Ellerslie Race 1 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
MISS PERNA (2) battled away fairly well when resuming and probably needed the run. She had won a trial here before that, and should now be spot on with her fitness. Craig Grylls sticks with hr, and so do we. SHAMBO JACK (1) was less than a length from the winner fresh up at Pukekohe 15 days ago, and that form will make him one of the hardest to beat in this. GROCER'S GIRL (3) won the most recent of her 2 Taupo trials, and is bred to want more ground. With any luck from a wide draw, she can figure in the finish. Check the market. FIAMMA (6) has been showing ability at the trials, and she will have use of the coveted pole position for her debut. Use the market as the best guide. VITALIZE (11) has the breeding that suggests she will want more ground, and her trial form has been near enough. Include in all top 4 combos.
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a spell last start with a sound fourth over 1200m at Pukekohe. Strips fitter and is sure to measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 146 | 2YO SW+P | $46,218.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 56kg | 1:10.14 | - | 3 |
| 0.78L | $13.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:54.64 | - | 4 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $39,474.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 57kg | 1:05.75 | - | 2 |
| 7.10L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Sam Weatherley | 0:53.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a respectable fifth over 1050m at Matamata, beaten just 1.3 lengths. Is a definite threat in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/03/2026 | 105 | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 5 |
| 1.26L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 0:46.65 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2YO | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:07.21 | - | 4 |
| 8.00L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Corentin Berge | 55kg | 1:04.59 | - | 4 |
| 4.30L | $6.30 |
| 2/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 00:54.89 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 600m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 00:36.13 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Daughter of Tarzino from Vendella on debut. Scored at her latest trial and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. No surprise to see her feature.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:08.07 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:54.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly on debut. Has had four trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Taupo over 1100m. Has the pedigree so worth keeping safe. Pay to watch for a market push.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 1:07.23 | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 0:43.97 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 00:55.09 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Matthew Cameron | 0:53.24 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went forward on debut last start over 1050m at Matamata but faded and missed the frame. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 3 |
| 3.11L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:46.65 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:46.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:45.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Daughter of Pinatubo from Oratia on debut. In the placings at her most recent trial. Looks ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:56.74 | - | 4 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:53.66 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:47.51 | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lynsey Satherley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Stepping out on debut here. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:47.44 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:46.29 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Making debut. Will need to show more than latest trial when sixth at Taupo over 900m. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:55.93 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 00:53.55 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Darren Danis | 00:48.81 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Tivaci from Fashionably on debut. Ran third at recent trial. Wait and see what she can do.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:55.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:53.41 | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Darren Danis | 00:47.23 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by U S Navy Flag from Animate on debut. Ran second at recent trial. Capable of a solid performance.
Last Starts 17 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 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.93 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:53.66 | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:47.56 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |