Ellerslie Race 9 - THE NZB KIWI
The NZD $4 million NZB Kiwi is the richest race in NZ, and WELL WRITTEN (3) has been the find of the season, sweeping all before her, including her demolition job of a good field here on the Karaka Millions 3YO over a mile 6 weeks ago. She has a perfect draw, so look no further for the winner. BELLE CHEVAL (11) showed an impressive turn of foot when winning the G2 Uncle Remus Stakes by a neck here 2 weeks ago to remain unbeaten in 3 starts on this course. If the track is wet, then she may even push the top pick. ASAKURA (6) is an Australian-trained gelding who was a bold runner-up behind a smart sort at Flemington 3 weeks ago over 1400m. A wide gate is no help, but he is not here just for the scenery. Include. LA DORADA (5) bounced back to her best in the Levin Classic in early January and was doing her best work late in the Karaka Millions. Her good draw brings her into this. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (4) was runner-up by a nose on a heavy track in the G1 2000 Guineas in the spring. Top 4 claims in the wet.

Jockey: Ryan Elliot
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here after an 8th in the Karaka Millions 3yo six weeks ago over 1600m. 2000 Guineas winner in the wet, but others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 42 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 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 1:35.00 | - | 6 |
| 11.00L | $54.70 |
| 9/14 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | 3YO SW | $344,828.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 1:24.40 | - | 14 |
| 5.40L | $7.80 |
| 1/15 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO SW | $555,000.00 | RICC | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 1:40.38 | - | 4 |
| 0.10L | $11.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | 3YO SW | $131,579.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:22.27 | - | 12 |
| 1.60L | $29.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/10/2025 | 260 | 3YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Heavy 8 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:14.09 | - | 4 |
| 2.60L | $19.10 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | 3YO HCP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 9 | George Rooke | 0:57.16 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | 2YO SW | $821,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kevin Stott | 57kg | 1:10.77 | - | 12 |
| 11.70L | $82.70 |
| 7/8 | 01/01/2025 | 34 | 2YO SW | $204,545.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 57kg | 1:12.35 | - | 2 |
| 8.60L | $15.20 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2024 | 19 | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 57kg | 1:05.86 | - | 3 |
| 1.00L | $9.70 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2024 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Donavan Mansour | 57kg | 1:05.61 | - | 2 |
| 5.40L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 0:50.67 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 650m | Heavy 10 | N Parmar | 0:38.19 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 2.75 lengths by Belle Cheval in the Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) here two weeks ago. Would need to recapture 2YO form to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ben Thompson | 58.5kg | 1:23.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.83L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | 3YO SW+P | $215,517.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Rory Hutchings | 58.5kg | 1:10.80 | - | 1 |
| 4.11L | $18.40 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 1:07.04 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2025 | 105 | 3YO HCP | $57,018.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 56.5kg | 1:10.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.50L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 1:10.77 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | 3YO SW | $73,394.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Wiremu Pinn | 57kg | 1:16.67 | - | 2 |
| 5.80L | $6.30 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | 141 | 3YO C&G SW+P | $36,697.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Opie Bosson | 58kg | 1:11.54 | - | 4 |
| 0.10L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 0:56.34 | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | 2YO SW | $451,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:22.64 | - | 5 |
| 7.60L | $22.90 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | 2YO C&G SW | $123,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:10.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.70L | $8.20 |
| 4/14 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | 2YO SW | $821,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:10.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.70L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2025 | 134 | 2YO SW+P | $40,909.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:12.20 | - | 6 |
| 1.30L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:50.67 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,727.00 | WGUI | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 57.5kg | 0:49.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.00L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 650m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:38.07 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Added to the picket fence last start with her stunning 6-length Karaka Millions 3YO win here in late January. She's the pin-up horse and deserves her very short quote.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:35.00 | - | 3 |
| 6.05L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | 3YO SW | $236,842.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:23.73 | - | 5 |
| 0.25L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $526,316.00 | RICC | 1600m | Good 3 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:35.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.50L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | 3YOF SW | $153,509.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:22.17 | - | 1 |
| 6.80L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $27,027.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55.5kg | 1:12.11 | - | 10 |
| 3.00L | $7.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 0:49.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 0:47.12 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Wiremu Pinn | 0:53.92 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Wiremu Pinn | 0:45.57 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Missed out by a nostril flare in the 2000 Guineas, and good 3rd to Well Written on Boxing Day. Had excuses in the Karaka Millions 3YO. Good trifectas hope with his best.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:35.00 | - | 10 |
| 30.17L | $19.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | 3YO SW | $236,842.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Mick Dee | 57kg | 1:23.73 | - | 6 |
| 1.54L | $6.70 |
| 2/15 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | 3YO SW | $555,000.00 | RICC | 1600m | Heavy 9 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:40.38 | - | 14 |
| 0.10L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 04/11/2025 | 59 | 3YO SW+P | $65,789.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 58kg | 1:24.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.30L | $4.10 |
