Matamata Race 2 - AKW FARRIER LTD 2YO
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.
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Finished second on debut last start over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway in an encouraging performance. Well in commission that day so the effort came as no surprise. Better for that experience and looks set to break the maiden status.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Rory Hutchings | 57.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 2 |
| 0.06L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:46.32 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debuted at Ellerslie two-and-a-half weeks ago and turned in a handy run when 0.6 lengths away in third over 1100m. Rates highly and can break through.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $34,483.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 57.5kg | 1:04.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.59L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.14 | - | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:45.76 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Masa Hashizume | 0:51.92 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Opie Bosson | 0:53.24 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Opie Bosson | 00:49.70 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Elliot
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Yet to break through in two runs but has been thereabouts. Last start was 3 lengths back in fourth over 1100m at Ellerslie. One of the chances.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | MDN 2YO | $34,483.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 57.5kg | 1:04.64 | - | 7 |
| 3.14L | $17.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:46.42 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Wiremu Pinn | 57kg | 1:11.93 | - | 5 |
| 5.05L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:35.28 | - | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Gelding by Turn Me Loose out of Fonts De L'algar on debut. Yet to be seen on the trial track. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old Thunder Down Under gelding making his debut. Finished third in a trial to warm up for this. Watch for market moves.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Gareth Lahoud | 00:36.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly who has been thereabouts at each appearance to date. Last time out finished third over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Sam McNab | 54.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 4 |
| 2.54L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Sam McNab | 54.5kg | 1:16.71 | - | 2 |
| 2.73L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 2 |
| 4.30L | $8.30 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:45.18 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Debuted at Pukekohe on February 25 and was pretty plain when beaten 6 lengths into eighth over 1100m. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:03.45 | - | 12 |
| 6.40L | $37.80 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:43.97 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 600m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:36.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |