Wanganui Race 2 - WANGANUI INSURANCE BROKERS MDN 3YO 1200
MERCY (2) tried hard when finishing second on debut at Otaki, and then she raced greenly at Taupo 8 weeks ago and finished out of the money. She would have been given more education since then, and the 8-week space between runs would have done her the world of good. On top in this. LONDON (4) raced handy throughout before peaking late on debut at Tauherenikau just over 2 weeks ago. She will naturally improve with the run, and she can figure in the top 3 this time. MAY WIRTH (6) ran on late at Tauherenikau just over 2 weeks ago when making her debut. She has a superior gate this time, and she is worth including in all combinations. IRISH ROSE (7) has been showing promise at the trials, and if 1200m is not already too short for her, then she can have a say in the outcome of this race. Check the market moves. GALEFORCE (3) has steadily improved in each of her 3 starts to date. The small field will help her, and she is another with top 3 claims.
Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debutant son of Banquo from Miss Labasa who was purchased for NZD $ 1,100 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 12 June auction). Has trialled two times leading into this. Prefer to see under race conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:02.38 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:01.50 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Opened her career in promising style two back with a minor placing at Otaki. Disappointing in the follow up run eight weeks ago when tenth over 1400m at Taupo. Use the debut performance as a guide. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | MAAT | $35,088.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 54kg | 1:25.34 | - | 8 |
| 5.31L | $7.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:11.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.00L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Good 3 | Sarah O'Malley | 0:50.35 | - | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. Maiden galloper in first campaign. Made it three unplaced runs from as many starts when fourth over 1200m at Waipukurau a week ago. Will be harder to beat this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | WPKU | 1200m | Soft 8 | Leah Hemi | 55.5kg | 1:13.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.53L | $11.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 55kg | 1:22.22 | - | 2 |
| 6.15L | $56.30 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Fair debut last start over 1300m at Tauherenikau when unplaced but beaten only 0.9 lengths into fourth. Likely improver who is right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1300m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 56kg | 1:17.88 | - | 6 |
| 0.87L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Bruno Queiroz | 1:01.50 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Bruno Queiroz | 00:54.28 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Per Incanto filly from the stakes-winning mare Heni. Ran second at recent trial. Worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Alan Lai | 0:50.62 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Alan Lai | 00:51.37 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | WAV | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jim Chung | 0:50.12 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Dell
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Fair debut last start over 1000m at Tauherenikau when unplaced but beaten only 2.75 lengths into sixth. Likely improver who is right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chris Dell | 56kg | 0:57.71 | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Chris Dell | 1:04.52 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2025 | - | 3YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chris Dell | 1:00.41 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Chris Dell | 0:56.28 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Chris Dell | 0:52.18 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly on debut. Has trialled well enough heading into this. Keep a close eye on any market push.
Last Starts 67 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 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Courtney Barnes | 00:45.69 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:57.34 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Liam Kauri | 0:54.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Yet to fill a placing in three career runs, the latest a well-beaten ninth over 1100m at New Plymouth Raceway. Struggling to be competitive and looks tested.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Toni Davies | 54kg | 1:05.93 | - | 9 |
| 8.14L | $35.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 49 | MDN | $21,552.00 | WAV | 1200m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 53kg | 1:10.79 | - | 9 |
| 6.10L | $49.40 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 54kg | 0:57.16 | - | 5 |
| 11.30L | $32.70 |