Tauranga Race 1 - MANCO MAIDEN 1200
WATERMELON SUGAR (7) was heavily backed fresh up and finished fourth at Ellerslie just over 3 weeks ago. She strips fitter, and remains at the 1200m. With the right run, she is the one to beat for us. FURSTON (13) was sent out as favourite on debut at Hawera, and just peaked on his run late, finishing fourth, less than 2 lengths from the winner. He cops a tough gate this time, but he will be improved with his recent experience, and his first win is not far away. Follow your money. VALSOEUR (9) makes her debut from a nasty gate off the back of a recent handy trial win. If she starts, then she will be among the hardest to beat. Follow the money trail. EARLICHEER (18) has needed time to mature, and his fresh-up effort for second at Pukekohe has been is best effort yet. He maps to secure a cosy run from a good gate, and he is set to go one better. THE GIGGLER (12) makes her debut, and she is another with each-way claims if she lines up from her bad draw.

Jockey: Ethan Jones
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Missed the placings on debut then didn't feature last start when 2.5 lengths away in seventh over 1200m at Pukekohe. Well suited here and is sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 27 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 | 01/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 2&3YO | $20,492.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 56.5kg | 1:11.14 | - | 6 |
| 2.59L | $17.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN 2&3YO | $14,167.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:13.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.81L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 0:46.82 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tayla Mitchell | 1:00.93 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 00:50.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 0:49.88 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Returns from a lay-off. Recent trial winner at Avondale. Opened last campaign with a eighth at Ruakaka over 1200m. Expecting a effective return.
Last Starts 16 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Tom Wigram | 0:47.33 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 25/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 3YO | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 12 |
| 8.17L | $29.30 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3YO | $21,552.00 | TE R | 1300m | Good 3 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:17.03 | - | 8 |
| 6.20L | $25.60 |
| 8/11 | 06/01/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 57kg | 1:11.01 | - | 2 |
| 5.41L | $13.70 |
| 3/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 1:05.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 00:45.14 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debutant son of Turn Me Loose from Home Alone who was purchased for NZD $ 20,000 (NZB 2023 National Weanling & Broodmare Sale). Ran fifth at recent trial and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. Watch for any market moves.
Last Starts 30 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Sam McNab | 0:53.23 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 0:45.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Matt Cartwright | 1:03.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 00:53.38 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 00:48.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 00:46.30 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Returns from a break. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a third at Taupo over 1100m. Expecting a effective return.
Last Starts 16 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 1:04.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | MDN F&M | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 57kg | 1:10.09 | - | 4 |
| 5.72L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 56kg | 1:05.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $12.40 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 1:07.26 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 00:45.75 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 4 lengths into fifth when resuming last start over 1200m at Ellerslie. Plenty of improvement to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/05/2026 | 146 | MDN 2&3YO | $20,492.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55.5kg | 1:10.96 | - | 3 |
| 3.99L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 1:09.13 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/12/2025 | 30 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.70L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 11/11/2025 | 136 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 55kg | 1:09.74 | - | 12 |
| 2.20L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 00:50.85 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $55,556.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Rihaan Goyaram | 52kg | 1:12.02 | - | 3 |
| 7.40L | $11.80 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Ngakau Hailey | 00:48.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 750m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 0:40.33 | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 3yo filly who has trialled five times. Strongest trial form was when she won at Avondale on May 12. Looks all set to run well.
Last Starts 16 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 1:04.50 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.47 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 3 | Masa Hashizume | 1:09.69 | - | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:55.01 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 0:51.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
By the sire Alabama Express and from the stakes-winning mare Sorrentina. Has had the benefit of three trials. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 0:46.87 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 1:06.46 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 00:59.33 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rihaan Goyaram
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Trialled before racing and then overcame difficulties in running to finish fourth on debut over 1200m at Hawera. Will take valuable race experience from that outing. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 11 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 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,934.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 57.5kg | 1:11.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.64L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 0:52.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:08.07 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:48.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent out at $9.30 on debut last start over 1200m at Matamata and finished seventh, beaten 4 lengths. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $13,934.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Corentin Berge | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | - | 1 |
| 4.19L | $9.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 6 | Jade Goodwin | 1:10.67 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 00:49.64 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Bridget Grylls | 00:48.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Did a good job on debut last start, showing good natural pace and holding on well to finish just 1.3 lengths away in second over 1200m at Matamata. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $13,934.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Joe Nishizuka | 52.5kg | 1:12.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.28L | $9.80 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Joe Nishizuka | 0:47.00 | - | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Nice return last start when runner-up at Pukekohe over 1200m on May 1. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/05/2026 | 65 | MDN 2&3YO | $20,492.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 57.5kg | 1:11.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.66L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 25/02/2026 | 126 | MDN 3YO | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 57.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 7 |
| 4.97L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 0:46.96 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:08.07 | - | 5 |
| 4.10L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $14,000.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:14.61 | - | 8 |
| 2.00L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:48.72 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:47.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 00:47.48 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Matt Cartwright | 0:46.04 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resumes after a spell of five months. Last raced when 12th over 1300m at this track on January 8. Looks set for a strong return to racing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:47.33 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Masa Hashizume | 0:53.23 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3YO | $21,552.00 | TAUR | 1300m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:16.43 | - | 11 |
| 14.04L | $13.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $0.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 56kg | 1:11.37 | - | 8 |
| 0.20L | $24.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.88 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |