Ruakaka Race 4 - ITM/GIB
PELLARGO (2) finished close up in fifth place at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago, following on from a sound fourth there on debut. He looks to be very well placed in this, especially with Michael McNab in the saddle, and only a wide gate is against him. On top for us. LATOYA (10) may want further, but she looked good when doing what she had to when winning a recent trial. A wide gate is against her, but her stable knows how to get their team ready to rumble. Watch the market moves. SCRITTORE (4) won his latest trial very easily, and he has the draw advantage over the top 2 picks, which makes him one of the hardest to beat. SUMMIT RENDEZVOUS (6) battled away for sixth on debut, and he would have learned a lot from that experience. He drops 2.5kg for this and has top 3 claims. URCHELLA (8) is a locally trained filly who won a recent trial at Avondale. She showed enough in her initial prep to say she can make her presence felt fresh up in this.
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy gelding who finished fifth last start but was beaten only 0.7 lengths over 1200m at Ellerslie. Should go close to winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 2YO SW+P | $58,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 54kg | 1:11.83 | - | 1 |
| 0.68L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $33,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:11.74 | - | 4 |
| 2.94L | $9.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 0:55.09 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Samantha Collett | 0:52.17 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 00:46.78 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 00:53.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:45.91 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo gelding who has trialled three times. Was impressive when winning trial on June 16 at Avondale over 800m. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Jack Taplin | 0:48.47 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.47 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lynsey Satherley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Written By from Sheeznodoubt on debut. Won a recent trial at Taupo. Shapes as a leading prospect.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Good 4 | Lynsey Satherley | 1:07.93 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:51.90 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Placed in a recent trial. Raced just once to date and finished seventh at Te Rapa over 1100m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $16,667.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 56.5kg | 1:06.79 | - | 8 |
| 10.77L | $25.40 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.96 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 00:46.39 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut last start when sixth and beaten 2.5 lengths over 1050m at Matamata. The race experience will be invaluable. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $14,167.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 7 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:04.46 | - | 6 |
| 2.63L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Masa Hashizume | 0:48.37 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 1:03.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.60 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.15 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Nicely bred colt by sire St Mark's Basilica from the stakes-winning mare Savaria. Ran fifth at recent trial. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | George Rooke | 1:03.16 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | George Rooke | 0:47.94 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a break. Sharpened with a trial win at Avondale. Opened last campaign with a third at Avondale over 1000m. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Jack Taplin | 0:48.17 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 0:58.24 | - | 8 |
| 1.00L | $9.60 |
| 4/5 | 25/10/2025 | 17 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Floor Moerman | 53kg | 0:45.87 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $8.20 |
| 3/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 53kg | 1:01.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.30L | $12.40 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.89 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Made debut at Ellerslie and wasn't far from the winner when a 0.6 lengths fourth over 1200m when in the market. Battled home fairly on debut and looks a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $58,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 54kg | 1:11.83 | - | 7 |
| 0.59L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Warren Kennedy | 0:49.23 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 00:47.07 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo filly who has trialled twice. Best trial form was when she won at Avondale on June 16. Looks all set to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:47.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Opie Bosson | 0:51.40 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Turned in a moderate effort on debut when she faded late to finish seventh over 1200m at Ellerslie. Will be better for that last run but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $58,333.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:11.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.15L | $32.80 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Jack Taplin | 0:51.40 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 0:53.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bridget Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Coming along nicely at home including a placing in her most recent trial at Pukekohe. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Riccarton Park over 800m. Might be better off following this outing.
Last Starts 38 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 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:48.37 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 00:47.13 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/11/2025 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $57,018.00 | RICC | 1000m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 55kg | 0:58.24 | - | 1 |
| 7.10L | $31.30 |
| 5/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | RICC | 800m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 54kg | 0:45.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.00L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 30/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 00:49.71 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Soft 7 | Samantha Collett | 0:45.97 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Erin Leighton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has started just twice and hasn't done a great deal, last start finishing ninth and beaten 9 lengths over 1200m at Tauranga. Open to plenty of improvement and could feature in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 53.5kg | 1:16.63 | - | 4 |
| 9.87L | $17.10 |
| 9/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $14,167.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 55.5kg | 1:04.46 | - | 5 |
| 4.98L | $11.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:49.23 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:54.32 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 00:54.49 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Masa Hashizume | 0:53.80 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |