Matamata trial review 6 October 2026

Heat 2 – 2YO – Catchweight – 800m (48.18)

1^st – 2y f PRINCESS GRAZIE trained by S Marsh

2^nd – 2y c RISING LEGACY trained by P & S McKay

3^rd – 2y f VIA ROMA trained by L Noble

Summary: “Capitalist filly a $120,000 MM buy from the Gold Coast for Stephen Marsh, a very nice mover and professional in winning her heat from off the speed, she looks a natural 2YO as she is bred to be and will pay to follow her early in her career.”

Horse To Follow: 2y f PRINCESS GRAZIE

Heat 11 – MDN 4YO&UP – Catchweight – 800m (47.21)

1^st – 4y g OUR LYKOI trained by Nolan & Orting

2^nd – 4y m WOMAN IN CHARGE trained by Walker & Bergerson

3^rd – 4y g MULBERRY GROVE trained by G Old

Summary: “WOMAN IN CHARGE was under a tight rein in 2nd in a quick trial having first trial since February, yet to clear maidens but has been showing good ability and only a matter of time before she picks up a win in the right barn.”

Horse To Follow: 4y m WOMAN IN CHARGE

Heat 12 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (59.41))

1^st – 4y m CONVINCED trained by B King

2^nd – 5y m ROMILLY trained by Richardson & Norvall

3^rd – 4y m COSMIC DREAM trained by James & Wellwood

Summary: “CONVINCED had to be convinced to do it this time, the new addition to Benjamin King’s stable impressed in a trial at Avondale recently, once pushed out she really dug in late but was against a number of quiet rides in this open class trial, MISS BO PEEP travelled beautifully back towards the rear, a typical Wexford trial.”

Horses To Follow: 4y m CONVINCED & 5y m MISS BO PEEP

Heat 15 – OPEN – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.34)

1^st – 7y m NIGELLA LANE trained by R Manning

2^nd – 5y m MOSCHINO trained by M Falconer

3^rd – 5y g VOLUNTEER trained by Richardson & Norvall

Summary: “Massive trial from MOSCHINO the 5YO mare thrived on the firm tracks over last summer and put down an impressive return for Margaret Falconer, snagged early, she was bolting in the run and out late to finish 2nd. She looks to have come to hand early in the prep and set for a good campaign.”

Horse To Follow: 5y m MOSCHINO

Heat 21 – MDN 3YO – Catchweight – 1000m (1.00.07)

1^st – 3y f IN TOO DEEP trained by Richardson & Norvall

2^nd – 3y g LIVIN’IN SIN trained by Hillis & Cole

3^rd – 3y g TARTARIAN trained by O’Sullivan & Scott

Summary: “Ocean Park filly is only neat in size but a forward going type and professional, she’s now a two-time trial winner and won both off the front, the heat at Rotorua was full of talent behind her, placed conservatively she can pick up an early win.”

Horses To Follow: 3y f IN TOO DEEP