile, with the 62kg impost telling the story late. He now comes here third-up and stepping to 1500m should hold no concerns if he enjoys an economical run in transit. He maps to settle off the speed with cover from his handy draw in what looks a genuinely run race. Unlucky in this race last year, he looks to get his chance to make amends and is the one they have to beat this year."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"c4a8bb59-adfb-411d-bdce-a14c41aebb45","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"150c8048-2b56-4841-a728-b8e649fbf876"}],"summary":"Checkmate (#7) was well supported in the Gr.3 Aotearoa Classic on Karaka Millions night and ran a bold race for 5th despite not having much luck in the straight. Now fourth-up, he looks suited stepping to 2000m, a distance he hasn\u2019t tackled since finishing 8th behind Broadsiding in the Rosehill Guineas last year. The wide draw may prove advantageous later in the day if the inside lanes deteriorate, and he should settle back of midfield with cover before blending into the race late. He shapes as a key player."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"67f5d5e9-2e08-4feb-ad9c-413dabebf018","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e420b114-2998-4cc0-87ca-9c541629fc1f"}],"summary":"Zantabulous (#4) handled the testing conditions better than her rivals at Te Aroha last start, surging clear for a dominant 4.3L win. This is a tougher R75 assignment, but Opie Bosson takes the reins from a low draw and will likely look to work away from the fence if required. She remains at 1600m and won\u2019t mind softer conditions underfoot again here. 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