Matamata Race 3 - FAIRVIEW MATAMATA SLIPPER
KINNAIRD (1) failed to fire a shot as the favourite in the million-dollar Karaka Millions 2YO Stakes, and he never left the rear. He had won 2 on the bounce before that, including an impressive G2 win at Ellerslie in his penultimate start. He is expected to bounce straight back into the winner's circle here. OUT OF THE BLUE (3) cost himself any chance of winning by racing greenly in the Karaka Millions at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago. He will appreciate racing in an anti-clockwise direction again, and from a better draw than last time, he can make amends. Each way. JUSTIN CASE (5) beat 4 3 others here just over 3 weeks ago when leading all the way. He will continue to improve with racing, and as he does everything right in the running, he has to be respected again, even in this tougher field. KING OF THE AIR (6) bolted in at New Plymouth when making his debut on a heavy track. This is another test for him, but he looks to be up to the task. Stick with him.
Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Tackles better company here after he found Dream Roca too strong last time, beaten 5.5 lengths in the Karaka Million 2yo over 1200m at Ellerslie. Tough to beat on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | 2YO SW | $862,069.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 2 |
| 5.68L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 32 | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.00L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:05.82 | - | 3 |
| 0.10L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:45.43 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:45.69 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after a seventh in the Karaka Million 2yo won by Dream Roca three weeks ago over 1200m at Ellerslie. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW | $862,069.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 14 |
| 4.20L | $22.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | 2YO SW | $73,000.00 | TREN | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:03.67 | - | 1 |
| 1.50L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.39 | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 0:45.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.00L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 0:46.16 | - | 1 |
| 2.00L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:35.28 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Saluted last start over 1100m at this track, getting home by 1.2 lengths. Sure to be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 23/01/2026 | 76 | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | MATA | 1100m | Soft 7 | Sam Weatherley | 57.5kg | 1:05.29 | - | 4 |
| 1.24L | $1.60 |
| 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: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was successful at his latest appearance over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway, scoring by 2.75 lengths. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jonathan Riddell | 57.5kg | 1:16.71 | - | 1 |
| 2.73L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 0:51.92 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 00:55.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Elliot
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a solid effort last start when second in a race won by Justin Case over 1100m at this track three weeks ago. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 23/01/2026 | 107 | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | MATA | 1100m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:05.29 | - | 1 |
| 1.24L | $5.10 |
| 5/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | 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 |