Avondale Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
COSMOPOLITAN (10) was eighth, beaten by 6 lengths, in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes at Ellerslie last start, which is good form for this level. She has 4.5kg less to carry this time, and can take it out. MERILLIAN (2) returns from a seven-month spell and was runner-up in her only run this year. She showed readiness with an impressive Cambridge trial win just over a fortnight ago. She has the pace to take up a forward position from her wide gate and can give this a shake. ARANYANI (1) battled on fairly well when finishing third in a 6-horse field at Te Rapa just over 3 weeks ago, and she has place claims again, especially after drawing the ace. SHINIQUA (13) is on debut with some solid trial form under her belt. Let the market be your best guide. PULSATILLA (12) tried hard on debut in a decent field at Ellerslie 18 days ago, and had won a trial there before that. Stick with her.
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 1.5 len behind Anton carrying 56.5kg at $15.80. Last start 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Chatelle Rose with 57.5kg at $10.10. Coming along nicely and is one of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/09/2025 | 25 | MDN F&M | $22,523.00 | TE R | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:14.65 | - | 4 |
| 5.20L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN | $15,596.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Matthew Cameron | 56.5kg | 0:57.24 | - | 7 |
| 1.50L | $15.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:55.06 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:53.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Ngakau Hailey | 1:10.23 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Ngakau Hailey | 00:54.48 | - | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sage Duric
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Sista Sugar with 55.5kg at $8.90. First up last campaign 8th of 12 at Ellerslie on October 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Legally Binding with 54kg at $19.40. Won a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a effective return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:58.54 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 14/03/2025 | 127 | MDN 3YO | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sam Spratt | 55.5kg | 1:24.72 | - | 7 |
| 0.80L | $8.90 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam Spratt | 0:46.96 | - | 6 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 07/11/2024 | 19 | MDN | $16,818.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 55kg | 1:24.18 | - | 13 |
| 8.10L | $8.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | 3YO SW+P | $50,459.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 54kg | 1:12.60 | - | 12 |
| 2.10L | $19.40 |
| 2/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 0:47.54 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Allan Morley trained four-year-old mare lining up for first race start. Looked good in a recent trial win. Can get off the mark straight away.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Tarzador with 55.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Jade Dragon with 56kg at $5.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Warren Kennedy | 1:11.36 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2025 | 25 | MDN 3YO | $15,455.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 4 |
| 3.70L | $6.70 |
| 7/12 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TAUR | 1600m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 56kg | 1:38.99 | - | 6 |
| 6.30L | $12.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 11 | MDN F&M | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 57kg | 1:23.85 | - | 7 |
| 4.40L | $21.40 |
| 6/11 | 12/02/2025 | 85 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 56kg | 1:07.85 | - | 5 |
| 3.60L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 00:45.86 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 19/11/2024 | - | MDN F&M | $16,818.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 56kg | 1:23.02 | - | 11 |
| 19.30L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 1:09.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:50.19 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 0:54.19 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 0:45.90 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Misellabel carrying 55.5kg at $12. Fitter and can only be improved but others preferred this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 55.5kg | 1:35.83 | - | 4 |
| 14.50L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 00:53.16 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Abhay Seesa | 0:48.75 | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:47.97 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailey Rogerson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lollapalooza with 56.5kg at $53.20. The run before that 5th of 8 at Otaki in LR on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 55kg at $10.70. Improver who can measure up this time.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | 3YOF SW | $135,135.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:13.26 | - | 4 |
| 6.00L | $53.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 41 | 2YO SW | $74,074.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:17.12 | - | 1 |
| 13.90L | $10.70 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Triston Moodley | 0:54.18 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:18.13 | - | 2 |
| 5.70L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:52.38 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Joe Nishizuka | 0:47.28 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Ancient Spirit out of Zenno Queen. Fifth over 1100m in a Te Rapa trial on September 23. Suited for the place at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Wiremu Pinn | 1:10.98 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 1:10.85 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 1:08.28 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 0:46.47 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Well Written with 55.5kg at $31.20. Needs to do more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $27,027.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:12.11 | - | 8 |
| 5.20L | $31.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:49.88 | - | 6 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Filly by Hello Youmzain on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Rapa on September 23 over 1100m. Not to be underestimated first time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 1:10.16 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:50.66 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Contributer - Exquisite Choice) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Te Rapa trial over 1100m on September 23. Prefer to see.
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 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 1:10.70 | - | 8 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 0:48.86 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 00:47.14 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Ribchester facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 1100m on September 11. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 1:10.34 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 00:53.57 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after six months from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Daring Dame with 52.5kg at $44.30. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chinook carrying 56kg at $28.60. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 173 | MDN | $16,667.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Ashlee Strawbridge | 52.5kg | 1:13.63 | - | 13 |
| 1.60L | $44.30 |
| 11/12 | 14/03/2025 | 19 | MDN | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 56kg | 1:37.48 | - | 9 |
| 32.60L | $39.10 |
| 10/11 | 23/02/2025 | 11 | MDN 3YO | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:38.19 | - | 3 |
| 6.80L | $23.90 |
| 8/11 | 12/02/2025 | 36 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 56kg | 1:23.43 | - | 13 |
| 4.90L | $28.60 |
| 7/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | MDN | $16,818.00 | RUAK | 1400m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55kg | 1:25.82 | - | 7 |
| 7.60L | $9.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 1050m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 1:03.33 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.03 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 15/08/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 600m | Heavy 10 | Tegan Newman | 0:37.00 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |