Rotorua Race 1 - TOGETHER, WE’RE ONTRACK 1230
ELDORADO (1) is resuming from a break and placed in a recent trial at Te Awamutu. Third at Cambridge Synthetic over 970m prior to break. Should go well. On top. SHE MEANS BUSINESS (6) settled near the back of the field and came home strongly for fourth at Pukekohe over 1200m. Looks set to improve sharply. Include in all combos. ZIPPIDY (18) has been nominated everywhere, and choses to start here. She has the pole position, and with Michael McNab in the saddle, she will go close to winning this. REVUE (9) was not far away on debut, and she will naturally improve from that experience. Include. MAYDAY (3) resumes from a spell, and his trial form suggests that he should pick up a win at short notice.

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Placed in a recent trial at Te Awamutu. Raced just once to date and finished third at Cambridge Synthetic over 970m. Everything points to a positive return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 1:08.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 0:55.33 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 0:55.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.42L | $5.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 0:51.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:45.90 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Nishizuka
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed last start at Tauranga on a soft track but hasn't show much else in his career yet. Not likely to break through here.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 14/10/2026 | 28 | MDN | $15,041.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 1:11.72 | - | 11 |
| 1.09L | $73.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 119 | MDN | $15,164.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 7 | Ethan Jones | 58.5kg | 1:02.99 | - | 8 |
| 7.62L | $75.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 2000m | Synthetic | Ethan Jones | 58.5kg | 2:07.12 | - | 8 |
| 33.57L | $14.40 |
| 9/11 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | MDN | $20,833.00 | ELLS | 2100m | Soft 5 | Joe Nishizuka | 55.5kg | 2:12.85 | - | 8 |
| 5.90L | $93.90 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $14,167.00 | AVON | 2200m | Heavy 8 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 2:27.50 | - | 1 |
| 11.08L | $34.90 |
| 10/12 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 1:38.53 | - | 3 |
| 6.93L | $87.70 |
| 7/12 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | MDN | $17,000.00 | PUKE | 2100m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 58.5kg | 2:12.43 | - | 2 |
| 6.61L | $71.80 |
| 8/12 | 05/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $15,546.00 | TAUR | 2100m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 2:11.61 | - | 13 |
| 5.43L | $253.10 |
| 13/13 | 18/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1300m | Soft 5 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:17.64 | - | 11 |
| 20.00L | $91.20 |
| 9/10 | 02/01/2026 | 26 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:25.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.07L | $41.80 |
| 8/13 | 07/12/2025 | 550 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 3 | Triston Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:06.19 | - | 1 |
| 12.10L | $34.30 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:52.7 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 05/06/2024 | 11 | MDN | $0.00 | MATA | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Opie Bosson | 58.5kg | 1:41.19 | - | 14 |
| 74.90L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/05/2024 | 10 | MDN | $0.00 | TREN | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 1:20.68 | - | 7 |
| 5.80L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Opie Bosson | 58.5kg | 0:56.08 | - | 3 |
| 3.30L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:05.06 | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 0:54.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Placed in a recent trial. Raced just once to date and finished fifth at Ellerslie over 1100m. Looks all set for a effective return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:51.66 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $28,000.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ryan Elliot | 57.5kg | 1:04.64 | - | 3 |
| 3.84L | $17.10 |
| 4/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Ryan Elliot | 00:47.56 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 00:48.85 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 0:47.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Pukekohe over 1200m last time out and finished fourth, beaten 2 lengths. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/10/2026 | 168 | MDN | $20,325.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 56.5kg | 1:10.65 | - | 7 |
| 2.03L | $8.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 1:01.69 | - | 12 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Cooper Stumbles | 0:46.61 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Masa Hashizume | 56.5kg | 1:25.98 | - | 7 |
| 2.62L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 10 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:18.02 | - | 3 |
| 2.66L | $6.20 |
| 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: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2.75 lengths back in sixth on debut over 1200m at Pukekohe last start. The race experience will be invaluable. Among the top 4 chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 7 |
| 2.65L | $10.90 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 1:03.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:48.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly on debut. Has trialled okay heading into this. May well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.
Last Starts 40 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 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 1:01.38 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Matt Cartwright | 0:46.52 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 0:53.58 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:48.36 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Sword Of State filly from Valmur on debut. In the placings at her most 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 1:00.63 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 1:01.61 | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:59.93 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:54.63 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly on debut. Has trialled okay heading into this. Comes out of the the strong juvenile stable of Tony Pike. Aided by a nice alley so well worth keeping safe first time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 1:09.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 1:01.38 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Sam McNab | 0:46.52 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 0:53.58 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 00:46.90 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Has been thereabouts at both runs this prep. Respectable effort last start to finish 1.75 lengths away in third over 1300m at Te Rapa three weeks ago. Ready to peak now and an ideal gate helps. Among the chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $20,325.00 | TE R | 1300m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 54kg | 1:18.24 | - | 6 |
| 1.74L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 09/10/2026 | 218 | MDN F&M | $15,041.00 | TAUP | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.67L | $6.60 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:58.30 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 0:55.97 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 82 | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | TAUH | 1300m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:18.82 | - | 1 |
| 5.28L | $4.70 |
| 3/4 | 13/12/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | TE R | 1100m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 55kg | 1:05.62 | - | 3 |
| 1.30L | $9.50 |