Tauranga Race 4 - QUICK COUNT MDN 1300
BRASS MONKEY (1) won a trial prior to a modest effort on debut here 15 days ago when well in the market. He can't meet a field much weaker than this, so with Michael McNab sticking with him, he is the one to beat. KALGARRY ALLY (3) ran a much improved race to finish third at Pukekohe just over 2 weeks ago, and that is enough to make him a top 3 hope again in this field. SPIRIT OF ARDSLEY (5) makes his debut from the coveted pole position, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, he can make an immediate impact. Include. ROC GODDESS (6) did nothing here on debut from a wide gate, but from a better draw, and with experience under her belt, she is worth including. LINTON FLYER (2) and GHERKIN (4) are just making up the numbers.
Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made his debut over 1200m at this track last start and was well in the market but could only finish seventh, beaten 7 lengths. Expected to do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:16.63 | - | 7 |
| 7.54L | $4.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 1:11.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has started just twice and hasn't done a great deal, last start finishing tenth and beaten 16 lengths over 1400m at Te Aroha. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 1:31.26 | - | 6 |
| 16.87L | $25.70 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Heavy 9 | Tayla Mitchell | 57.5kg | 1:15.91 | - | 10 |
| 30.80L | $88.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ethan Jones | 1:03.57 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:54.12 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:45.94 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:53.29 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tom Wigram
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form either side of a spell has been fairly disappointing. Stepping out for her third career run after being well held when resuming over 1200m at Pukekohe. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/06/2026 | 103 | MDN 2&3YO | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Hyeontaek Oh | 51.5kg | 1:17.09 | - | 1 |
| 10.74L | $29.20 |
| 4/5 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Tom Wigram | 1:21.70 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Tom Wigram | 0:46.87 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN F&M | $20,833.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 57kg | 1:10.09 | - | 2 |
| 15.73L | $39.80 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 1:06.02 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matthew Cameron | 0:47.92 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 0:48.72 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old gelding on debut. Trial form has been pretty ordinary, but this field is not strong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Hayley Hassman | 1:03.16 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:54.23 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Corentin Berge | 0:51.92 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:48.81 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Nishizuka
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled midfield on debut last start but failed to come on and clocked in eighth over 1200m at this track. Should take a lot from that experience and can improve this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 51.5kg | 1:16.63 | - | 10 |
| 7.95L | $28.60 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | 1:04.83 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Elen Nicholas | 00:46.82 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |