Matamata 11 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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AKW FARRIER LTD 2YO 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7.5m |
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Genuine pace with Excite taking up the running ahead of Capital Express and In The Vineyard. SEIZE THE DAY (2) had been trialling up well before finishing third as an odds-on favourite when making his debut at Ellerslie 18 days ago. He will be better for the experience, and the extra 100m is ideal. Follow your money, as he is the one to beat here. EXCITE (1) won a Pukekohe trial very easily before being beaten by a nose on debut at New Plymouth nearly 4 weeks ago. If he is not already looking for more ground, he can go one better. IN THE VINEYARD (6) has yet to run a bad race and has been placed in all of his 3 starts on heavy tracks. He has a fitness edge over the top 2 picks, and she is ready to win a race at short notice. ROSE AYE REIGN (9) did not do much right on debut when racing greenly and finishing at the rear of the field at Ellerslie just over 2 weeks ago. She had cruised home to win a trial before her debut run, and she can make amends. Include. CAPITAL EXPRESS (3) has needed his race day experience, and he is now ready to figure in the top 3. Value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Seize The Day and Excite can make the quinella.
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EXCITE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG C R LITT & H J LITT Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.1 len behind Ronaldo carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Better for that experience and looks set to break the maiden status. |
4 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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SEIZE THE DAY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TE AKAU 2025 MAGIC COLTS BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 57.5kg at $1.60. Rates highly and can break through. |
7 O P BOSSON |
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CAPITAL EXPRESS
PAUL PERTAB 2YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG B KENDALL, R A CARTER, L PERTAB & P PERTAB Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 7 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Stromlinien with 57kg at $4.30. Second-up 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 57.5kg at $17.50. One of the chances. |
6 RYAN ELLIOT |
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LET ME BE
CLIFF GOSS 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CLIFF GOSS & DARRYL HEAPHY First-starter by Turn Me Loose out of Fonts De L'algar. Prefer to let go without a strong market move. |
8 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SIR RICHIE
STEPHEN RALPH 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG STUART & CHERIE HOPE First starter by Thunder Down Under out of Monarch. Only trial was August 26 at Te Awamutu when third over 600m. Barrier an advantage. Watch for market moves. |
1 JACK TAPLIN |
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IN THE VINEYARD
TONY PIKE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG PIKE RACING LTD Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Ronaldo with 54.5kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind King Of The Air carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Well placed. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching. |
3 JOE DOYLE |
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LUMUMBA
CODY COLE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG BLACK DIAMOND RACING CLUB LUMUMBA SYNDICATE (MGR: TIM BARRY) Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 9 at Pukekohe in the LR Counties Chllng on November 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind De Armas with 55kg at $11.50. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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SHAMELIA KIRK
ROBBIE PATTERSON 2YO FILLY 55.0KG Filly by Shamexpress making her first appearance. Won trial at Foxton over 1000m on March 3. Prefer to see her under race conditions. |
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ROSE AYE REIGN
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING BLUSHING BEAUTY SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) At debut, ran last of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Summer Schemer with 55.5kg at $7. Solid top 4 contender. |
5 M MCNAB |
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SPECULATE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, REDBANK PTY LTD (MGR: P FAVRETTO), C A LEISHMAN & D W LAKE Was at big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Belle Rebelle carrying 55.5kg at $37.80. Will need to improve sharply. |
2 M CAMERON |
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