| 1/13 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | 3YO SW | $99,099.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:12.64 | - | 13 |
| 0.30L | $69.90 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3YO C&G SW+P | $36,697.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Michael McNab | 56kg | 1:11.54 | - | 2 |
| 3.40L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Michael McNab | 0:56.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 00:47.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:49.53 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 650m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:38.19 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy filly who is racing well, and her last 200m in the Karaka Millions was her best. Star filly as a 2YO and is starting to recapture that form. Place must.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:05.95 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:35.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.88L | $10.10 |
| 1/14 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $344,828.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:24.40 | - | 1 |
| 0.50L | $8.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 78 | 3YO HCP | $57,018.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 56.5kg | 1:10.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.80L | $2.70 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | Group 3 | $201,000.00 | M V | 1200m | Good 3 | C Williams | 56kg | 5.90 | - | 9 |
| 5.90L | $0.00 |
| 13/14 | 06/09/2025 | 161 | Group 1 | $754,000.00 | M V | 1000m | Good 4 | L Cartwright | 50kg | 0.40 | - | 9 |
| 5.65L | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | 2YO SW | $451,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 55kg | 1:22.64 | - | 6 |
| 3.50L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | 2YOF SW | $184,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 56.5kg | 1:11.68 | - | 6 |
| 0.50L | $1.80 |
| 1/14 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | 2YO SW | $821,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:10.77 | - | 5 |
| 1.80L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2025 | 53 | 2YO SW | $204,545.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Vinnie Colgan | 55kg | 1:12.35 | - | 4 |
| 1.50L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:45.44 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2024 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Vinnie Colgan | 55kg | 1:05.61 | - | 4 |
| 1.50L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:50.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:50.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Crosses the Tasman after chasing hard behind Sixties in the CS Hayes Stakes over 1400m at Flemington. Adds a fresh formline to this race and capable of threatening the favourite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 19 | CS HAYES | $201,500.00 | FLEM | 1400m | Good | D Yendall | 56kg | 1.25 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | 24 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | GEEL | 1340m | Good | D Yendall | 56.5kg | 1:18.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/01/2026 | 157 | 3Y MDN-SW | $32,000.00 | TER | 1200m | Good | D Yendall | 58kg | 1:09.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN-SW | $27,000.00 | SW H | 1300m | Heavy | D Yendall | 57kg | 0.75 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Found Belle Cheval too classy last start, beaten 2.25 lengths into 6th. Nice pair of wins down in the grade in January. Drawn very handily, but needs improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 24 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 8 |
| 2.23L | $13.40 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 22 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $21,552.00 | WAV | 1200m | Soft 6 | Bruno Queiroz | 57.5kg | 1:10.48 | - | 4 |
| 2.70L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 06/01/2026 | 88 | MDN | $15,948.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 57kg | 1:11.01 | - | 4 |
| 0.09L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:06.60 | - | 6 |
| 5.50L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 56kg | 0:55.46 | - | 6 |
| 1.30L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 0:53.58 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 0:47.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 0:51.89 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
2nd to Well Written in the Karaka Millions 3YO and gave the star filly something to think about on Boxing Day, just getting caught late. Not without a hope here either.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 1:05.95 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:35.00 | - | 4 |
| 6.05L | $11.80 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | 3YO SW | $236,842.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:23.73 | - | 7 |
| 0.25L | $13.80 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | MATA | 1100m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 1:05.69 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/15 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO SW | $555,000.00 | RICC | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Rory Hutchings | 57kg | 1:40.38 | - | 10 |
| 3.20L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | 3YO SW | $131,579.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:22.27 | - | 5 |
| 2.40L | $2.30 |
| 2/13 | 06/09/2025 | 182 | 3YO SW | $99,099.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:12.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.30L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 0:56.07 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:47.53 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | 2YO SW | $451,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:11.44 | - | 4 |
| 2.30L | $9.90 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2025 | 26 | 2YO C&G SW | $123,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:10.84 | - | 5 |
| 0.40L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 4 |
| 2.00L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Blake Shinn | 0:47.62 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:50.92 | - | 5 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:49.53 | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He's returned in fine fettle and chased boldly after Belle Cheval last start in the Uncle Remus Stakes. Worth including in all exotic bet types.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:23.60 | - | 6 |
| 0.44L | $7.10 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | Rating 65 Benchmark* | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Rory Hutchings | 57.5kg | 1:04.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.58L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 251 | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:12.56 | - | 12 |
| 1.30L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.57 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $31,818.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 10 |
| 2.50L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:06.37 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.86 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He has found the line well in all three runs since his maiden win back in November. This is easily his toughest test though. First4s option.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:23.60 | - | 11 |
| 1.76L | $22.20 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | 3YO SW+P | $215,517.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:10.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.02L | $14.10 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | 3YO SW | $105,263.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:22.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.80L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 204 | MDN | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:11.29 | - | 11 |
| 1.30L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 1:07.73 | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.87 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $31,818.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ryan Elliot | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.60L | $25.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Ryan Elliot | 1:07.11 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Kevin Stott | 0:47.48 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Kevin Stott | 0:47.28 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mick Dee
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Proved too classy for her rivals last start, winning the Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) here by 0.4 lengths. Based on that and her overall form, she's the logical 2nd pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 56.5kg | 1:23.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.44L | $2.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/01/2026 | 77 | 3YO SW+P | $215,517.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.24L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 1:05.03 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | 3YOF SW | $526,316.00 | RICC | 1600m | Good 3 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:35.09 | - | 9 |
| 4.00L | $12.40 |
| 1/11 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 3YO | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:26.50 | - | 9 |
| 2.50L | $7.30 |
| 3/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1300m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 54kg | 1:20.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.10L | $13.20 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 00:46.69 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:55.73 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 1:05.65 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back to her true self after Levin Classic failure with her good Karaka Millions 4th in late January. No favours in the draw but can sneak into the Top 4.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Ben Thompson | 55kg | 1:35.00 | - | 1 |
| 8.89L | $38.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW | $344,828.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:24.40 | - | 13 |
| 7.30L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $87,719.00 | TREN | 1600m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:36.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.30L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | 3YOF SW | $70,175.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Soft 4 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:19.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.30L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | 3YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:09.96 | - | 7 |
| 0.20L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Toni Davies | 1:03.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | 3YO SW+P | $36,036.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Collett | 56kg | 1:16.08 | - | 1 |
| 3.00L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Toni Davies | 1:02.96 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2025 | 154 | 3YO SW | $73,394.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:16.67 | - | 5 |
| 5.90L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/08/2025 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 1:00.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | 2YO SW | $451,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Lily Sutherland | 55kg | 1:22.64 | - | 7 |
| 9.10L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 37 | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 3 | Lily Sutherland | 55kg | 1:10.97 | - | 9 |
| 2.50L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WPKU | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 0:58.94 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 0:57.38 | - | 6 |
| 2.00L | $5.90 |
| 1/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Good 4 | Jim Chung | 0:52.81 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Wins have eluded her since September but there's no doubting her talent. Possesses a great turn of foot and the draw doesn't necessarily rule her out. Upset prospect.
Last Starts 42 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 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | 3YO SW | $1,293,103.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 55kg | 1:35.00 | - | 11 |
| 10.31L | $30.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | 48 | 3YOF SW | $236,842.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:36.68 | - | 10 |
| 0.68L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | MATA | 1100m | Soft 6 | Vinnie Colgan | 1:05.69 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | 3YOF SW | $526,316.00 | RICC | 1600m | Good 3 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:35.09 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $10.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | 3YOF SW | $153,509.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:22.17 | - | 9 |
| 7.50L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | 3YOF SW | $135,135.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:24.23 | - | 10 |
| 0.10L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | 3YOF SW | $135,135.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:13.26 | - | 10 |
| 0.80L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 162 | 3YOF SW+P | $36,697.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Vinnie Colgan | 55.5kg | 1:11.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.20L | $21.70 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.05 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | 2YO SW | $451,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:11.44 | - | 1 |
| 3.50L | $34.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $36,364.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:05.42 | - | 8 |
| 2.60L | $13.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.48 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Joe Nishizuka | 00:47.75 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Could only manage eighth in the Uncle Remus Stakes, having peaked on her run after getting a super trip in transit. The extra 100m isn't ideal either. Looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | 3YO SW+P | $129,310.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:23.60 | - | 9 |
| 2.86L | $17.90 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN | $21,552.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Corentin Berge | 55kg | 1:12.98 | - | 4 |
| 1.35L | $6.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Samantha Collett | 00:49.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Sam Weatherley | 0:46.62 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam Weatherley | 0:46.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |