Matamata   11 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 2000m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 7.5m  

Genuine tempo from Jake leading Released. RELEASED (8) was beaten by a nose on debut, and then was less than a length from the winner when finishing runner-up again 2 weeks ago at Pukekohe, when starting from a wide gate. He tries a middle distance for his peak effort third up, and he goes on top for us. THE KING OF JAZZ (9) treks North from New Plymouth, and his last start as favourite when finishing fourth over a mile at Trentham was full of merit. The extra 400m is ideal, and he can take this out, so follow your money. LA DANZA (13) has been running on strongly in each of her 4 starts to date, and she was third at Taupo 17 days ago. She is likely to sit off the pace, and if she is close enough when they turn for home, she is good enough to have the last say. THEE AULD TRICK (12) will be peaking third up from a spell, and a handy gate will be an assist here. She is not out of this at some decent each-way value. SUMMER IN LONDON (14) was probably half a run short at Pukekohe a fortnight ago, and she is right up to winning. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thee Old Trick and Summer In London, are both each-way chances.
1 4362 COSMIC PURSUIT
TONY PIKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
MR S LEUNG
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 0.0 len behind Camacho carrying 55.5kg at $5.10. The run before that 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Volunteer with 58.5kg at $15.70. Worth including.
12
SAM MCNAB
LIGHT GREEN,BLACK STRIPE,SLEEVES,LIGHT GREEN HALVED,BLACK STRIPES CAP
2 8x683 GUIPAGO
MARK BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A GIBBS MNZM, B J LEACH, W J POTTER, R A EGAN, M BROSNAN, D B HARRIS & C W GIBBS
Last start 3rd in a small field at Te Aroha on March 6 over 2200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Alikat with 58.5kg at $6.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rob's Mistake carrying 58.5kg at $28.60. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.
11
JOE DOYLE
BLACK, PINK STARS, PINK SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
3 33750 LET'S DANCE
PAM GERARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, HAPPY FEET SYNDICATE, J-SKI SYNDICATE & SAVVY RACING LIONS SYNDICATE (MGR: KEITH MCDONALD)
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 21 len behind My Fair Lily with 56.5kg at $22.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Another Floozie carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. Can sneak into the finish.
7
LIME, WHITE CHECKS,WHITE HALVED, BLACK HORSE SILHOUETTE, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
4 560 KING'S TROOP
DARREL LANG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
TIM HARRISON
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Volunteer carrying 58.5kg at $41.60. The start before that 6th of 16 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nick Time with 57.5kg at $20.80. Makes very little appeal.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BROWN, AQUA QUARTERS, ARMBAND, CAP
5 x6556 UP WITH ACE
BENJAMIN KING
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Y L S LAM
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Shining Pearl with 57.5kg at $9.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Savvy Donna carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Among the better chances.
5
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE DIAMOND, WHITE ARMBANDS & CAP
6 3x797 DUN TALKIN'
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG

Most recently 7th of 9 at Hawera on February 27 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Starpello with 58.5kg at $5.60. The race before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Volunteer carrying 58.5kg at $23.60. Definite winning chance. Worth following up.
14
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASH, ARMBAND
7 3651x JAKE
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 1.75 len Te Aroha September 21 over 3100m in the wet defeating Dorothy's Daughter carrying 65kg at $16.90. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Thunder Lotus with 58.5kg at $24.10. Will be better for this hitout.
1
ERIN M LEIGHTON
Red, white band & arm bands, light blue sleeves & cap
8 22 RELEASED
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K G & H A BURGESS & MATHA BLOODSTOCK
Third race start today. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Speedie O'reilly carrying 57kg at $5.20. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Castle Rock carrying 58kg at $14.60. Capable of a better showing. Expected to feature.
4
M CAMERON
WHITE, GOLD AND BLACK BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
9 024 THE KING OF JAZZ
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CHRIS RUSSELL & PRETTY POLLY BLOODSTOCK
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Trentham on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Summit Up with 58kg at $5. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Captain Stan carrying 58kg at $6.70. Finds a nice race this time and looks hard to beat.
9
C J GRYLLS
BLACK, WHITE R, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, WHITE CAP, BLACK STRIPES
10 0460 BOWMAN
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Most recently second last of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bertie Wooster with 58kg at $14.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Burnerphone carrying 57.5kg at $25.20. Good enough to turn things around.
8
RYAN ELLIOT
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASH, ARMBAND
11 00 DA ACE
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1100m, in the wet; 9 len behind Bellatrix with 55kg at $29.30. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Silent Spy carrying 55kg at $56.40. Needs to lift.
10
JACK TAPLIN
 SCREAMIN GREEN, RED BRACES, CAP
12 04x08 THEE AULD TRICK
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
FRONTIER FARM 2015 LTD, M R LEACH, W MCLEAN & WAIKATO STUD LTD
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Young Jackson carrying 56.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Camacho carrying 56.5kg at $17.80. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks very hard to beat.
3
SAMANTHA COLLETT
WHITE, GREEN AND ROYAL BLUE WAIKATO STUD LOGO,GREEN SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPES, GREEN CAP, NAVY QUARTERS , PEAK
13 2633 LA DANZA
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
I B PATTON
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 11 at Taupo on February 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Camacho carrying 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Golden Jacket carrying 55kg at $3.20. Great chance to break through.
6
TAYLA MITCHELL
BLACK,RED STAR,HOOPS SLEEVES,RED STARS CAP
14 5206 SUMMER IN LONDON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TE AKAU SUMMER IN THE CITY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Most recently 6th of 14 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bertie Wooster with 56kg at $7.20. Before that 11th of 13 at Trentham in the G2 Lowland Stks on January 31 over 2100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Ultimate Habit carrying 56.5kg at $19.90. Working up to a win. Terrific chance to return to form.
2
M MCNAB
ORANGE,ROYAL BLUE FIVE STARS,ORANGE SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE STRIPES