Meeting News
Matamata RC | Thursday 29 February RACE DAY
Race Day
Weather: Fine
Track: Now Soft 6
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: No Rain Last 24 Hours
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 12.28pm Thursday 29 February
Race Day
Weather: Fine
Track: Soft 7
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: No Rain Last 24 Hours
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 6.42am Thursday 29 February
Wednesday Afternoon
Weather: Fine
Track: Soft 7
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: No Rain Last 24 Hours
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 4.33pm Wednesday 28 February
Wednesday Morning
Weather: Fine
Track: Heavy 8
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: No Rain Last 24 Hours
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 9.22am Wednesday 28 February
Withdrawal Morning
Weather: Showery
Track: Heavy 8
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: 9mm Rain Last 24 Hours
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 8.35am Tuesday 27 February
Nomination Morning
Weather: Showery
Track: Soft 7
Moisture Meter: N/A
Rail: Out 3m
Rainfall: 20mm Rain Last 24hrs
Irrigation: Nil
Weather and Track updated at 8.20am Monday 26 February
Head Stipe: Lauren Selvakumaran 027 260 0646
A R60 1200m ($18,500) has been added to the Taupo meeting on Friday 8 March as an 8th race.
One trial over 1100m has been scheduled prior to the Matamata meeting on Thursday 29 February 2024. Horses must have been placed 1, 2 or 3 in a Group or Listed Race. These nominations will close with the bureau on Tuesday 28 February at 12 noon.
Apprentice Riders:
Ngakau Hailey (a4) c/- 027 828 9311
Ace Lawson-Carroll (a3) 027 666 9604
Tayla Mitchell (a2) c/- 027 435 1015
Bailey Rogerson (a3) c/- 027 673 2282
Ngakau Hailey (a4) c/- 027 828 9311
Ace Lawson-Carroll (a3) 027 666 9604
Tayla Mitchell (a2) c/- 027 435 1015
Bailey Rogerson (a3) c/- 027 673 2282
Senior Riders:
Kozzi Asano c/- 027 443 1175
Courtney Barnes c/- 027 673 2282
Matthew Cameron c/- 027 738 9120
Darren Danis c/- 027 738 9120
Joe Doyle c/- 027 673 2282
Ryan Elliot c/- 021 944 819
Jasmine Fawcett c/- 027 828 9311
Per-Anders Graberg c/- 027 285 5212
Bridget Grylls c/- 027 435 1015
Craig Grylls c/- 027 285 5212
Masa Hashizume 027 363 4089
Ulrika Holmquist c/- 021 1477378
Billy Jacobson c/- 021 078 8355
Vikas Jalalkuncha 0210 812 9795
Warren Kennedy c/- 021 078 8355
Kelly Myers c/- 027 738 9120
Sam Weatherley c/- 027 285 5212
ACCESS TO SADDLING ENCLOSURE
Following consultation with the New Zealand Trainers’ Association & Racing Clubs, it has been agreed that entry to the Saddling Enclosures at all thoroughbred racing venues will be restricted to Licensed Trainers & Registered Persons. In conjunction with this directive, the minimum age for staff to enter these areas is 14 years unless a Stipendiary Steward has granted prior approval. In order to enforce this policy, Licensed Trainers and Licensed Persons must display their official NZTR ID card to gain access to the Saddling Enclosure areas on raceday.
Licence Display:
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licenced staff wear their licence badges so that they are clearly visible at all times. Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.
To assist security in ensuring that only authorised people are allowed into the raceday stalls area it is essential that all licence-holders and licenced staff wear their licence badges so that they are clearly visible at all times. Security do not necessarily know trainers and other licence holders by sight and wearing licence badges so that they are easily seen will prevent any unnecessary embarrassment in accessing the stalls area.