Tauranga Race 3 - TAURANGA CROSSING FASHIONS IN THE FIELD MDN 3YO
DICKO'S DANCE (3) jumped well to put himself on the pace but had to come wide before the turn, hitting the front well out & fought fairly on debut. Stick with him. PROTEUS (2) made up a tonne of ground from the rear when long odds on debut in August then couldn't capitalise on handier run up to this trip last time. Fitter now & wide gate may help here. ROYAL ASSETT (10) charged home from the tail of the field on debut at Taupo over 1100m and similar last time over 1200m. 1400m should suit. VODKA AND CAVIAR (9) got home strongly from the rear for 2nd when fresh at Matamata in a similar run to her debut. Respect here. SIR DARCY (8) is a full brother to Sky Heart ($1.2m) & Yaldi ($391k) & he was putting in big bounds late in his Ellerslie trial 2nd.

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed over 1200m at Te Rapa last start and finished 4 lengths away in eighth. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/09/2026 | 125 | 3YO SW+P | $32,787.00 | TE R | 1200m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 56kg | 1:10.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.89L | $22.80 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | 2YO SW+P | $32,787.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 54.5kg | 1:04.31 | - | 6 |
| 2.50L | $17.30 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2026 | 34 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:11.52 | - | 5 |
| 3.18L | $16.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,546.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 55kg | 0:57.57 | - | 2 |
| 2.91L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 00:45.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2.75 lengths back in fourth on debut over 1200m at Matamata last start. Better for that experience and can measure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN | $15,164.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:12.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.81L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:52.37 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:49.68 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:45.90 | - | 5 |
| 2.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Pushed forward on debut last time but could only manage sixth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1100m at Taupo. Tackles a longer journey this time. Needs significant improvement to feature.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 57.5kg | 1:07.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.51L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 0:53.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Erin Leighton | 0:53.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 0:51.90 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Embellish gelding from Enjoy The Ride on debut. Among the placings in a recent trial. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.
Last Starts 35 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 | 08/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Erin Leighton | 0:52.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Erin Leighton | 0:52.37 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tarzino gelding from Teteria on debut. Has had the benefit of four trials. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:14.86 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 1:07.45 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:04.30 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:52.17 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a spell last start with a solid second, beaten 2 lengths, at Matamata over 1400m. Hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 126 | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 55.5kg | 1:25.35 | - | 7 |
| 2.09L | $11.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 8 | George Rooke | 1:14.27 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.99 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,934.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tayla Mitchell | 54.5kg | 1:12.14 | - | 7 |
| 8.02L | $13.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 0:47.47 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in the money on debut two starts back at Taupo but followed up with a moderate performance when sixth over 1200m at Te Rapa last time. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 18 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 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO SW+P | $32,787.00 | TE R | 1200m | Good 4 | Erin Leighton | 54kg | 1:10.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.48L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 7 | Erin Leighton | 55.5kg | 1:08.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.53L | $14.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Erin Leighton | 0:53.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Erin Leighton | 0:47.99 | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by St Mark's Basilica from Malibu Fever on debut. Ran third at recent trial. Watch for a betting push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 0:47.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:51.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bridget Grylls
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went forward on debut last start over 1400m at Matamata but faded and missed the frame. Safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 55.5kg | 1:24.55 | - | 8 |
| 3.39L | $70.10 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:46.74 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Bridget Grylls | 0:54.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.57 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:55.97 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:55.59 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes her debut. Will need to show more than she did in her latest trial when fourth at Avondale over 1000m. Likely to struggle on what we have seen.
Last Starts 19 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 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 6 | Warren Kennedy | 1:03.98 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 800m | Heavy 10 | Warren Kennedy | 0:51.48 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Warren Kennedy | 1:08.73 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 0:53.65 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.75 | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wiremu Pinn
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unlikely to attract punters' interest after being well beaten at big quotes at her last two outings. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/09/2026 | 25 | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Rihaan Goyaram | 53.5kg | 1:25.35 | - | 6 |
| 14.34L | $31.40 |
| 13/13 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,833.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:12.06 | - | 12 |
| 10.64L | $47.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:54.84 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:47.94 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Has started just twice and hasn't done a great deal, last start finishing ninth and beaten 9 lengths over 1100m at Taupo. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 3YO | $15,164.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 7 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:07.67 | - | 4 |
| 9.60L | $35.20 |
| 11/13 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,833.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:12.06 | - | 10 |
| 6.34L | $24.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Joe Doyle | 1:03.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 0:48.17 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:45.43 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |