Matamata Race 8

MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES KAIMAI STAKES

Prize Money: $90,909

GIGI (6) has been given a freshen up after racing a touch flat in the QEII Cup over 2400m at Ellerslie just over 6 weeks ago. She doesn't mind some cut in the ground, and she can bounce straight back into the money here. SASSY LASS (13) has been rather disappointing this season after finishing a close-up third when resuming in the spring. This field has been ravaged by scratchings, which should see this mare settle closer to the pace than usual. She won't lack fitness, and a form reversal is on the cards. DODDLE (12) has won on this course over the trip before, and even though a heavy track is not usually for her, she can still figure in the top 3 now that the field has fallen away. HE'S A DOOZY (3) will come right into this on a wet track, and his last start fourth in the G3 Trentham Stakes was very good. He can win this without it being a shock. DIAMOND JAK (2) likes it here, and a heavy track will enhance his top 3 prospects.

Distance: 2000m
Class: OPN HCP
Track: Heavy
Weather: Raining
Surface: Grass

Rail Position: True | 14mm Rain Last 24 Hours | 18mm Rain Last 7 Days

Diamond Jak (1) 15200
Trainer: Mark Brosnan(Matamata)
Jockey: Rory Hutchings (Last 50: 3-5-2)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $265,886
Win / Place: 17% / 48%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Jakkalberry

Dam: Gurus Spirit

Dam's Sire: Ishiguru

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 7-8-4

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

8: 2-2-0

Season

8: 2-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-2-0

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

4th Up

4: 0-2-1

Metro

30: 7-6-3

Non-Metro

9: 0-2-1

Good

5: 0-1-1

Soft

10: 1-0-1

Heavy

24: 6-7-2

Clockwise

10: 1-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

29: 6-5-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 3-5-2

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

2000m - 2400m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Comes here after a 14th behind Sinhaman two weeks ago over 2200m at Ellerslie. Would have to improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
14th of 15	31/1/26	ELLS	2200m	OPN HCP	13	Kendra Bakker	60kg	Soft 5	2:21.03	56.2 km/h	0.36.51	9.23L	-	$55	70	$59,091	-	1. Sinhaman 2. Kiwi Skyhawk 3. Whangaehu	Stld last, still Bk Tn-No Fin
70 Day Spell
13th of 14	22/11/25	PUKE	2100m	OPN HCP	11	Samantha Collett	57.5kg	Good 4	2:12.78	56.9 km/h	0.34.52	3.20L	-	$17	18	$154,545	-	1. Final Return 2. Rosetown Princess 3. Aftermath	Slow Bk OTR, Imprv Wd Tn, Bltd
2nd of 12	4/11/25	ELLS	2000m	WFA	3	Samantha Collett	59kg	Good 4	2:04.06	58.0 km/h	0.36.28	2.30L	-	$28	8	$136,364	$25,227	1. El Vencedor 2. Diamond Jak 3. Sharp 'N' Smart	Slow-Stld Midf, Up Clsr Tn, ROS
5th of 5	27/10/25	TE R	2400m	OPN HCP	3	Opie Bosson	60.5kg	Soft 5	2:33.77	56.2 km/h	0.35.55	1.90L	-	$7.70	23	$45,455	$1,136	1. Wolfgang 2. Quick Fire 3. Canheroc	Stld Bk, Urgd before tn-Btld on
1st of 7	4/10/25	MATA	2000m	OPN HCP	3	Opie Bosson	58kg	Heavy 10	2:15.70	53.1 km/h	0.38.36	1.50L	-	$5.00	14	$45,455	$26,136	1. Diamond Jak 2. Rosetown Princess 3. What A Charma	Stld Bk OTF, Kn To Tn, ROS
1st of 9	20/9/25	ELLS	2100m	OPN HCP	7	Matthew Cameron	55.5kg	Soft 5	2:13.47	56.6 km/h	0.34.25	0.10L	-	$11	14	$59,091	$33,977	1. Diamond Jak 2. Pacheco 3. Quick Fire	Stld Midf OTF, Imprv Tn-Too Good

He's A Doozy (3) 40324
Trainer: Lisa Latta(Awapuni)
Jockey: Kelly Myers (Last 50: 2-8-9)
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $620,932
Win / Place: 19% / 33%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Zacinto

Dam: The Dewdrop

Dam's Sire: O'Reilly

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 10-6-1

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-1-1

1st Up

6: 0-2-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-0

3rd Up

6: 2-1-1

4th Up

6: 0-1-0

Metro

47: 9-6-1

Non-Metro

4: 1-0-0

Good

25: 7-1-1

Soft

15: 1-3-0

Heavy

11: 2-2-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

50: 10-6-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 2-8-9

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2100m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band]

Comments

Comes here after a fourth in the Trentham Stakes won by Rosso four weeks ago over 2100m at Trentham. Can feature with the right run.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 15	17/1/26	TREN	2100m	OPN-SW&P	14	Amber Riddell	55kg	Soft 6	2:13.49	56.6 km/h	0.35.17	1.80L	-	$25	22	$136,364	$6,818	1. Rosso 2. Royal Flower 3. One Bold Cat	Stld 3WNC 6th-Ld Wd Tn-Game Fin
2nd of 6	26/12/25	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	5	Amber Riddell	59kg	Heavy 8	1:39.80	57.7 km/h	0.36.29	3.00L	-	$4.40	26	$45,455	$8,409	1. Bridal Train 2. He's A Doozy 3. McKhan	Stld 4th Otr, Up Wd Tn-Big Fin
3rd of 9	30/11/25	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	1	Amber Riddell	57kg	Good 4	1:36.01	60.0 km/h	0.33.88	0.30L	-	$13	18	$45,455	$4,091	1. Electron 2. Tisse 3. He's A Doozy	Slow, Thru to Trail Tn-Off, game
12th of 13	12/11/25	RICC	1600m	OPN HCP	11	Matthew Cameron	56kg	Good 4	1:33.73	61.5 km/h	0.36.22	11.50L	-	$29	17	$227,273	-	1. Mystic Park 2. Sir Albert 3. Cannon Hill	Hndy 4th Otr-Chal Tn, Wknd
4th of 9	26/10/25	TREN	1600m	OPN HCP	2	Kelly Myers	56.5kg	Soft 6	1:42.29	56.3 km/h	0.37.71	6.80L	-	$19	162	$90,909	$4,545	1. Hi Yo Sass Bomb 2. The Scunner 3. Trosettee	Stld 4th OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, Fght
162 Day Spell
6th of 7	21/10/25	FOXT	1400m	Trial	4	Kavish Chowdhoory	-	Soft 7	1:36.38	52.3 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Island Hop 2. Another Won't Hurt 3. Kick On	-

Gigi (5) 21527
Trainer: Jim Pender(Tauranga)
Jockey: Matt Cartwright (Last 50: 7-3-3)
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $216,745
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Ghibellines

Dam: Hilarious

Dam's Sire: Raise The Flag

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 6-9-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

8: 2-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

3: 1-1-1

Metro

20: 2-6-1

Non-Metro

13: 4-3-1

Good

14: 4-2-0

Soft

10: 1-4-1

Heavy

8: 1-3-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

18: 5-4-1

Anti-Clockwise

15: 1-5-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 7-3-3

Trainer

W 0% P 100%

Distance

W 8.48% P 24%

Track

W 18% P 39%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2400m

Gear Changes

Hoof Pads (Front) OFF [Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll]

Comments

Comes back in grade after finding Santa Catalina too classy last start, beaten 4 lengths into seventh in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (City Of Auckland) over 2400m at Ellerslie. Tough to beat on best efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
7th of 10	1/1/26	ELLS	2400m	OPN HCP	1	Triston Moodley	53kg	Soft 6	2:31.87	56.9 km/h	0.38.79	4.22L	-	$4.10	19	$227,273	$3,409	1. Santa Catalina 2. Trust In You 3. The Odyssey	Trld Pc, Hld Up Tn-Lost chance
2nd of 14	13/12/25	TE R	2400m	OPN HCP	3	Triston Moodley	53kg	Good 3	2:26.49	59.0 km/h	0.35.84	0.20L	-	$4.20	21	$127,273	$23,545	1. Sharp 'N' Smart 2. Gigi 3. The Odyssey	Stld Midf OTR, Hld Wd Tn, ROS
5th of 14	22/11/25	PUKE	2100m	OPN HCP	4	Wiremu Pinn	53kg	Good 4	2:12.78	56.9 km/h	0.33.66	0.80L	-	$5.20	21	$154,545	$3,864	1. Final Return 2. Rosetown Princess 3. Aftermath	Stld Midf OTR, Bk Wd Tn, Fght
1st of 10	1/11/25	TAUR	2100m	OPN HCP	5	George Rooke	58kg	Good 4	2:08.57	58.8 km/h	0.35.26	0.10L	-	$5.70	20	$45,455	$26,136	1. Gigi 2. Solidify 3. Sassy Lass	Stld 3rd OTR, Up 3WNC Tn, Game
2nd of 12	12/10/25	ROTO	1950m	OPN HCP	8	George Rooke	54kg	Soft 7	1:59.95	58.5 km/h	0.36.29	0.50L	-	$4.00	28	$72,727	$13,455	1. What A Charma 2. Gigi 3. Rosetown Princess	Stld Midf OTR, Imprv Clsr Tn-ROS
3rd of 7	14/9/25	TE R	1600m	OPN HCP	5	Joe Doyle	54kg	Heavy 9	1:41.62	56.7 km/h	0.37.01	3.80L	-	$4.70	22	$45,455	$4,091	1. Agera 2. Aftermath 3. Gigi	Set Pc OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght On

Fly My Wey (6) 86036
Trainer: Mark Brosnan(Matamata)
Jockey: Elen Nicholas (a0)(Last 50: 3-2-5)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $233,141
Win / Place: 9.09% / 38%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Sweynesse

Dam: Fly Silca Fly

Dam's Sire: Hawk Wing

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 5-12-4

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-1

Season

6: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

4: 1-0-1

Metro

18: 1-3-1

Non-Metro

37: 4-9-3

Good

19: 2-3-3

Soft

25: 3-7-1

Heavy

11: 0-2-0

Clockwise

37: 4-10-2

Anti-Clockwise

18: 1-2-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 3-2-5

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll]

Comments

Comes here after a sixth behind Sinhaman two weeks ago over 2200m at Ellerslie. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
6th of 15	31/1/26	ELLS	2200m	OPN HCP	11	Hayley Hassman	52.5kg	Soft 5	2:21.03	56.2 km/h	0.35.53	3.71L	-	$17	23	$59,091	$886	1. Sinhaman 2. Kiwi Skyhawk 3. Whangaehu	Stld 3W Midf, Clsr Wdr Tn-Ran on
3rd of 10	8/1/26	TAUR	2100m	OPN HCP	9	Hayley Hassman	57kg	Good 3	2:08.82	58.7 km/h	0.35.95	3.72L	-	$32	11	$45,455	$4,091	1. Kiwi Skyhawk 2. Doddle 3. Fly My Wey	Stld 2nd OTR, Hld Clsr Tn, ROS
10th of 13	28/12/25	TAUP	2000m	OPN HCP	6	Hayley Hassman	52kg	Soft 5	2:02.52	58.8 km/h	0.37.25	6.20L	-	$39	22	$90,909	$1,364	1. What You Wish For 2. Knights Realm 3. Just Charlie	Stld Midf OTR, Up WNC Tn, Bltd
6th of 14	6/12/25	PUKE	2100m	OPN HCP	5	Elen Nicholas	58.5kg	Good 4	2:10.36	58.0 km/h	0.34.35	2.80L	-	$45	7	$59,091	$886	1. Livid Sky 2. Dark Destroyer 3. Solidify	Stld 3rd OTR, Bk Clsr Tn, Fght
8th of 10	29/11/25	ELLS	1600m	OPN-SW&P	9	Jasmine Fawcett	55kg	Soft 5	1:37.10	59.3 km/h	0.36.06	5.20L	-	$50	14	$109,091	$1,636	1. Mary Shan 2. El Vencedor 3. Nereus	Stld 3rd OTR, Hld Wd Tn, No Go
6th of 8	15/11/25	TAUR	1400m	OPN HCP	8	Jasmine Fawcett	58kg	Soft 6	1:24.49	59.7 km/h	0.35.83	6.20L	-	$34	126	$45,455	$682	1. Mary Shan 2. Gospodin 3. You Say D'Orsay	Stld Bk OTR, Hld Clsr Tn, Bltd
126 Day Spell

Doddle (4) 05727
Trainer: Stephen Marsh(Cambridge)
Jockey: Courtney Barnes (Last 50: 4-3-3)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $198,995
Win / Place: 14% / 41%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Dundeel

Dam: Into The Groove

Dam's Sire: Redoute's Choice

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 5-5-4

Distance

5: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

8: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 2-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

19: 1-3-3

Non-Metro

15: 4-2-1

Good

13: 4-2-2

Soft

18: 1-3-2

Heavy

3: 0-0-0

Clockwise

14: 3-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

20: 2-3-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 4-3-3

Trainer

W 7.91% P 25%

Distance

W 6.01% P 19%

Track

W 2.16% P 12%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 15%

Trainer/Distance

W 5.56% P 25%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m - 2100m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers, Lugging Bit, Nose Band]

Comments

Could only manage seventh in the Taranaki Cup won by Knights Realm over 1800m at New Plymouth Raceway at her latest appearance. One of the contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
7th of 8	24/1/26	NPLY	1800m	OPN-SW&P	7	Courtney Barnes	53kg	Heavy 10	1:55.88	55.9 km/h	0.39.62	15.18L	-	$17	16	$109,091	$1,636	1. Knights Realm 2. Enrico 3. Bridal Train	Srld 2nd last, still Bk tn-No go
2nd of 10	8/1/26	TAUR	2100m	OPN HCP	8	Wiremu Pinn	57kg	Good 3	2:08.82	58.7 km/h	0.35.10	3.64L	-	$11	11	$45,455	$8,409	1. Kiwi Skyhawk 2. Doddle 3. Fly My Wey	Stld Bk OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, ROS
7th of 13	28/12/25	TAUP	2000m	OPN HCP	9	Courtney Barnes	54kg	Soft 5	2:02.52	58.8 km/h	0.36.42	4.88L	-	$28	8	$90,909	$1,364	1. What You Wish For 2. Knights Realm 3. Just Charlie	Stld Bk OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght
5th of 8	20/12/25	TE R	1600m	OPN HCP	2	Courtney Barnes	56.5kg	Soft 5	1:36.60	59.6 km/h	0.35.32	2.70L	-	$17	21	$45,455	$1,136	1. Pericles 2. Giacomo 3. Mosinvader	Stld 4th Inr Under rd Tn-Fght on
13th of 14	29/11/25	WGUI	2040m	OPN HCP	10	Courtney Barnes	53kg	Soft 4	2:05.73	58.4 km/h	0.37.50	11.20L	-	$11	14	$72,727	-	1. Tshiebwe 2. Enrico 3. The Odyssey	Stld Midf OTR, Up 3WNC Tn, Bltd
5th of 10	15/11/25	TAUR	1530m	WFA	6	Corentin Berge	57kg	Soft 6	1:32.76	59.4 km/h	0.35.11	2.50L	-	$12	29	$136,364	$3,409	1. Agera 2. Meaningful Star 3. Khafre	Stld Bk OTR, Imprv Wd Tn, Fght

Sassy Lass (2) 80909
Trainer: Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott(Matamata)
Jockey: Lynsey Satherley (Last 50: 0-6-4)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $149,055
Win / Place: 12% / 38%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Staphanos

Dam: Artic Breeze

Dam's Sire: Keeper

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-5-3

Distance

7: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

6: 0-1-1

Season

8: 0-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

16: 3-3-1

Non-Metro

15: 1-2-2

Good

10: 0-2-1

Soft

13: 1-2-1

Heavy

8: 3-1-1

Clockwise

9: 2-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

22: 2-5-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 0-6-4

Trainer

W 6.25% P 12%

Distance

W 5.49% P 19%

Track

W 4.65% P 16%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2400m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Finished ninth last start behind Sinhaman over 2200m at Ellerslie, beaten 4.5 lengths. Sure to be thereabouts.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
9th of 15	31/1/26	ELLS	2200m	OPN HCP	9	Tayla Mitchell	53kg	Soft 5	2:21.03	56.2 km/h	0.35.23	4.58L	-	$14	14	$59,091	$886	1. Sinhaman 2. Kiwi Skyhawk 3. Whangaehu	Stld 3rd last, Urgd Clsr Tn-Btld
10th of 15	17/1/26	TREN	2100m	OPN-SW&P	2	George Rooke	53kg	Soft 6	2:13.49	56.6 km/h	0.34.69	5.31L	-	$13	20	$136,364	$2,045	1. Rosso 2. Royal Flower 3. One Bold Cat	Stld 2nd last, Bk Inr Tn-No Fin
9th of 13	28/12/25	TAUP	2000m	OPN HCP	4	Masa Hashizume	54kg	Soft 5	2:02.52	58.8 km/h	0.36.86	5.32L	-	$11	15	$90,909	$1,364	1. What You Wish For 2. Knights Realm 3. Just Charlie	Stld Midf OTF, Hld Clsr Wd, Bltd
11th of 14	13/12/25	TE R	2400m	OPN HCP	1	Masa Hashizume	53kg	Good 3	2:26.49	59.0 km/h	0.37.46	9.50L	-	$6.50	21	$127,273	-	1. Sharp 'N' Smart 2. Gigi 3. The Odyssey	Stld 4th OTR, Bk Clsr Wd, Bltd
8th of 14	22/11/25	PUKE	2100m	OPN HCP	3	Warren Kennedy	53kg	Good 4	2:12.78	56.9 km/h	0.33.84	1.40L	-	$8.70	21	$154,545	$2,318	1. Final Return 2. Rosetown Princess 3. Aftermath	Awk-Stld Midf, Bk Clsr Wd, Bltd
3rd of 10	1/11/25	TAUR	2100m	OPN HCP	6	Warren Kennedy	56kg	Good 4	2:08.57	58.8 km/h	0.34.76	0.30L	-	$10	15	$45,455	$4,091	1. Gigi 2. Solidify 3. Sassy Lass	Slow Bk OTF, Hld Clsr Wd Tn, ROS

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked