Taupo Race 4 - MCLEOD HIABS
ZIVOU (1) tried hard on debut when finishing second as an odds-on favourite over 970m at Cambridge on the poly track a month ago. The extra 130m is what he wants, and he can set the record straight this time. Follow your money. KING'S ENGLISH (2) was well-supported on debut, finishing third and not far off the winner over 1200m at this track. He is bred to be good and will be eyeing up some richer targets in the spring. Hard to beat in this. MAZINO (9) showed plenty of promise as a juvenile, and ended his last campaign with an eighth over 1400m in stakes class at Te Rapa. He cruised home to score in a recent trial, and even though there are some smart types in this, he will still be among the hardest to hold out. GENERAL MENARI (4) is by Menari, is making his debut for the O'Sullivan/Scott stable. He won the latest of his 3 public trials and will be ready to rumble. HALO'S FIRE (5) is on debut and he also won his most recent trial. This race will be a good form reference.
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 970m, 1.3 len behind Passiflora carrying 56kg at $2.40. Can break through this time.
Last Starts 28 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 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 56kg | 0:55.46 | - | 6 |
| 1.30L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 0:53.58 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 0:47.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 0:51.89 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Scolera carrying 56kg at $2.50. Rates highly and can go to the next level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUP | 1200m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 56kg | 1:12.75 | - | 8 |
| 2.40L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:52.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Opie Bosson | 0:56.16 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 1:05.81 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Rising Star carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Quondo with 56.5kg at $7.90. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 3YO | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | Elen Nicholas | 56.5kg | 1:14.61 | - | 9 |
| 13.60L | $10.10 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | 26 | MDN 3YO | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 56.5kg | 1:20.07 | - | 2 |
| 3.80L | $7.90 |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3YO C&G SW+P | $36,697.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Elen Nicholas | 55kg | 1:11.54 | - | 1 |
| 8.80L | $7.80 |
| 3/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 0:54.44 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 0:51.82 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Menari out of Wrapsody. Won a trial over 1000m at Arawa Park on September 16. Looks a winning chance on debut.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 1:03.75 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:49.19 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Time Test on debut. Won a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Looks set to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 0:57.83 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:47.32 | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Vinnie Colgan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Varjak with 57.5kg at $11.60. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1150m, 7 len behind Lodi Dodi with 57.5kg at $9.50. Finished seventh in a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:57.62 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 17/04/2025 | 64 | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:14.03 | - | 9 |
| 11.00L | $11.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:07.67 | - | 1 |
| 7.20L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:59.09 | - | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:46.14 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $27. May need more time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:14.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.30L | $27.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:58.63 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Yuga Okubo | 0:53.55 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Te Rapa in the LR May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Towering Vision with 55kg at $7. On debut second of 9 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Little Black Dress with 54kg at $7.80. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 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 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 0:49.05 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | 2YO SW | $74,074.00 | TE R | 1400m | Soft 7 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:26.25 | - | 2 |
| 4.40L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 29 | 2YO SW | $90,909.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 55kg | 1:12.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.90L | $14.90 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $40,909.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 54kg | 1:12.05 | - | 7 |
| 2.50L | $7.80 |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 1:08.05 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Courtney Barnes | 0:54.55 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Microphone - Nahema). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Arawa Park over 800m on September 16. Use the market as a guide.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 00:50.92 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.82 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Courtney Barnes | 0:55.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Hello Youmzain out of Kabuki. Won a barrier trial at Ellerslie over 800m September 9 then followed up with a Was second in a Cambridge barrier trial over 1100m September 23. Keep safe after some solid trial form.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:14.17 | - | 8 |
| 7.50L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 1:10.16 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Niranjan Parmar | 0:50.66 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Quintessentially) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fifth over 900m in a Cambridge trial on September 23. Wait and see what she can do.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Sam Weatherley | 0:58.29 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 00:46.59 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Ashvin Goindasamy | 0:46.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Contributer facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Arawa Park trial over 800m on September 16. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 8 | Wiremu Pinn | 00:51.04 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:51.86 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Matt Cartwright | 00:53.43 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 1:08.05 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Wiremu Pinn | 0:54.28 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Too Darn Hot on debut. Runner-up in a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Use the market as your best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:57.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Yuga Okubo | 0:51.25 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:46.48 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |