Te Aroha Race 7 - NZB NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 25 JUNE 2026 MDN 1150
SILKY SHUBA (8) had to do a power of work when trapped wide at Te Rapa last start, and she weakened in the run to the line, finishing well back from a very impressive winner that day. She meets a fairly modest field here, and she can make amends, so follow your money. CADAQUES (3) was well in the market on debut and struck a very testing heavy track at Hastings, so that effort can be overlooked. He had been to the fore at the trials before that, and he is worth another chance. Each way. EMAC (4) is another who did not race up to his good trial form when finishing eighth on debut at Arawa Park just over 6 weeks ago. He will improve with more racing, and he should be included in all top 4 combos here. VALSOEUR (10) did nothing on debut when well in the market at Tauranga, and she will be hoping to strike a suitable wet track this time. Don't drop her yet. TRIPLE THREAT (1) fought hard fresh up at Hawera when finishing second by a head there 5 weeks ago. Stick with him. Each way.

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a fine return last start, finishing just 0.3 lengths off the winner over 1200m at Hawera. Not to be taken lightly.
Last Starts 34 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 | 17/05/2026 | 157 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 1:11.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.32L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 0:53.23 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:38.17 | - | 1 |
| 11.30L | $21.20 |
| 4/6 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MDN | $21,930.00 | NPLY | 1400m | Soft 7 | Leah Hemi | 57kg | 1:25.47 | - | 2 |
| 4.50L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 57kg | 1:23.72 | - | 6 |
| 1.00L | $5.30 |
| 4/13 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:26.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.10L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:10.38 | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 00:52.65 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Liam Kauri | 1:02.19 | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:05.77 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Harry Grace | 0:51.39 | - | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 15/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Joe Doyle | 0:48.09 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lynsey Satherley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a placegetter first-up last start over 970m at Cambridge Synthetic, beaten 5 lengths. Back in good shape and can measure up in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/06/2026 | 224 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 0:55.69 | - | 1 |
| 5.16L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | George Rooke | 0:53.60 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 22/10/2025 | 39 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 1:08.83 | - | 12 |
| 5.30L | $19.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 24 | MDN | $0.00 | NPLY | 990m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 1:06.75 | - | 7 |
| 8.20L | $10.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN | $15,596.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 58.5kg | 0:57.24 | - | 2 |
| 3.00L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 1:06.38 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | George Rooke | 0:48.02 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut last start when sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1200m at Hastings. Better for that run. Leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | HAST | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:18.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.38L | $4.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Sam McNab | 0:52.57 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 0:47.64 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 00:53.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ROTO | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Wiremu Pinn | 1:05.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 00:53.32 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Sam McNab | 00:47.38 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut last start when eighth and beaten 6 lengths over 1215m at Arawa Park. Better for that experience and can measure up.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Heavy 9 | Matt Cartwright | 58.5kg | 1:15.91 | - | 3 |
| 6.98L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:03.57 | - | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 0:45.90 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 0:53.33 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Trialled before racing and then overcame difficulties in running to finish eighth on debut over 1200m at Ellerslie. Will improve with the race experience on board. Looms as a serious contender.
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 | 06/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $25,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 58.5kg | 1:12.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.34L | $27.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 1:18.03 | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 1:11.87 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 1:03.70 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Soft 5 | Elen Nicholas | 1:00.09 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 1:07.43 | - | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Elen Nicholas | 0:51.31 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Erin Leighton
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Embellish gelding from Pippa Van Kip on debut. Ran sixth at recent trial. Facing a stiff test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Good 4 | Joe Nishizuka | 0:54.86 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:53.23 | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 1:05.18 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell of five months. Closed last campaign with a string of average performances. Cannot recommend until he shows a bit more.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TE R | 2100m | Soft 6 | Vinnie Colgan | 57kg | 2:12.86 | - | 4 |
| 6.90L | $38.50 |
| 6/14 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUR | 1500m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 55kg | 1:30.22 | - | 5 |
| 6.90L | $47.50 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | 49 | 3YO SW+P | $31,000.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 6 | Mereana Hudson | 56kg | 1:25.57 | - | 7 |
| 10.80L | $55.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MAAT | $0.00 | TE R | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 54.5kg | 1:20.28 | - | 4 |
| 11.00L | $94.90 |
| 12/12 | 31/08/2025 | 18 | MDN | $22,936.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 56kg | 1:33.42 | - | 1 |
| 24.40L | $16.80 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | 18 | MDN 3YO | $15,596.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:17.40 | - | 9 |
| 7.00L | $15.90 |
| 5/9 | 26/07/2025 | 100 | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | TE R | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Bridget Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:14.68 | - | 7 |
| 5.50L | $22.60 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 0:54.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 17/04/2025 | 64 | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Bridget Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:14.03 | - | 11 |
| 66.70L | $95.40 |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Ulrika Holmquist | 0:54.28 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,727.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 3 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:07.67 | - | 8 |
| 21.60L | $46.80 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money recently including last start when seventh over 1200m at Te Rapa three weeks ago, beaten 5.5 lengths. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:11.25 | - | 8 |
| 5.66L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $24,590.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 56.5kg | 1:11.56 | - | 4 |
| 5.19L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 92 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,393.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 56.5kg | 1:10.34 | - | 9 |
| 1.86L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:04.24 | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | MDN | $0.00 | TE R | 1200m | Good 4 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:11.58 | - | 2 |
| 3.65L | $9.10 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | MDN | $21,552.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Good 3 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:09.98 | - | 1 |
| 2.35L | $9.90 |
| 2/13 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $14,000.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Soft 6 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:14.25 | - | 3 |
| 0.20L | $12.20 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | MDN | $19,000.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Soft 5 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:13.97 | - | 1 |
| 2.60L | $7.40 |
| 4/11 | 16/11/2025 | 137 | MDN | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 56.5kg | 1:11.29 | - | 5 |
| 3.50L | $22.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 00:55.19 | - | 5 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Kozzi Asano | 0:53.29 | - | 6 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 02/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 56.5kg | 1:18.02 | - | 9 |
| 11.30L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 56.5kg | 1:18.55 | - | 8 |
| 8.60L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 0:52.01 | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | Maiden 3yo And Upwards | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 0:46.81 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | Courtney Barnes | 0:47.40 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 0:51.32 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Recent trial winner at Avondale. Opened last campaign with a tenth at this track over 1150m. Might be better off following this outing.
Last Starts 39 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:46.87 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 3 | Sam McNab | 54.5kg | 1:06.81 | - | 7 |
| 13.30L | $108.20 |
| 11/11 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | MDN | $35,088.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Sam McNab | 54.5kg | 1:10.26 | - | 10 |
| 13.10L | $119.20 |
| 10/13 | 22/10/2025 | 168 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 6 | Wiremu Pinn | 56.5kg | 1:08.83 | - | 7 |
| 5.80L | $25.80 |
| 6/11 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $23,148.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 4 |
| 6.10L | $34.40 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Wiremu Pinn | 56kg | 1:13.85 | - | 6 |
| 9.00L | $26.70 |
| 8/10 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,455.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:11.22 | - | 7 |
| 5.70L | $48.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 0:48.15 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 0:47.64 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tom Wigram
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resumes after a spell of nine months. Form in the maiden campaign was unimpressive, the latest effort a seventh over 1200m at Avondale. Worth another chance this prep.
Last Starts 255 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 | 08/10/2025 | 21 | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Sam Weatherley | 56.5kg | 1:15.54 | - | 8 |
| 6.60L | $23.80 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 57.5kg | 1:28.07 | - | 12 |
| 22.00L | $25.90 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Matthew Cameron | 1:04.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:54.66 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 9 | Ngakau Hailey | 0:48.02 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |