Pukekohe Race 5 - ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
UNRESTRAINED (2) put in some good efforts in the spring in some good fields, and her recent let-up would have done her the world of good. She cops a tricky gate and is likely to settle back, but if the tempo is genuine, she can have the last say. THUMBELINA (5) had an excuse when being beaten as a favourite fresh up at Te Rapa, and she then put in a much better effort when finishing on quickly to finish third here just over 2 weeks ago. She cops another wide gate, but Opie Bosson is riding so well, and she has to be respected again. Each-way. RIOJA (3) has been in the money in each of her 2 starts, and she was brave in defeat when finishing runner-up fresh at Taupo nearly 3 weeks ago. She is expected to improve naturally, and she can go one better. OCEAN OPAL (4) tried hard when making her debut at Taupo, and she has the breeding to go on with the job. An extra 100m will help her, and she can take this out. PINKY PIE (1) probably should have won a race by now. Stick with her.

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed good early dash and led for much of the way before weakening out of it when a 4.5 lengths seventh over 1400m at Taupo. Will go forward and expected to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:25.31 | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | MDN | $15,546.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:24.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.26L | $8.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 150 | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:24.30 | - | 6 |
| 5.00L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 1:05.42 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | OPN HCP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 1:00.18 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Jack Taplin | 52.5kg | 1:17.17 | - | 2 |
| 1.00L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | MAAT | $23,000.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Jack Taplin | 52kg | 1:16.21 | - | 5 |
| 0.70L | $20.20 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2025 | 22 | Rating 60 HCP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Michael McNab | 55.7kg | 1:17.83 | - | 7 |
| 3.60L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | Rating 60 HCP | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Triston Moodley | 53kg | 1:16.05 | - | 9 |
| 1.90L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | MDN | $15,741.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 56.5kg | 1:19.01 | - | 4 |
| 0.30L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $23,148.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 3 |
| 8.60L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/04/2025 | 140 | MDN 2YO&UP | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 56kg | 1:14.18 | - | 5 |
| 7.90L | $8.70 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.05 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2024 | 29 | MDN 3YO | $22,727.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Good 3 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:13.73 | - | 8 |
| 5.50L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 05/11/2024 | 17 | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 55kg | 1:12.20 | - | 6 |
| 2.10L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2024 | 16 | 3YO SW+P | $0.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 54kg | 1:12.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.10L | $6.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2024 | 148 | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 54kg | 0:56.56 | - | 6 |
| 0.20L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Sam Weatherley | 00:56.17 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sam Weatherley | 55.5kg | 1:12.67 | - | 6 |
| 4.10L | $7.90 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Sam Weatherley | 0:54.19 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 0:54.73 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 3 | Courtney Barnes | 0:53.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 10/10/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.98 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not raced since finishing 4.5 lengths away in sixth over 1600m at Ruakaka on December 17. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/12/2025 | 18 | MDN | $16,228.00 | RUAK | 1600m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 55kg | 1:36.33 | - | 8 |
| 4.40L | $2.40 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO SW | $87,719.00 | ELLS | 1500m | Soft 4 | Sam Weatherley | 55kg | 1:30.92 | - | 2 |
| 7.70L | $11.60 |
| 3/13 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Good 4 | Joe Nishizuka | 52.5kg | 1:37.99 | - | 13 |
| 1.60L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | 3YOF SW | $153,509.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:22.17 | - | 6 |
| 18.30L | $18.10 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Joe Doyle | 0:54.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | 3YOF SW | $135,135.00 | ELLS | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:24.23 | - | 5 |
| 2.20L | $41.80 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,000.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Joe Nishizuka | 52.5kg | 1:13.65 | - | 7 |
| 0.80L | $70.90 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Joe Nishizuka | 1:04.03 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Joe Nishizuka | 00:45.83 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 00:46.14 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 0:52.27 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Pushed forward on debut last start and boxed on well but found a couple better over 1100m at Taupo. Can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 56kg | 1:05.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $12.40 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 1:07.26 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 00:45.75 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Strips fitter after two runs this time in work. Finished third last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement in the first-up performance. Leading hope this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/02/2026 | 40 | MDN | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:09.64 | - | 9 |
| 0.53L | $9.20 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:47.3 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 237 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TE R | 1100m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:06.50 | - | 1 |
| 23.69L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Masa Hashizume | 0:52.7 | - | 3 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $32,407.00 | TE R | 1100m | Soft 6 | Triston Moodley | 54kg | 1:05.15 | - | 6 |
| 7.10L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 00:47.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:49.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Finished fifth in most recent trial at Tauranga. Opened last campaign with a seventh at Matamata over 1050m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:57.24 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:47.41 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:50.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Jack Taplin | 0:53.58 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 0:56.16 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO | $18,182.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:05.69 | - | 8 |
| 8.70L | $20.30 |
| 7/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,818.00 | MATA | 1050m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 55.5kg | 1:01.30 | - | 4 |
| 11.20L | $17.10 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:50.36 | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Tegan Newman | 0:45.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erin Leighton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
This filly has trialled several times in preparation for debut start. Disclosed trial form not good enough for this. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 1:06.02 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matthew Cameron | 0:47.92 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:48.72 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Placed in a recent trial. Raced just once when last in work and finished eighth at Arawa Park over 1230m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 23 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 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:45.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,596.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 8 | Tayla Mitchell | 54.5kg | 1:17.40 | - | 5 |
| 8.70L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:48.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Bailey Rogerson | 0:49.97 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut last start when eighth and beaten 5 lengths over 1150m at Te Aroha. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN F&M | $15,546.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 57kg | 1:09.02 | - | 3 |
| 4.76L | $28.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Good 4 | Elen Nicholas | 1:00.61 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 1:07.26 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:46.69 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Triston Moodley | 01:04.18 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 6 | Michael McNab | 1:07.43 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 0:52.38 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Sam Spratt | 0:47.28 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:46.15 | - | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Was sent forward on debut last start and was handy on straightening but faded to finish eighth over 1400m at this track. The race experience will be invaluable. One of the contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3YOF SW+P | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:22.25 | - | 9 |
| 5.80L | $14.40 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:45.69 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 00:45.14 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 0:50.22 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Filly by Hello Youmzain from Courageous Choice on debut. Ran second at recent trial. Watch for any market moves.
Last Starts 16 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lewis Cheng | 00:60.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Lewis Cheng | 00:47.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Vadamos on debut. Has shown little in recent trials. Prepared to risk on what she has shown.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 1:06.46 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 1:07.91 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Elen Nicholas | 00:45.93 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |