Rotorua Race 1 - LANCE LAWSON 1230
TOO DARN SWEET (6) should find this race much easier than last time out when finishing well back over 1400m in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes at Tauranga. She drops back into maiden grade and is the one to beat. TO THE MAX (4) missed the kick on debut but worked home nicely to finish fourth over 1150m at Te Aroha. He will naturally improve second up, and if this trip is not already too short for him, he can figure in the top 3. STELLA MA BELLA (10) is a well-bred three-year-old filly making her debut, by Contributer out of Bella Carolina, who has produced quality gallopers, including a G1 winner. She has been showing plenty of promise at the trials and has not been rushed. A good draw and Craig Grylls in the saddle make her one to watch closely, especially if the money comes for her. PORTLAND (7) raced on the speed and finished third first-up over 1200m at Pukekohe, beaten by less than a length. The winkers are on, so stick with her. Each way value.
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Te Aroha July 27 over 1150m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Zenith with 57.5kg at $5.80. On debut ran last in a small field at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Eligius with 58.5kg at $3.40. Not far away latest and is worth including.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE A | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:11.12 | - | 6 |
| 3.60L | $5.80 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 58.5kg | 1:19.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.50L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 1050m | Soft 6 | Bridget Grylls | 1:04.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 1:07.34 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Sam Spratt | 00:46.57 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lynsey Satherley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 58.5kg at $17.10. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 19 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind First Dance carrying 56kg at $29.60. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 18/10/2025 | 309 | MDN | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 58.5kg | 1:10.66 | - | 4 |
| 7.20L | $17.10 |
| 4/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 00:53.48 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.92 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/12/2024 | 24 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TAUR | 2100m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57kg | 2:15.52 | - | 2 |
| 16.20L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/11/2024 | 12 | MDN | $16,818.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Good 3 | Michael McNab | 57kg | 1:34.68 | - | 8 |
| 3.60L | $6.60 |
| 10/14 | 07/11/2024 | 19 | MDN | $16,818.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57kg | 1:36.71 | - | 14 |
| 11.60L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/10/2024 | 29 | MDN | $27,523.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 56kg | 1:11.49 | - | 10 |
| 4.50L | $29.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/09/2024 | 267 | MDN 3YO | $16,972.00 | TAUP | 1300m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:21.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.90L | $12.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.67 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 28/12/2023 | 43 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,130.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 7 | Kin Kwo | 54kg | 1:12.48 | - | 10 |
| 12.70L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2023 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $55,000.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 3 | Sam Weatherley | 56kg | 0:57.83 | - | 1 |
| 5.50L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 28/10/2023 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $37,383.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 3 | Kin Kwo | 56kg | 0:45.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.30L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2023 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,936.00 | RICC | 800m | Heavy 10 | Kin Kwo | 57.5kg | 0:48.36 | - | 6 |
| 1.30L | $7.60 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 3 len behind Avantaggia carrying 56.5kg at $9.60. Shows talent and has plenty of scope for improvement.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 56.5kg | 1:08.07 | - | 4 |
| 3.10L | $9.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 00:55.70 | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Ryan Elliot | 00:53.67 | - | 3 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 1050m | Soft 6 | Bridget Grylls | 1:04.17 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Niranjan Parmar
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (The Bold One - Glorious Siren) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Eighth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on October 30. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 1:07.73 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:57.70 | - | 4 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:54.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind General Menari with 55.5kg at $16.50. Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 12 at Tauranga in the G2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swiss Prince with 55kg at $28.60. Can do much better this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | 3YO SW | $131,579.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 4 | Wiremu Pinn | 55kg | 1:22.27 | - | 8 |
| 9.90L | $28.60 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:06.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.40L | $16.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:57.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Yuga Okubo | 0:51.25 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:46.48 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Poppa Dennis with 54.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1215m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Ridgeview Vicky carrying 52.5kg at $8.70. Looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/10/2025 | 131 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Tayla Mitchell | 54.5kg | 1:14.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.80L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Tayla Mitchell | 00:56.09 | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2025 | 41 | 2YO SW | $74,074.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Triston Moodley | 55kg | 1:20.17 | - | 3 |
| 14.40L | $4.10 |
| 2/13 | 10/05/2025 | 23 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,000.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Heavy 10 | Tayla Mitchell | 52.5kg | 1:18.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.80L | $8.70 |
| 4/13 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 55.5kg | 1:14.03 | - | 1 |
| 4.10L | $8.80 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.96 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Sam Spratt | 0:46.62 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Paltrow Miss carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Returned from break 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Atlanta Gold carrying 54kg at $9.10. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 158 | MDN | $21,930.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Joe Doyle | 54kg | 1:13.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.10L | $9.10 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Joe Doyle | 0:53.78 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 00:51.04 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $18,519.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Soft 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 55.5kg | 1:12.81 | - | 6 |
| 10.90L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 00:47.38 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Ryan Elliot | 0:46.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start second last of 10 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stakes on January 11 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind To Cap It All carrying 55kg at $25. Went for a break before returning 5th of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Poppa Dennis with 55.5kg at $4.50. Not far away latest and can place with further improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/10/2025 | 291 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:14.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.00L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Masa Hashizume | 0:54.44 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Masa Hashizume | 0:56.87 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/01/2025 | - | 2YO SW | $90,909.00 | TREN | 1100m | Good 4 | Lily Sutherland | 55kg | 1:03.40 | - | 9 |
| 9.50L | $25.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Leah Hemi | 0:52.48 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 0:57.22 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Contributer on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Taupo over 1100m on October 30. No surprise to see her in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 1:08.93 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Opie Bosson | 0:53.21 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 00:48.70 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Tivaci out of Nowheretorun. Was second in a 1100m trial on October 30 at Taupo. Should be primed to run well despite an awkward draw.
Last Starts 15 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 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:08.93 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:57.34 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:48.01 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |