With the weather closing in again towards the tail end of a memorable Matamata Breeders’ Stakes day, it was left to durable stayer Diamond Jak to add some further sparkle to proceedings as he bolted away with the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m).
When a mare is in form, there’s no reason to shy away, and Saturday’s G3 ATC Triscay Stakes (1200m) win of Joe Pride’s Lonhro mare Weeping Woman was her fourth win in a row, including consecutive black type victories.