Matamata Race 2 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
COOL IN COMMAND (2) was sent out as a hot favourite on debut at Te Aroha off the back of an easy trial win at Avondale, and failed to fire a shot, finishing last of the 6 runners. He was reported to have not handled the heavy track that day, so on a firmer surface, he can bounce back and win this. Follow your money. JUSTIN CASE (1) was put aside for a short break after finishing a bold runner-up on debut at Pukekohe in the spring. He was to the fore at the trials before that, and in a small field here, he will be hard to hold out. STATE OF VALOUR (4) cruised home when winning his only public trial, but failed on debut at Avondale, finishing at the rear of a 5-horse field. He raced greenly that day and should be a lot more settled this time. Stick with him. Can win. NAVY LAD (3) battled away on debut in a small field, and will have the winkers on this time. He has the ability and can't be ignored. BRAMITO (5) is worth consideration if the money comes for him on debut.
Jockey: Sam Weatherley
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Did a bit wrong on debut back on November 8 however still finished second over 1100m at Pukekohe. Was then turned out for a short spell. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Elen Nicholas | 56kg | 1:04.59 | - | 5 |
| 1.30L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Sam Weatherley | 00:54.89 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Sam Weatherley | 0:52.99 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was well backed to start at $2.10 on debut last time out but could only finish sixth, beaten 20 lengths, at Te Aroha over 1000m. Big improver and expected to go well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Rory Hutchings | 57.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 6 |
| 20.70L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.71 | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 00:49.70 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vinnie Colgan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was in the market on debut and did a reasonable job to finish 17 lengths away in fifth over 1000m at Te Aroha on January 3. Promising type who is in the mix.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Vinnie Colgan | 57.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 3 |
| 17.70L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:46.42 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:36.13 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Went for a spell after finished fifth on debut in a small field over 1000m at Avondale on October 8. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Warren Kennedy | 57kg | 1:01.96 | - | 2 |
| 9.90L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 0:45.81 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Gelding by Hello Youmzain from Passito on debut. Was out of the placings at his only trial. Makes debut on home track so is not to be underestimated first time out.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.51 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |