{"id":32360,"date":"2026-09-16T10:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T22:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32360"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T22:09:53","slug":"matamata-tips-preview-wednesday-16-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/matamata-tips-preview-wednesday-16-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Matamata Tips & Preview | Wednesday 16 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matamata hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy8 and the rail out 6m. Conditions are overcast but clear, therefore it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see the track return to the Soft range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Matamata meeting on Wednesday 16 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Matamata Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Coniston<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Coniston (#3) got back in the field and raced greenly on debut over 1200m at Te Rapa, but still produced all the fastest closing splits that day, finishing into 7th. Michael McNab\u00a0<\/span>retains<\/span>\u00a0the ride for this second-up assignment, and he maps to settle a touch closer to the speed from a handy gate. Should take plenty of beating with any natural improvement from that debut effort.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R1 – WAHAROA TRANSPORT CO. (1995) LTD MDN 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Coniston (5)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
7<\/span> T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 01:36:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Sweet Torquer <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sweet Torquer (#8)\u00a0<\/span>didn’t<\/span>\u00a0have any\u00a0<\/span>favours<\/span>\u00a0last start at Cambridge Synthetic, posted without cover for the duration over 1550m, and she\u00a0<\/span>didn’t<\/span>\u00a0look as effective on the\u00a0<\/span>polytrack<\/span>\u00a0there either. Conditions underfoot here should suit her much better, and Warren Kennedy taking over is a positive. She maps to settle midfield with cover from a middle barrier, where\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>likely be<\/span>\u00a0saved for one run to see out the trip. An improved effort\u00a0<\/span>wouldn’t<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>surprise in<\/span>\u00a0what\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a very even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R2 – GCM FEEDS MDN 2000<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Sweet Torquer (5)<\/span>
J: Warren Kennedy<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
73645<\/span> T: Samantha Logan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 02:13:29 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Zaharias<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Zaharias (#6) is a 3yo Super Seth filly resuming here for the\u00a0<\/span>locally-based<\/span>\u00a0Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson stable, last seen finishing 11th in the 2yo KM at Ellerslie back in January.\u00a0<\/span>She’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0very boldly ahead of this, and though she\u00a0<\/span>hasn’t<\/span>\u00a0been asked for much of an effort in any of her hit-outs,\u00a0<\/span>she’s<\/span>\u00a0found the line well each time. Craig Grylls takes\u00a0<\/span>over<\/span>\u00a0and she maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover from a nice low gate. Hard to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R3 – CLOTHIER FARMS MDN 1050<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Zaharias (3)<\/span>
J: Craig Grylls<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
2230X<\/span> T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 02:42:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Places To Be<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Places To Be (#2) heads into this first-up assignment for Kelly Van Dyk with no public trials to speak of, which is a slight query. Even though a genuine tempo can be expected here, she looks fast enough to find the front from the outside gate regardless. If she can get there,\u00a0<\/span>she’ll<\/span>\u00a0take all sorts of catching.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R4 – RBC RACING 1050<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Places To Be (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew Cameron<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
24X4X<\/span> T: Kelly Van Dyk<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 03:21:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 5<\/div>\n
14 Rhaena<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Rhaena<\/span>\u00a0(#14) is a 3yo Jon Snow filly on debut for Andrew Forsman who has been given plenty of time ahead of making her first\u00a0<\/span>raceday<\/span>\u00a0appearance.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0had the benefit of three spaced out trials, and\u00a0<\/span>she’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>seemingly gotten<\/span>\u00a0better with each one. George Rooke taking the reins is a\u00a0<\/span>plus, and<\/span>\u00a0going off the tactical speed\u00a0<\/span>she’s<\/span>\u00a0shown in those trials, she maps to settle handy from a middle barrier. Bold debut showing\u00a0<\/span>wouldn’t<\/span>\u00a0surprise.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R5 – WAHAROA HEAVY DIESEL MDN 1200<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td> 14. Rhaena (9)<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 03:55:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 6<\/div>\n
1 La Danza<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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La Danza (#1) resumes here, last seen finishing 11th behind Solid Gold in the Gr.3 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie back in April.\u00a0<\/span>She’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0nicely ahead of her return, getting home strongly late.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0yet to be tested\u00a0<\/span>at<\/span>\u00a0a trip shorter than 1560m, so this 1400m fresh is naturally a slight concern. She maps to settle back in the field from a wide\u00a0<\/span>gate, but<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>expect<\/span>\u00a0her to be flashing home late. She\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a solid each-way chance in a very even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R6 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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1. La Danza (11)<\/span>
J: Tom Wigram<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
3220X<\/span> T: Darryn & Briar Weatherley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 04:31:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata Race 7<\/div>\n
4 Typhoon Lucy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Typhoon Lucy (#4) is a\u00a0<\/span>locally-trained<\/span>\u00a04yo Dundeel mare for Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson who resumes here, last seen winning by 0.7L over 1400m in Maiden company here back in March.\u00a0<\/span>She’s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0very well ahead of her return, which should have her ready to go for this. Michael McNab\u00a0<\/span>retains<\/span>\u00a0the ride from a nice low gate, where she maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover.\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0the one to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R7 – WAHAROA INDUSTRIAL PARK 1400<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Typhoon Lucy (2)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
461X<\/span> T: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 05:07:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Sweet But Psycho<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sweet But Psycho (#5)\u00a0<\/span>couldn’t<\/span>\u00a0get past With Grace late last start over 2400m at\u00a0<\/span>Te<\/span>\u00a0Rapa, beaten just a short margin into 2nd – form\u00a0<\/span>that’s<\/span>\u00a0since been franked by With Grace winning again in a canter over the weekend. Michael McNab\u00a0<\/span>retains<\/span>\u00a0the ride, and she maps to settle midfield with cover from a middle barrier. Looks to find the right race to go one better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Matamata R8 – ROBERT BRUCE CLOTHIER MEMORIAL<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Sweet But Psycho (10)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 58kg<\/span><\/div>
43222<\/span> T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 16\/09\/2026 05:49:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matamata hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy8 and the rail out 6m. Conditions are overcast but clear, therefore it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see the track return to the Soft range. Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Matamata meeting on Wednesday 16 September below: Matamata Race 1 3 Coniston Tip of The Day Coniston (#3) got back in the field and raced greenly on debut over 1200m at Te Rapa, but…<\/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":[582],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-32360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"16\/09\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"45","race_id":"721fde68-969d-4a87-aa9c-3d9c4b29d39e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"667243e2-b528-40b8-b579-effc07cc8b42"}],"summary":"Coniston (#3) got back in the field and raced greenly on debut over 1200m at Te Rapa, but still produced all the fastest closing splits that day, finishing into 7th. Michael McNab retains the ride for this second-up assignment, and he maps to settle a touch closer to the speed from a handy gate. Should take plenty of beating with any natural improvement from that debut effort."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"6210aa88-bc80-4173-93ac-21d1d584c655","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a24eaafc-ff2c-4d3a-a503-81ed74c523e2"}],"summary":"Sweet Torquer (#8) didn't have any favours last start at Cambridge Synthetic, posted without cover for the duration over 1550m, and she didn't look as effective on the polytrack there either. Conditions underfoot here should suit her much better, and Warren Kennedy taking over is a positive. She maps to settle midfield with cover from a middle barrier, where she\u2019ll likely be saved for one run to see out the trip. An improved effort wouldn't surprise in what looks a very even field."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"27a0f6cb-1133-49e8-b5b6-f804ef5ccb85","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"adb98b4f-a4ec-44f6-ac8e-fdfbd0aa7f0d"}],"summary":"Zaharias (#6) is a 3yo Super Seth filly resuming here for the locally-based Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson stable, last seen finishing 11th in the 2yo KM at Ellerslie back in January. She's trialled very boldly ahead of this, and though she hasn't been asked for much of an effort in any of her hit-outs, she's found the line well each time. Craig Grylls takes over and she maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover from a nice low gate. Hard to beat."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"0f8871a7-9894-4205-ad3a-6cc89fdbd407","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4522cbf0-b326-4aff-a4ce-89c2e15479da"}],"summary":"Places To Be (#2) heads into this first-up assignment for Kelly Van Dyk with no public trials to speak of, which is a slight query. Even though a genuine tempo can be expected here, she looks fast enough to find the front from the outside gate regardless. If she can get there, she'll take all sorts of catching."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"cefd490e-9c1d-42c1-bf0e-da4b336ac821","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"37c06703-2769-4b40-8595-3a065192592f"}],"summary":"La Danza (#1) resumes here, last seen finishing 11th behind Solid Gold in the Gr.3 Championship Stakes at Ellerslie back in April. She's trialled nicely ahead of her return, getting home strongly late. She\u2019s yet to be tested at a trip shorter than 1560m, so this 1400m fresh is naturally a slight concern. She maps to settle back in the field from a wide gate, but expect her to be flashing home late. She looks a solid each-way chance in a very even field."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"0c94313a-f87d-4794-85f4-ece4c245dd59","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"92fb7aec-c06a-4024-8b7f-8b4926a2030e"}],"summary":"Typhoon Lucy (#4) is a locally-trained 4yo Dundeel mare for Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson who resumes here, last seen winning by 0.7L over 1400m in Maiden company here back in March. She's trialled very well ahead of her return, which should have her ready to go for this. Michael McNab retains the ride from a nice low gate, where she maps to settle ahead of midfield with cover. Looks the one to beat."}]},{"author_id":"45","race_id":"8f2f4b7f-40d1-44c1-aa1d-535e66d41f09","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"21a0ad16-3e8e-427d-9072-8f998935762d"}],"summary":"Sweet But Psycho (#5) couldn't get past With Grace late last start over 2400m at Te Rapa, beaten just a short margin into 2nd - form that's since been franked by With Grace winning again in a canter over the weekend. Michael McNab retains the ride, and she maps to settle midfield with cover from a middle barrier. 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