Avondale Race 3 - RICKY COOK MEMORIAL 1200
PETITE ROCHER (12) settled too far back at Matamata last time out and got home powerfully late for 2nd. She has Craig Grylls replacing an apprentice this time, and with a more positive ride early on, she is set to post an overdue win. SHUFFLE THE PACK (8) showed ability in her initial prep on wet tracks, and she resumes with Michael McNab in the saddle, who should help offset her wide gate. Follow the market moves. ROBBIE (4) steadily improved in each of his 3 starts in his initial prep last season. He will be a lot stronger now, and if he doesn't need the run, then he is capable of a top three finish in this field. CRACKBONES (1) was put aside after finishing third on a heavy track at Te Aroha late last season. He resumes with 3 trials this year under his belt, and from a good gate, he will be ready to rumble. BUCCINO (7) has been freshened since finishing sixth at Matamata over 1400m. She has the pole position and may just be better over 1200m for now. Stick with her.
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Ran fifth in most recent trial at Avondale. Raced just once last prep and finished third at Te Aroha over 1150m. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:00.17 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 1:07.63 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:47.41 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE A | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:11.12 | - | 7 |
| 3.30L | $10.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:47.77 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | Maiden 3yo And Upwards | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:46.93 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:06.85 | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:47.12 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 0:59.19 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:49.50 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Telperion on debut. Purchased for NZD $ 45,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). Ran second at recent trial. Cannot be underestimated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Abhay Seesa | 1:00.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 1:03.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Sam McNab | 0:48.88 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Never really threatened on debut last start after a couple of ordinary trials. Hasn't done anything to date to suggest he can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN | $21,008.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 55kg | 1:10.12 | - | 7 |
| 5.16L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 1:05.18 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 00:47.40 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last appeared three-and-a-half months ago when she finished 2 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at Tauranga. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 6 | Tayla Mitchell | 55.5kg | 1:26.12 | - | 2 |
| 2.10L | $13.10 |
| 6/11 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | RUAK | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:35.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.60L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 05/12/2025 | 24 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 56.5kg | 1:37.51 | - | 7 |
| 0.80L | $10.80 |
| 5/13 | 11/11/2025 | 34 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:08.89 | - | 7 |
| 4.40L | $23.20 |
| 5/12 | 08/10/2025 | 26 | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Tayla Mitchell | 56.5kg | 1:14.17 | - | 6 |
| 5.20L | $46.40 |
| 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: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Ran fourth in a trial at Avondale. Opened last campaign with a 14th at Ellerslie over 1300m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:00.29 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:46.82 | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 27/07/2025 | 11 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | TE A | 2200m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 56.5kg | 2:26.00 | - | 5 |
| 17.50L | $24.60 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2025 | 31 | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | AVON | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:48.98 | - | 5 |
| 11.20L | $39.30 |
| 8/12 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP F&M | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:45.18 | - | 8 |
| 21.40L | $56.40 |
| 14/14 | 25/05/2025 | 163 | MDN 2YO&UP F&M | $23,148.00 | ELLS | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:19.30 | - | 14 |
| 13.50L | $50.60 |
| 10/11 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN | $22,727.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Vinnie Colgan | 55kg | 1:26.37 | - | 1 |
| 11.80L | $24.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:09.84 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:09.54 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:50.16 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Going extra well on the track including a win her most recent trial at Avondale. Raced just once last prep and finished 11th at Te Rapa over 1300m. Prefer to see how she returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.02 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 00:45.76 | - | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 1:03.62 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2024 | - | MDN | $23,148.00 | TE R | 1300m | Good 3 | Matthew Cameron | 55kg | 1:17.59 | - | 10 |
| 13.90L | $51.80 |
Jockey: Sienna Brown
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had the one run last prep and didn't make an impact, beaten 9 lengths into sixth over 1200m at Pukekohe. Maybe later.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/10/2025 | 356 | MDN | $21,930.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Sienna Brown | 52.5kg | 1:14.88 | - | 5 |
| 9.00L | $37.10 |
| 11/12 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN F&M | $16,818.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 55.5kg | 1:12.02 | - | 7 |
| 12.50L | $35.30 |
| 0/6 | 07/05/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Kelly Myers | 0:46.13 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Per-Anders Graberg | 0:45.63 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Filly by Capitalist from Shadow Watch on debut. Ran fifth at recent trial. Watch for any market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:55.17 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:57.83 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.51 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |