Wanganui Race 6 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
SIERRA LEONE (9) is also nominated for race 5, and whatever race she lines up in, she should be too good for her maiden rivals. DASHING (3) is the promising stablemate of the top pick, who is also in the prior race. He would be better off avoiding the top pick, and should he start separate of that runner, then he will be hard to hold out. SECRETS (14) makes her debut off the back of a recent trial where she was close up in fourth. She cops a wide gate, but is sure to be ready to run a big race. LAST WISH (10) had to work a tad too hard early on at Arawa Park when making her debut, and faded in the run home. She strips fitter, and from a superior gate, she can figure in the top 4 this time. IVY TIME (6) got back on heavy ground last start in a race that lacked any tempo, and finished at the rear of the field. She was third on debut before that, and is worth another chance. BOLLI BELLE (11) makes her debut with the aid of a 3kg claim. Use the market as your best guide.

Jockey: Ryan Elliot
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Redwood from Rock On Rye on debut. Ran third at recent trial. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 31 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 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 3 | Kate Hercock | 1:01.78 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Ryan Elliot | 1:01.68 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell of seven months. Turned out after an inauspicious debut when sixth over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway. Worth another chance this prep.
Last Starts 220 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 | 10/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 56.5kg | 1:17.07 | - | 9 |
| 6.30L | $12.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Toni Davies | 1:04.51 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Resumed over 1400m at Otaki last start and finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 09/01/2026 | 139 | MDN | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 57kg | 1:24.07 | - | 3 |
| 4.61L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 3 | Kelly Myers | 1:02.47 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1000m | Good 3 | Kelly Myers | 0:59.46 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:49.55 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $22,936.00 | TE R | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Masa Hashizume | 57.5kg | 1:13.65 | - | 2 |
| 4.10L | $8.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 0:55.94 | - | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.53 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.34 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Has been in pretty ordinary form, including a last start 13th over 1340m at this track. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | MDN | $21,552.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 4 | Wiremu Pinn | 57kg | 1:20.11 | - | 7 |
| 11.57L | $36.80 |
| 13/14 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 1:23.93 | - | 13 |
| 8.60L | $18.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN | $21,930.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Soft 5 | Chris Dell | 57kg | 1:20.87 | - | 5 |
| 4.70L | $12.80 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 1050m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:04.24 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 00:53.82 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well fancied last time but ran below par, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway. Best form stacks up so she can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/12/2025 | 27 | MDN | $16,228.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Soft 7 | Hayley Hassman | 53.5kg | 1:11.60 | - | 1 |
| 9.60L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN | $21,930.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sima Mxothwa | 53.5kg | 1:12.82 | - | 7 |
| 0.90L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 0:54.78 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some progress last start to finish sixth over 1200m at Otaki when lining up for just the second time. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $21,930.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:13.18 | - | 3 |
| 4.10L | $36.10 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Good 4 | Toni Davies | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 6 |
| 17.80L | $30.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 0:60.25 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 0:63.05 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 00:54.21 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Toni Davies
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old who has just been whacking away at long odds in her last few. Not going well enough to trouble these.
Last Starts 28 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 | 19/12/2025 | 33 | MDN | $16,228.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Toni Davies | 54.5kg | 1:11.50 | - | 1 |
| 7.00L | $66.20 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $16,228.00 | WPKU | 1400m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 56.5kg | 1:24.93 | - | 6 |
| 6.50L | $88.60 |
| 9/14 | 02/11/2025 | 186 | MDN | $16,228.00 | WDVL | 1200m | Soft 6 | Leah Hemi | 56.5kg | 1:11.46 | - | 13 |
| 7.20L | $71.20 |
| 7/12 | 30/04/2025 | 178 | MDN 3YO | $15,455.00 | WDVL | 1100m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 52.5kg | 1:05.76 | - | 6 |
| 8.40L | $79.80 |
| 8/8 | 03/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 3YO | $15,000.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jim Chung | 53.5kg | 1:38.56 | - | 3 |
| 11.70L | $31.80 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2024 | 201 | MDN 3YO | $22,936.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Ciel Butler | 53.5kg | 1:11.45 | - | 11 |
| 13.20L | $63.60 |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2024 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,000.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 55.5kg | 1:11.88 | - | 8 |
| 9.90L | $41.70 |
| 0/6 | 19/12/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 0:52.88 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Stepped up to 1600m last start but could only manage to finish eighth at Otaki. Drops back to a distance which should suit. In the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Bruno Queiroz | 1:01.94 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO SW | $87,719.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:36.56 | - | 11 |
| 5.30L | $15.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $16,228.00 | WPKU | 1400m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:24.93 | - | 8 |
| 0.20L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:25.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.20L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TREN | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:13.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.00L | $2.80 |
| 5/13 | 20/09/2025 | 137 | MDN | $22,523.00 | TREN | 1200m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 54kg | 1:11.25 | - | 3 |
| 5.90L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Kelly Myers | 0:53.70 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 06/05/2025 | 101 | MDN 2YO | $0.00 | HAWE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 55.5kg | 1:06.35 | - | 7 |
| 1.50L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Ashvin Mudhoo | 0:51.85 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | 2YO SW | $821,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 55kg | 1:10.77 | - | 4 |
| 5.50L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2024 | 33 | 2YO SW+P | $72,727.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 54kg | 1:06.14 | - | 6 |
| 1.60L | $7.30 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:46.36 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | 35 | 2YO SW | $92,000.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 55kg | 1:05.13 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | 2YO SW+P | $36,697.00 | OTAK | 800m | Good 4 | Lily Sutherland | 54kg | 0:45.97 | - | 7 |
| 1.30L | $17.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:50.81 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Started at $4.40 on debut last start and finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at Arawa Park. Should improve and can get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F&M | $16,228.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 56kg | 1:24.30 | - | 7 |
| 6.10L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 1:06.15 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.22 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Debutant daughter of Shamus Award from Fille Champagne who was purchased for NZD $ 75,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Ran fourth at recent trial and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:05.10 | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 00:46.69 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Cooper Stumbles | 00:53.57 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 0:46.26 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Wiremu Pinn | 0:47.62 | - | 3 |
| 0.45L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 9 lengths back in eighth in an inauspicious debut over 1000m at Tauherenikau two-and-a-half weeks ago. Needs to show a lot more.
Last Starts 3 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 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1200m | Good 4 | Leah Hemi | 1:15.65 | - | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mereana Hudson | 55kg | 0:57.69 | - | 8 |
| 9.30L | $38.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 1:09.33 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/06/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:07.43 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:49.97 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |