Boudvillain to ride Mathrin in Corowa Cup

Chasing a tenth career win, the Michael Travers-trained Mathrin will look to defend her title in the 2026 Corowa Cup.
In 2025, stable apprentice Amy O’Driscoll was in the saddle as the Deep Field mare powered to a half-length victory.
The eight-year-old will arrive in Corowa with good form behind her, with a recent second in the Cowra Cup proving she still has plenty left to offer.
Fresh off a fourth in the Tom Patton Cup (1800m) on February 18, Mathrin will be fit and ready to fire when contesting Saturday’s $40,000 feature.
In a massive boost, NSW’s leading jockey, Pierre Boudvillain, has been booked for the ride, and despite the awkward draw (gate 10), there will be confidence that the old girl can deliver connections another win.
It won’t be a walk in the park, though, with Kym Davison set to start Canny Hell (Brittany Button, 57.5kg), Rob Potter racing last-start Kembla Grange winner Tavolo (Damon Buddler, 56.5kg), while the in-form Deepwater Artist (Quayde Krogh, 55kg) will carry the minimum (55kg) for Matthew Kelley.
Travers is set to take another big team to the races at Corowa.
Notafoni (Pierre Boudvillain, gate 3) and Blue Cattle Dog (Brittany Button, gate 7) contest the 1000m Maiden Plate, and Teresprit (Pierre Boudvillain, gate 4) resumes in the 1000m Benchmark 66 Handicap.
Kahawaty (Claire Ramsbotham, gate 4), following up a good third in the Holbrook Cup, is back in grade, taking on the 1300m Benchmark 58 Handicap.
Rounding out the stable’s chances, Freud (Quayde Krogh, gate 3) has drawn nicely in the 1600m Class Two Handicap.
Travers and the team are in for a busy week, with runners entered at Warwick Farm on Wednesday and Wagga on Thursday ahead of the Albury Gold Cup carnival on March 19-20.
Words: Jeff Hanson
Image: Bradley Photos
