New Plymouth Raceway Race 2 - JESSE LANGTON BUILDERS MAIDEN 2YO
COOL IN COMMAND (3) was a hot favourite on debut after an easy trial win at Avondale, but failed to fire a shot, finishing at the rear of a 6-horse field at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago. He was reported not to have handled the track that day, so he is well worth another chance. Follow your money. HANDSTAND (1) fought on gamely to finish second in a 4-horse field on debut at Tauherenikau, and he would have naturally improved since then. There is more depth here, but he is still a top 3 chance. IN THE VINEYARD (4) was doing his best work late on a heavy track when finishing third in the same race as the top pick when making her debut. She benefits from a 3kg claim, only if Sam McNab can make that weight, and she can go one better. KING OF THE AIR (2) makes his debut from the powerful Stephen Marsh stable, and has the inform Jonathan Riddell in the irons from the pole position. Follow the market moves closely. POWHIRI (6) needed her debut run. Expect more here.
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive debut last start when second at Tauherenikau over 1000m. Will take a lot from that run. Nicely placed to open his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 57.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.20L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 00:45.18 | - | 2 |
| 2.95L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Acrobat gelding from Lady Of The Falls on debut. Ran fourth at recent trial. Capable of a solid performance.
Last Starts 65 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 | 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: Corentin Berge
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
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. Tackles a longer journey this time. Expected to go well with that run under his belt.
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: Sam McNab
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went forward on debut last start over 1000m at Te Aroha and gave a sight but found a couple better, beaten 4.5 lengths. Expected to go well with that run under her belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Amber Riddell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid effort on debut, beaten a long neck into third over 1000m at Tauherenikau. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.40L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Amber Riddell | 00:52.34 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went back on debut last start and finished fourth over 1000m at Te Aroha. Has winning claims with the benefit of that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TE A | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Corentin Berge | 55.5kg | 1:03.51 | - | 5 |
| 17.60L | $6.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Tayla Mitchell | 0:52.99 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Tayla Mitchell | 00:51.11 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Madan Singh
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts after solid trial effort. Tougher assignment today and tempted to let her have this unless there's a betting push.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Madan Singh | 1:00.76 | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Mereana Hudson | 00:53.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 8 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 00:37.88 | - | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 21 lengths back in seventh on debut over 1200m at Ellerslie last start. Better for that run and can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW | $193,966.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Rory Hutchings | 56kg | 1:12.66 | - | 3 |
| 21.83L | $37.10 |