Rotorua Race 6 - SHERLOCK CONTRACTING 1560
SUCCESZOR (7) got well back early and still a mile back on the bend but flashed home late out widest for 4L 4th to Foo Foo over 1400m at Te Aroha on debut. Take beating here, even from a wide gate. DIVIDER (1) travelled just off the lead and was poised to strike, digging deep only to go under narrowly when second over 1400m at Te Aroha. Hard to beat. REALTA FORSAI (2) has not raced since finishing 9 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22. He has a good draw, is stronger now, and can return in winning form. NOVERSATIN (6) Showed promise on debut last start when third over 1400m at Tauranga. He is among the leading top 4 contenders. THE GLAMOROUS ONE (9) placed seventh when resuming last start over 1400m at Tauranga. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been thereabouts at both runs this time in work. Respectable effort last start to finish 0.2 lengths away in second over 1400m at Te Aroha three-and-a-half weeks ago. Ready to peak now and an ideal gate helps. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/10/2026 | 48 | MDN | $15,041.00 | TE A | 1400m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:26.41 | - | 9 |
| 0.17L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 125 | MDN | $20,492.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Joe Nishizuka | 55.5kg | 1:28.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.10L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Joe Nishizuka | 1:03.47 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 1:24.65 | - | 2 |
| 9.99L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:00.17 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:59.94 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not raced since finishing 9 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 116 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 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | MAAT | $22,541.00 | CSYN | 2000m | Synthetic | Ethan Jones | 57kg | 2:03.53 | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 36 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 2000m | Synthetic | Ethan Jones | 58.5kg | 2:06.91 | - | 2 |
| 4.13L | $13.10 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 1550m | Synthetic | Lynsey Satherley | 58.5kg | 1:33.91 | - | 3 |
| 7.97L | $10.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 1:17.82 | - | 12 |
| 2.97L | $27.20 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 0:55.73 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 1:06.69 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 3 | George Rooke | 1:10.58 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 00:56.40 | - | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did little on debut when beaten 12 lengths into eighth over 1300m at Taupo. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 10 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 | 05/11/2026 | - | MDN | $14,800.00 | TAUP | 1300m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 57.5kg | 1:18.40 | - | 8 |
| 12.18L | $34.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 0:51.65 | - | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN 3&4YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Hyeontaek Oh | 0:47.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jim Chung | 1:05.68 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Kate Hercock | 1:04.95 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 1:08.99 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Ngakau Hailey | 00:47.98 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed promise on debut last start when beaten just 1.1 lengths into third over 1400m at Tauranga. Should take the next step today and is among the leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/10/2026 | - | MDN | $20,325.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 3 | Matt Cartwright | 56kg | 1:23.63 | - | 2 |
| 1.12L | $9.40 |
| 2/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Matt Cartwright | 00:52.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Joe Doyle | 0:55.42 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 0:48.66 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 0:53.75 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Opie Bosson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Trialled before racing and then overcame difficulties in running to finish fourth on debut over 1400m at Te Aroha. Will improve with the race experience on board. Expect him to run well.
Last Starts 25 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 | 21/10/2026 | - | MDN | $15,041.00 | TE A | 1400m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 56kg | 1:25.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.84L | $4.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/10/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 1:15.04 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 1:07.45 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Sam McNab | 0:53.01 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 0:45.14 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 7 lengths into seventh when resuming last start over 1400m at Tauranga. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/10/2026 | 183 | MDN | $20,325.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Good 3 | Matt Cartwright | 56.5kg | 1:23.77 | - | 9 |
| 7.07L | $19.70 |
| 2/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Tegan Newman | 01:08.12 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 0:55.33 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 01/05/2026 | 30 | MDN | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Soft 6 | Michael McNab | 56.5kg | 1:38.01 | - | 2 |
| 5.63L | $6.30 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 56kg | 1:38.98 | - | 2 |
| 2.84L | $4.40 |
| 5/14 | 13/03/2026 | 16 | MDN | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 56kg | 1:36.41 | - | 9 |
| 5.31L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | 3YOF SW+P | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:22.25 | - | 4 |
| 3.63L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:06.46 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:08.74 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Jack Taplin | 00:44.47 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:49.88 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 00:53.38 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Munna Alam
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been very ordinary in all five career runs to date. Expecting a similar result today.
Last Starts 46 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 | 30/09/2026 | 33 | MDN | $15,041.00 | CSYN | 1550m | Synthetic | Hyeontaek Oh | 52.5kg | 1:33.66 | - | 4 |
| 14.33L | $74.90 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 1550m | Synthetic | Munna Alam | 56.5kg | 1:34.59 | - | 8 |
| 7.31L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $14,167.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:18.42 | - | 9 |
| 8.95L | $29.30 |
| 10/14 | 08/08/2026 | 17 | MDN | $16,667.00 | TE R | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Munna Alam | 56.5kg | 1:20.71 | - | 14 |
| 7.71L | $59.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | MAAT | $22,541.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Lynsey Satherley | 55kg | 1:17.61 | - | 3 |
| 5.32L | $21.60 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Munna Alam | 1:12.50 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |