Avondale Race 4 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
UNWRITTEN (1) showed potential early in her initial prep and will be a lot stronger after having a brief spell. A firmer surface would do her no harm, and in a modest lineup, she will be hard to hold out. WOMAN IN CHARGE (11) has been runner-up in both of her starts to date at Taupo. She is likely to settle right on the early pace, and her first win is not far away. SHINIQUA (13) set the pace but weakened badly in the run home on a very testing track here nearly a month ago. Her jockey that day reported that she was not stretching out correctly, and on what should be a firmer surface here, she can make amends. Follow your money. BEST IN BLACK (3) has lacked some strength in the past, and will be having her fourth start fresh up here as a 4-year-old. Her lead-up trial form is improving, and she will be ready to rumble. Each-way. MERILLIAN (2) won a trial before finishing well back in the same race as the third pick. She has a superior gate and can improve sharply. Include.
Jockey: Vinnie Colgan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Taupo August 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 17 len behind Mista Stitch carrying 56.5kg at $5. On debut third of 13 at this track July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Interlaken with 56.5kg at $3.80. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 81 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 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | MDN | $15,596.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:31.93 | - | 1 |
| 17.90L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 17 | MDN | $18,349.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:12.88 | - | 9 |
| 0.20L | $3.10 |
| 3/13 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:18.69 | - | 2 |
| 1.20L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.77 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. At only start 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. Plenty of improvement to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/10/2025 | 208 | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Sage Duric | 53.5kg | 1:14.17 | - | 10 |
| 6.70L | $6.50 |
| 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: George Rooke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Te Aroha March 7 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Just Faith carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1150m, 4 len behind I Am Nutz with 56kg at $14.80. Looks all set for a positive return.
Last Starts 14 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 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:07.84 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 00:55.54 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jack Taplin | 0:47.13 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2025 | 23 | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 57kg | 1:08.93 | - | 3 |
| 3.40L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2025 | 273 | MDN | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 56kg | 1:07.39 | - | 7 |
| 4.00L | $14.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 6 | Matt Cartwright | 1:05.64 | - | 2 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Michael McNab | 00:47.00 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/05/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,455.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Michael McNab | 55.5kg | 0:55.50 | - | 7 |
| 6.80L | $19.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 6 | Michael McNab | 0:57.08 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:54.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 22/11/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:48.21 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lynsey Satherley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wee Thistle carrying 54kg at $3.40. Second-up faded in the straight 7th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hot Card carrying 56.5kg at $15.10. Sure to be prominent.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1000m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:00.58 | - | 12 |
| 4.10L | $15.10 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2025 | - | Rating 60 HCP | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1050m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 54kg | 1:08.48 | - | 9 |
| 6.20L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 00:53.16 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 0:55.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Iridescent carrying 56.5kg at $48.50. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:13.42 | - | 5 |
| 4.70L | $48.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Collett | 01:19.15 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 1:06.94 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 0:51.68 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailey Rogerson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Liechtenstein carrying 56.5kg at $23.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:10.31 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN | $15,596.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:17.15 | - | 6 |
| 12.20L | $23.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Ryan Elliot | 0:56.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Ryan Elliot | 00:54.26 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Swiss Ace out of Loral Lady. At the most recent trial finished fourth on September 16 at Arawa Park over 800m. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 51 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 4YO&UP | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:50.91 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:06.15 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Joe Nishizuka | 00:54.27 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At debut, 2nd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Scolera with 54kg at $19. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hasstorock with 55.5kg at $2.40. Brings the right form to the table. Progressing well and expected to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:06.55 | - | 6 |
| 2.00L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUP | 1200m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 54kg | 1:12.75 | - | 4 |
| 2.30L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 00:52.79 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Masa Hashizume | 0:56.47 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:54.42 | - | 2 |
| 4.15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:50.38 | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:50.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 2nd of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Varjak carrying 55.5kg at $7.70. Everything points to a effective return.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:57.34 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Vinnie Colgan | 55.5kg | 1:14.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.10L | $7.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 1:06.84 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 0:46.74 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 55kg at $3.80. Expected to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:14.17 | - | 8 |
| 7.50L | $3.80 |
| 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: Joe Nishizuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently second last of 9 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Avantaggia carrying 55.5kg at $25.60. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Reckoning with 53kg at $3.80. Makes no appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:08.07 | - | 6 |
| 8.50L | $25.60 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Joe Doyle | 0:53.76 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 7 | Elen Nicholas | 53kg | 1:28.74 | - | 2 |
| 6.00L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2025 | 175 | MDN 3YO | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:20.07 | - | 6 |
| 5.10L | $6.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 1:10.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 1:03.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $40,909.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 54kg | 1:12.05 | - | 9 |
| 9.40L | $30.50 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Tegan Newman | 0:47.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 0:52.98 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |