Wednesday Racing Tips - Matamata 14/05/25

There are nine fantastic races due to be held at Matamata this Wednesday and the best horse racing betting sites have all the odds listed ready for you to make your selections.

To make life as easy as possible for you, we have already run our eye through the card and picked out some of the best bets of the day and have spotlighted three races which stand out on Wednesday’s competitive card.

Whether you want to back a short priced favourite, a long shot or simply want to unlock the very best value, then you have come to the right page as we have every angle of Wednesday’s fantastic card covered.

(Note: Odds provided by Pickelbet)

Selections:
Life of Riley – 2.70
Vinei Su – 3.10
Charming Emperor – 12.00

BEST BET – Life of Riley

Life of Riley is our best bet of the day and this race looks like the ideal opportunity to get off the mark. Having just had the one run, she showed real flashes when finishing second on debut and under the tutelage and guidance of Craig Grylls even more can be expected here.

THE DANGER – Vinei Su

Vinei Su looks to be one of the main dangers, having had just two starts she showed improvement from her debut effort when finishing fourth last time out. Although she still has plenty to prove, she looks to be trending in the right direction.

VALUE BET – Charming Emperor

If those near the top of the market make little appeal then it could be worth siding with Charming Emperor. Like Vinei Su he has had two starts and is improving with each run. He finished third last time out and could be in with a chance at a big price.

Selections:
Vesphire – 4.50
Miriam – 5.50
Callada- 9.00

BEST BET – Callada

Callada is one of the least exposed horses in the field and has one win from his first four starts. A third place effort last time is decent form and he could well have the class to land a second victory here.

THE DANGER – Vesphire

Vesphire is likely to jump as the favourite and it’s easy to see why. Without a win in four starts, she takes a step down in class here and will hope to make her presence count.

VALUE BET - Afterglo

Afterglo is one of the least horses exposed horses in the field but looks to be a horse potentially going places. A winner on debut more can be expected and at a decent price he could go close.

Selections:
Let’s Dance – 3.80
Pistol Whip – 4.60
Madame Kiwi – 10.00

BEST BET – Let’s Dance

Let’s Dance will jump off as the favourite and he is another horse on the card that will be taking a step down in class. By no means a prolific winner he usually gives his running and should be there or there abouts.

THE DANGER – Pistol Whip

Pistol Whip has a very similar profile to the favourite and will set off looking for a first career victory. Well bred, he has failed to live up to the hype so far in his career and will hope to take a big leap here.

VALUE BET – Madame Kiwi

This will be Madame Kiwi’s second start and she will want to improve on her debut effort where she finished well  down the field. She is nicely bred and hopes will be high that she can leave that debut well behind here.

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Craig Grylls is our jockey of the day. The current leader of the New Zealand jockey championship, he looks to have several interesting rides to help him extend his lead out in front even more.

Other rides: 
R1 – 3 – Predominance  – 7.00
R2 – 10 – Alacritous – 7.00
R3–4 – The Exponent – 4.20
R4 – 7 – Viva Glam – 5.50
R7 – 7 – Miriam – 7.00
R8–8 – Life of Riley – 2.70

Wednesday is full of competitive racing and there looks to be plenty of opportunities throughout the card to create some exciting multiples.

Whoever Craig Grylls decides to ride could be in with a decent chance and it could be worth taking a look at this treble which focuses on his rides.

R3 – 4 – The Exponent – $4.20
R4 – 7 – Viva Glam – $5.50
R8 – 7 – Life of Riley – $2.70

Total Odds = $61.30
$10 Stake = $623.70 Return!

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Racecourse Trifecta Tip

1st: 1, 4, 9, 15

2nd: 1, 4, 9, 15

3rd: 1, 4, 9, 15

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