Matamata 11 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HOLSTER ENGINEERING LALLY & SYMES SOUTH WAIKATO CUP 2000m Track: SOFT 5 Out 7.5m |
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Giacomo should be able to comfortably find the front.
LEVAKIA (3) is a very progressive stayer in the making, and she looks to be perfectly placed in this with 3kg less than she carried into sixth at Te Rapa just over a month ago. She won her penultimate start at Pukekohe before that, and she is the one to beat for us. ALTARI (4) was doing his best work late over a mile at Whanganui 17 days ago, and he is having his first start over a middle distance here. He cops a decent gate, and more importantly, he has Craig Grylls in the saddle for the first time. Each way. CROWN PRINCESS (5) capped off some solid improving form with a comfortable win by nearly a length at Taupo over 1800m. The extra furlong this time will be ideal, and she can repeat the dose. GIACOMO (2) has a good record here on his home track, and he is usually thereabouts at this level. Stick with him on an each-way basis. FLY MY WEY (1) has not won for some time, but he will be facing his easiest assignment in a while here. A 3kg claim will help. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Levakia can win this.
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| 1 | 03646 |
FLY MY WEY
MARK BROSNAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G R MACRAE Last start 6th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Savoir Faire carrying 56kg at $13.80. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track in the LR MATAMATA KAIMAI STAKES on February 14 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Diamond Jak with 53kg at $8. Rates highly and is worth including. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 77266 |
GIACOMO
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A C & L J E MACDONALD, KIM & PETER MCKAY Last start 6th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Leroy Brown carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kiwi Skyhawk carrying 53kg at $19.80. Has ability and looks one of the better chances. |
7 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 3 | 96216 |
LEVAKIA
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C & P BROWN, A C & M ENTING, B FOSTER, B & K KELSO, A & P KIRTON, G & M MALOY & E J VERHEYEN Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 2100m, slow going 3 len behind Just Call Me Jonny with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 2200m on a rain affected track defeating Ruach carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Is the one to beat in this. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 4 | 5x104 |
ALTARI
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG TE AKAU BOHEMIAN BEAUTY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Last start 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Belle Tribute carrying 56.5kg at $12.60. The start before that second last of 13 at Ellerslie on January 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sorghaghtani carrying 56.5kg at $13.30. Rates highly and should run well. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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| 5 | x9421 |
CROWN PRINCESS
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG TE AKAU GLITTERING RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Taupo February 22 over 1800m defeating Lucan carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind El Arish with 56.5kg at $3.30. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 6 | 60557 |
CLEESE
JOHN BELL 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K LEE, K BURNS, JSP SYNDICATE, T TE RITO, A PIPER-RANDELL, J BELL, A HILLS, S BELL & R BELL Last start 7th of 12 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Titled carrying 56.5kg at $42.90. The start before that ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1800m, in the wet; 8 len behind El Viento with 56.5kg at $8.10. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest. |
8 SAM MCNAB |
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| 7 | 98900 |
MY MAEBELLINE GIRL
KYLIE LITTLE 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG W W GREEN, V G JACOBSON, J KRZYZEWSKI & MISS K A LITTLE Last start ran last of 12 at this track on February 14 over 2000m, in the wet; 17 len behind Titled carrying 55kg at $32.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Ellerslie Hcp on January 31 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sinhaman with 54kg at $146.80. Tested on recent form. |
5 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 8 | 69509 |
NOVAK
CLINTON ISDALE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG CLINTON ISDALE At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on February 28 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Apex carrying 59.5kg at $24.20. The race before that 10th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind High Country with 59kg at $65.10. Looking to others. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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