Taupo Race 6 - TONGARIRO RIVER RAFTING EAST COAST CHALLENGE QUALIFIER / NZB MEGA MDN SERIES
CAMILA (3) battled away bravely here nearly 4 weeks ago when finishing runner-up for the second time in as many starts this prep. She cops a much tougher gate this time, but would not mind a firmer surface. With the right run, and an extra 200m being ideal, she can go one better. TIAGO (1) resumed with a solid run fresh up when finishing just behind the top pick in third place. He has another good draw, and this lightly tried 6YO gelding can pick up his first win at short notice. RIO BENITO (2) made up up many lengths to finish third on debut at Cambridge-synthetic a fortnight ago, and he has trialled up on the turf. He will only get better with more racing, and the step up to 1200m will also be in his favour. Each way. LASSIE (4) resumes from a spell after showing promise during her 3YO season. She has trialled up well enough for her return, and if she doesn't need the hit-out, she can figure in the top 4.
Jockey: Joe Nishizuka
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up from a spell. Finished third when resuming over 1000m at this track on August 16, beaten 4 lengths. Should appreciate the extra distance second-up. Another forward showing is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/08/2026 | 226 | MDN | $14,167.00 | TAUP | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Joe Nishizuka | 55.5kg | 1:01.93 | - | 4 |
| 4.05L | $7.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:11.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 58.5kg | 1:12.56 | - | 11 |
| 1.60L | $49.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 98 | MDN | $21,930.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 58.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 5 |
| 5.13L | $36.70 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | 297 | MDN | $16,667.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Maria Sanson | 56.5kg | 1:20.12 | - | 5 |
| 11.40L | $12.40 |
| 12/12 | 19/11/2024 | - | MDN | $15,000.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Good 3 | Maria Sanson | 56.5kg | 1:12.00 | - | 7 |
| 14.70L | $20.80 |
| 1/4 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Maria Sanson | 0:49.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/06/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Maria Sanson | 0:49.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Matthew Cameron
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job on debut last time out to finish third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 970m at Cambridge Synthetic. Rates highly and can break through.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Matthew Cameron | 58.5kg | 0:55.59 | - | 3 |
| 1.61L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 0:58.10 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been solid in two runs following a spell. Most recently finished 3.5 lengths away in second three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1000m at this track. Ready to peak at the third run in. Big chance to go one better..
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 25 | MDN | $14,167.00 | TAUP | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:01.93 | - | 3 |
| 3.63L | $7.30 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 82 | MAAT | $22,541.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 0:55.47 | - | 6 |
| 0.58L | $15.90 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 40 | MDN | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:11.62 | - | 4 |
| 3.50L | $10.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 1:04.27 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 56kg | 1:24.35 | - | 4 |
| 5.64L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 1:07.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 1:09.32 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 1:03.49 | - | 4 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 00:52.80 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 00:47.59 | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a break. Fitter for a recent trial at Foxton. Opened last campaign with a fourth at Awapuni Synthetic over 1000m. Expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 1:04.12 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | MDN | $14,167.00 | ASYN | 1000m | Synthetic | Kelly Myers | 56.5kg | 0:59.41 | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,833.00 | ASYN | 1000m | Synthetic | Elen Nicholas | 56.5kg | 0:58.58 | - | 5 |
| 6.41L | $7.20 |
| 7/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 1:02.47 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | HAST | 1000m | Soft 7 | Kelly Myers | 1:02.20 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Bruno Queiroz | 0:53.70 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Sent out at very long odds on debut and wasn't disgraced when a 1.75 lengths fifth over 1200m at Ruakaka. Out of the placings on debut and looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN | $15,417.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 56.5kg | 1:12.58 | - | 14 |
| 1.63L | $94.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 0:54.33 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Tayla Mitchell | 0:52.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Tayla Mitchell | 1:07.39 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Good 4 | Tayla Mitchell | 1:01.53 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:51.42 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare by Ancient Spirit from It's Doable on debut. Among the placings in a recent trial. Facing a stiff test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Matthew Cameron | 0:54.33 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 1:09.13 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 1:06.19 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare by Ocean Emperor from Goodnight Irene on debut. Ran second at recent trial. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:58.20 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:53.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Proisir gelding from Cincoro on debut. Ran third at recent trial and stable have a strong strike rate with the first starters. Cops a tough draw, so check the market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:55.85 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:59.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Sam McNab | 0:52.80 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Rory Hutchings | 0:46.42 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |