Rotorua Race 4 - WAITOMO FUELS 1230
PETITE ROCHER (5) has gone close twice to breaking through in only 4 career starts, and a wet track is no problem. Craig Grylls is back in the saddle, and she is overdue for her first win. MALLEABLE (1) is a promising gelding who has improved with racing. He resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good, and a wide draw could be a blessing in disguise on a heavy track. Follow the market moves. Each way. SHE MEANS BUSINESS (7) fought on late for fourth when making her debut at Matamata a month ago. She carries 2kg less this time, and she is worth including in all top 4 combos. MARIA MARTINA (3) has talent, and she is the best of the rest. Include.

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not raced since finishing a nose away in second over 1500m at Tauranga on December 12. Managed to fill a minor placing first-up last prep at New Plymouth Raceway over 1200m. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/12/2025 | 37 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUR | 1500m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 58.5kg | 1:30.22 | - | 7 |
| 0.10L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 05/11/2025 | 80 | MDN | $16,228.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 58.5kg | 1:10.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $12.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2025 | 8 | MDN | $15,596.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Opie Bosson | 58.5kg | 1:31.93 | - | 11 |
| 10.60L | $3.10 |
| 8/11 | 09/08/2025 | 24 | MDN | $18,349.00 | TE R | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 1:22.13 | - | 1 |
| 4.40L | $11.60 |
| 4/13 | 16/07/2025 | 195 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:18.69 | - | 7 |
| 1.70L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Michael McNab | 0:47.36 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 57.5kg | 1:26.09 | - | 9 |
| 2.60L | $6.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $22,727.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:12.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.90L | $10.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 01:01.61 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:50.81 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished ninth at his most recent appearance over 1560m at this track. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Soft 6 | Matthew Cameron | 58.5kg | 1:37.51 | - | 6 |
| 5.80L | $16.30 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | MDN | $21,930.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Soft 5 | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:20.87 | - | 2 |
| 4.00L | $10.80 |
| 11/15 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1400m | Good 4 | Corentin Berge | 58.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 7 |
| 12.40L | $22.20 |
| 9/13 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:08.83 | - | 10 |
| 5.60L | $5.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/10/2025 | 267 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1000m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:00.58 | - | 2 |
| 1.30L | $18.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 0:58.18 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2025 | 17 | MDN | $16,818.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Niranjan Parmar | 56kg | 1:26.23 | - | 12 |
| 6.00L | $76.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2024 | 53 | MDN | $16,818.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 57kg | 1:06.20 | - | 8 |
| 6.50L | $24.90 |
| 11/12 | 07/11/2024 | 19 | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 3 |
| 12.30L | $26.10 |
| 9/12 | 19/10/2024 | - | 3YO SW+P | $50,459.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Niranjan Parmar | 55kg | 1:12.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.40L | $35.10 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | N Parmar | 0:56.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:47.21 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 20/02/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Good 4 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:56.52 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lay-off. Ran fifth in a trial at Tauranga. Opened last campaign with a 11th at Tauranga over 1200m. Capable of a bold return.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 1:00.61 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 7 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:28.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.70L | $9.20 |
| 2/5 | 12/09/2025 | 30 | MDN | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:35.03 | - | 4 |
| 3.50L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 13/08/2025 | 25 | MDN F&M | $15,596.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Amber Riddell | 55.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.30L | $19.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:31.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.60L | $19.60 |
| 11/14 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Bruno Queiroz | 56.5kg | 1:17.54 | - | 14 |
| 7.90L | $68.90 |
| 4/5 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 1:00.31 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 0:52.63 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has opened her career in good style with three minor placings from four starts. Finished second at her most recent appearance over 1200m at Matamata. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MDN | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:11.19 | - | 6 |
| 3.97L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $15,546.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:08.35 | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $5.10 |
| 7/14 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | MDN | $21,552.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:22.96 | - | 1 |
| 8.01L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN | $21,552.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 4 | Hayley Hassman | 52kg | 1:20.11 | - | 12 |
| 0.05L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:06.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:52.12 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:47.18 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.00 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:07.11 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:54.88 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:50.38 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Ran sixth in a trial at Ellerslie. Opened last campaign with a second at Matamata over 1200m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.47 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 6 | Niranjan Parmar | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | - | 7 |
| 5.80L | $23.90 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 55kg | 0:57.39 | - | 5 |
| 5.40L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:13.95 | - | 3 |
| 0.10L | $8.70 |
| 2/4 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Wiremu Pinn | 00:51.51 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:52.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Ryan Elliot | 1:05.65 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Courtney Barnes | 0:54.88 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in the market on debut and did a reasonable job to finish 5 lengths away in fourth over 1200m at Matamata on March 22. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 56kg | 1:11.19 | - | 3 |
| 5.03L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:60.09 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 1:06.13 | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 00:53.21 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 00:56.49 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened in two runs back from a spell. Finished 6 lengths from the winner when eighth last time out over 1200m at Pukekohe. Likely to struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 2YO&UP F&M | $0.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Corentin Berge | 57kg | 1:11.71 | - | 2 |
| 6.86L | $67.90 |
| 10/11 | 06/03/2026 | 156 | MDN F&M | $15,546.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:09.02 | - | 10 |
| 6.91L | $20.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 54kg | 1:14.32 | - | 7 |
| 12.60L | $23.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:49.23 | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Triston Moodley | 00:48.70 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Solid effort last start when resuming, beaten 1.75 lengths into third over 1400m at Matamata. Likely to hold the good form and play a top 4 role again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/03/2026 | 85 | MDN F&M | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 57.5kg | 1:25.02 | - | 11 |
| 1.82L | $9.40 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | MDN | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Soft 5 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:35.67 | - | 11 |
| 6.44L | $7.20 |
| 5/14 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | MDN | $21,930.00 | MATA | 2000m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 2:05.36 | - | 14 |
| 3.60L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:37.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.60L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:35.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.80L | $5.70 |
| 3/13 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:23.69 | - | 10 |
| 3.60L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 12/10/2025 | 119 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:27.35 | - | 4 |
| 3.20L | $10.30 |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | ROTO | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Samantha Collett | 1:03.41 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Mereana Hudson | 55.5kg | 1:30.89 | - | 8 |
| 0.10L | $129.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 55.5kg | 1:22.52 | - | 2 |
| 21.10L | $58.20 |
| 9/14 | 14/05/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Lynsey Satherley | 55.5kg | 1:14.60 | - | 12 |
| 11.60L | $42.10 |
| 7/7 | 08/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:50.68 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 20/02/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Good 4 | Ryan Elliot | 0:58.24 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |