Matimba was allowed to make his own rules at Te Rapa and he never gave his rivals a look in as he cruised to victory in the open mile.

Guarantor wins 2016 M Ewen & Assoc. Kaimai Listed NZ$50,000 at Matamata (NZ), 2000m.

Julinsky Prince wins 2015 Windsor Pk Japan Nz Intl Hcp Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Tauranga (NZ), 1600m.

It took only a few moments hesitation before Tauranga trainer Peter Darvill quietly labelled the win of Matimba in the Brand Protocole Mile at Ellerslie on the weekend as his “best moment in racing”.

Pure Champion up for Awapuni challenge; Honest Matimba due to break through; McDonald third in series.