Avondale Race 4 - WESTBROOK WINES MDN 1200M
FEEL THE STAG (2) is knocking on the door and has placed twice in three starts in his initial campaign, most recently as the favourite over 1200m at Ellerslie, finishing less than a length from the winner. He cops a wide gate, but he is still expected to be the one to beat. HORRIE (1) resumed from a spell with a solid third over 1200m at Matamata nearly 4 weeks ago, staying in contention around the bend, and fighting on gamely. He strips fitter and is on target to pick up a win at short notice. WILD THING (6) made ground fresh up, and is likely to hold her spot early on from a good draw here. Include in all combinations. BURNISHED (14) will be ready to rumble on debut off the back of a sound trial at Ellerslie last month. Check the market moves. LA FLORIDA (9) is making her debut, and Craig Grylls picks up the ride. Respect any positive market flucs.

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.25 len behind Litteral with 57.5kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Prudentia carrying 58.5kg at $17. Further improvement in store.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 12/09/2025 | 68 | MDN | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:20.12 | - | 9 |
| 2.30L | $7.70 |
5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2&3YO | $15,741.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 1:32.84 | - | 6 |
| 2.80L | $3.60 |
3/12 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:30.89 | - | 7 |
| 0.70L | $6.20 |
3/12 | 28/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 58.5kg | 1:34.75 | - | 12 |
| 6.60L | $17.00 |
10/11 | 07/05/2025 | 181 | MDN 3YO | $23,148.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 56.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 8 |
| 8.80L | $15.40 |
5/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:06.21 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 07/11/2024 | 22 | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 9 |
| 9.30L | $18.50 |
9/11 | 16/10/2024 | 74 | MDN 3YO | $22,936.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:24.53 | - | 7 |
| 9.40L | $10.70 |
4/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | 3YO SW+P | $31,818.00 | RUAK | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 56kg | 1:07.03 | - | 3 |
| 7.60L | $3.30 |
1/8 | 16/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 950m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:04.62 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 9 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:48.25 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Love Symbol with 58.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on August 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Amazing Son carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Ready to break through.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | MDN | $27,027.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 58.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 13 |
| 0.70L | $4.30 |
3/10 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MDN | $22,936.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:16.87 | - | 9 |
| 1.50L | $3.10 |
4/11 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN | $18,349.00 | TE R | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:22.13 | - | 10 |
| 3.10L | $3.40 |
1/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 1:06.38 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 08/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 0:54.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Tegan Newman | 00:53.42 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Wee Thistle carrying 52kg at $58.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 52 len behind Play It Again Sam carrying 57.5kg at $20.70. Hard to have.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 12/09/2025 | 27 | Rating 60 HCP | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1050m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 52kg | 1:08.48 | - | 7 |
| 26.50L | $58.50 |
12/12 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | MDN | $18,349.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 57.5kg | 1:14.04 | - | 12 |
| 52.70L | $20.70 |
7/7 | 08/08/2025 | 16 | Rating 67 Benchmark* | $15,596.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Toni Davies | 52kg | 0:55.35 | - | 7 |
| 6.20L | $43.70 |
8/8 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | MAAT | $25,463.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Joe Doyle | 57kg | 0:55.82 | - | 7 |
| 7.70L | $10.40 |
3/10 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 0:56.04 | - | 3 |
| 1.20L | $7.80 |
9/11 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $23,148.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 57.5kg | 1:47.11 | - | 6 |
| 18.20L | $12.10 |
10/14 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | MDN | $23,148.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 7 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:11.91 | - | 3 |
| 6.90L | $44.50 |
5/13 | 28/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:22.52 | - | 14 |
| 5.20L | $11.40 |
3/10 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 55kg | 1:13.85 | - | 2 |
| 6.00L | $18.20 |
11/12 | 02/04/2025 | 115 | MDN 2YO&UP | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 58kg | 1:10.30 | - | 12 |
| 14.40L | $38.50 |
9/14 | 08/12/2024 | 19 | MDN 3YO | $15,000.00 | TE A | 1600m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 5 |
| 8.20L | $37.60 |
5/10 | 19/11/2024 | 12 | MDN | $0.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Good 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54kg | 1:34.68 | - | 7 |
| 6.90L | $22.30 |
13/14 | 07/11/2024 | 22 | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Sam Weatherley | 57kg | 1:24.18 | - | 4 |
| 9.70L | $12.10 |
7/11 | 16/10/2024 | 11 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 6 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:24.53 | - | 8 |
| 5.70L | $24.50 |
5/5 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | 3YO SW+P | $0.00 | TAUR | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Sam Spratt | 56kg | 1:19.76 | - | 3 |
| 8.50L | $15.60 |
9/9 | 27/09/2024 | 62 | 3YO SW+P | $0.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 54kg | 1:11.53 | - | 6 |
| 28.00L | $19.40 |
7/10 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | 2YO SW | $0.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Sarah O'Malley | 57kg | 1:15.42 | - | 8 |
| 6.40L | $12.60 |
2/5 | 13/07/2024 | 24 | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 56kg | 1:12.71 | - | 4 |
| 2.30L | $3.50 |
2/12 | 19/06/2024 | - | 2YO SW+P | $0.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 55kg | 1:13.66 | - | 7 |
| 0.20L | $11.10 |
2/5 | 30/05/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Sam Spratt | 0:53.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 15/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 0:47.83 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Te Rapa Maat on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 47 len behind One More Dance carrying 54kg at $40. Returned from break 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Daring Dame carrying 54.5kg at $33.10. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 03/09/2025 | 207 | MDN | $16,667.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:13.63 | - | 8 |
| 2.40L | $33.10 |
9/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MAAT | $53,000.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tayla Mitchell | 54kg | 1:10.94 | - | 3 |
| 47.20L | $40.00 |
3/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Annie Lindahl | 00:47.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Billy Jacobson | 1:05.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 13/08/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Vikas Jalalkuncha | 0:47.59 | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Peerless carrying 55kg at $24.50. On debut fifth of 13 at Ashburton November 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Criteria carrying 56kg at $26.70. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:58.18 | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
10/14 | 31/01/2025 | 24 | MDN | $16,818.00 | TE R | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:39.44 | - | 2 |
| 8.30L | $24.50 |
6/11 | 07/01/2025 | 20 | MDN 3YO | $15,000.00 | RUAK | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:24.94 | - | 6 |
| 3.60L | $16.70 |
8/12 | 18/12/2024 | 27 | MDN 3YO | $15,000.00 | RUAK | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:24.30 | - | 4 |
| 7.30L | $8.50 |
6/13 | 21/11/2024 | 18 | MDN F&M | $16,818.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Corey Campbell | 56kg | 1:12.69 | - | 1 |
| 6.80L | $3.10 |
5/13 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | ASHB | 1200m | Good 4 | Corey Campbell | 56kg | 1:11.85 | - | 5 |
| 1.80L | $26.70 |
5/7 | 15/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.85 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 01/05/2024 | - | MDN 2&3YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 1000m | Good 3 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:59.09 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 09/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.31 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam Weatherley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, slow going 22 len behind Amusement with 57.5kg at $25.90. Drawn wide and major improvement required.
Last Starts 24 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 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:28.07 | - | 12 |
| 22.00L | $25.90 |
2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Matthew Cameron | 1:04.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 08/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:54.66 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:48.02 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Swiss Ace out of Princess Carolina. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Te Rapa over 900m. Worth including.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:57.55 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Ryan Elliot | 0:55.41 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sage Duric
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Daring Dame carrying 53.5kg at $33.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Sabrina Hall carrying 55kg at $47. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 03/09/2025 | 215 | MDN | $16,667.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Floor Moerman | 53.5kg | 1:13.63 | - | 5 |
| 5.10L | $33.30 |
9/11 | 31/01/2025 | 24 | MDN | $16,818.00 | TE R | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lily Sutherland | 55kg | 1:24.64 | - | 11 |
| 17.70L | $47.00 |
6/9 | 07/01/2025 | 213 | MDN | $16,818.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:12.14 | - | 5 |
| 1.40L | $25.80 |
5/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hamish McNeill | 1:14.58 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 15/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 01:05.25 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 08/06/2024 | 17 | 2YO SW+P | $30,000.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Terry Moseley | 54kg | 1:11.94 | - | 5 |
| 31.30L | $39.70 |
11/11 | 22/05/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $18,182.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:08.40 | - | 8 |
| 14.60L | $14.40 |
1/8 | 01/05/2024 | - | MDN 2&3YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 1000m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 0:59.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 12/09/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 750m | Soft 7 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:43.53 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 15/08/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 600m | Heavy 10 | Mathew Cropp | 0:36.75 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by El Roca out of Singa Songa. Trialled on September 9 when second at Ellerslie over 800m. Barrier an advantage. Can figure in the finish on debut.
Last Starts 32 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 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:48.87 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Turn Me Loose out of The Flying Mullet. Fourth at Arawa Park in a 800m trial on September 16. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Last Starts 25 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 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:51.35 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 6 | Sam McNab | 1:08.90 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:51.59 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |