Wanganui Race 3 - NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES MDN 1360
HELLO MY DEAR (9) has been knocking on the door this prep, and she made up late ground when finishing second at Waverley last time out. The extra 160m will suit her, and she can go one better. BANTRY (11) ran a bold second at Otaki in her penultimate start, and then was looking for more ground when finishing seventh there 2 weeks ago. She has a good draw and can bounce straight back into the money here. DANCING FANTAIL (1) resumed from a spell and ran a really good race for third in tight quarters late at Tauherenikau 16 days ago. She won't have to improve by much to win a race like this. TIMEX (7) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She has trialled up and can figure in the top 4. SILENT APPLAUSE (5) was third fresh up at Otaki, and she can continue to build her form this prep.

Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a spell last start with a solid third, beaten 0.7 lengths, at Tauherenikau over 1300m. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 460 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1300m | Soft 5 | Toni Davies | 56.5kg | 1:17.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.68L | $16.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1400m | Good 4 | Liam Kauri | 1:25.47 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 3 | Kate Hercock | 1:02.66 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2024 | 15 | MDN | $15,000.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Soft 7 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 1:25.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.20L | $7.10 |
| 5/14 | 19/10/2024 | 10 | MDN | $21,000.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Good 4 | Liam Kauri | 55.5kg | 1:24.06 | - | 10 |
| 4.20L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2024 | 15 | MDN | $18,349.00 | WAV | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 7 |
| 2.60L | $15.40 |
| 5/11 | 24/09/2024 | 16 | MDN | $16,972.00 | WAV | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 1:29.14 | - | 1 |
| 1.80L | $5.40 |
| 4/14 | 08/09/2024 | 72 | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 1:17.93 | - | 6 |
| 3.80L | $11.60 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Leah Hemi | 1:07.03 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Madan Singh | 57.5kg | 1:28.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.20L | $22.90 |
| 0/6 | 28/05/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 6 | Lisa Allpress | 1:02.73 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a spell and was safely held when sixth over 1200m at Otaki. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 08/02/2026 | 63 | MDN | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:11.06 | - | 1 |
| 6.48L | $47.10 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 3 | Vinnie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:07.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.60L | $21.80 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 0:53.29 | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 00:53.16 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:50.96 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:51.42 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sarah O'Malley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lay-off. Placed in a recent trial at Foxton. Opened last campaign with a eighth at this track over 1360m. Will take great benefit from this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Sarah O'Malley | 0:50.62 | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Sarah O'Malley | 00:51.37 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2025 | 17 | MDN 3YO | $13,000.00 | WAV | 1650m | Heavy 8 | Mereana Hudson | 57.5kg | 1:43.73 | - | 6 |
| 13.80L | $56.10 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3YO | $16,818.00 | WAV | 1650m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 55.5kg | 1:43.66 | - | 2 |
| 12.40L | $20.60 |
| 5/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:01.56 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1360m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 58kg | 1:21.71 | - | 2 |
| 6.80L | $14.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 1:06.42 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 04/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jim Chung | 1:05.57 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Dell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned from a spell with a sound third last start over 1200m at Otaki. Strips fitter and can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 198 | MDN | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:11.06 | - | 7 |
| 3.37L | $30.60 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | WAV | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:29.64 | - | 12 |
| 10.10L | $19.40 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | Rating 58 HCP | $15,741.00 | ASYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Chris Dell | 55kg | 1:25.01 | - | 6 |
| 5.90L | $12.30 |
| 6/13 | 20/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:48.75 | - | 10 |
| 14.30L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/05/2025 | 20 | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Heavy 8 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:22.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.10L | $28.50 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2025 | 91 | MDN | $15,741.00 | WGUI | 1360m | Heavy 8 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:23.48 | - | 2 |
| 10.80L | $27.50 |
| 11/11 | 09/02/2025 | 20 | MDN | $16,818.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Good 4 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 55.5kg | 1:37.08 | - | 2 |
| 10.80L | $12.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN | $16,818.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 4 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 55.5kg | 1:20.63 | - | 6 |
| 4.60L | $44.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 3 | Leah Hemi | 00:60.17 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Chris Dell | 0:54.62 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Madan Singh
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form either side of a spell has been very ordinary. Resumed last start and was beaten 11 lengths over 1200m at Otaki. Expect she'll find this too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 239 | MDN | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:11.06 | - | 3 |
| 11.65L | $19.10 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Heavy 10 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:27.46 | - | 3 |
| 17.10L | $9.90 |
| 4/12 | 31/05/2025 | 425 | MDN 2YO&UP | $18,519.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Heavy 8 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:22.93 | - | 1 |
| 1.20L | $25.80 |
| 7/12 | 01/04/2024 | 10 | MDN | $16,972.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Soft 5 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:38.62 | - | 7 |
| 4.40L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2024 | 16 | MDN F&M | $17,290.00 | NPLY | 1600m | Soft 5 | Bridget Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:38.31 | - | 8 |
| 3.90L | $14.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2024 | 19 | MDN | $23,364.00 | OTAK | 1600m | Soft 6 | Lisa Allpress | 56.5kg | 1:38.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.80L | $6.40 |
| 6/10 | 16/02/2024 | 13 | MDN | $20,833.00 | NPLY | 1400m | Good 4 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:23.66 | - | 5 |
| 4.00L | $10.30 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2024 | 17 | MAAT | $37,037.00 | NPLY | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Lisa Allpress | 55kg | 1:26.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.20L | $8.60 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2024 | 6 | MDN | $23,148.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 3 | Elen Nicholas | 54.5kg | 1:25.41 | - | 5 |
| 3.30L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2024 | 123 | MDN | $17,130.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:11.28 | - | 7 |
| 5.00L | $14.20 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2023 | 15 | MDN | $16,972.00 | WAV | 1400m | Soft 5 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:26.30 | - | 3 |
| 2.40L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2023 | 20 | MDN F&M | $0.00 | AWAP | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Madan Singh | 57.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 3 |
| 0.60L | $11.90 |
| 6/14 | 06/08/2023 | 23 | MDN | $0.00 | HAWE | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:29.74 | - | 4 |
| 5.90L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2023 | - | MDN F&M | $0.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Madan Singh | 57.5kg | 1:16.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.40L | $31.20 |

Jockey: Alan Lai
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Fitter for a recent trial at Foxton. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Awapuni Synthetic over 1400m. Expecting a bright return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 1:02.22 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2025 | 17 | MDN | $15,596.00 | ASYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Jim Chung | 54.5kg | 1:24.33 | - | 1 |
| 4.40L | $10.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | Rating 59 HCP | $15,741.00 | ASYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Jim Chung | 52kg | 1:23.34 | - | 2 |
| 6.80L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jim Chung | 1:05.40 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jim Chung | 1:04.58 | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jim Chung
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Darci Brahma mare from Pedestal on debut. Placed in a recent trial. Looks set for a bold opening.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 1:02.38 | - | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fitter for four runs back and looks close to a win, judging on last start second over 1200m at Waverley. Nearing a win and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $21,552.00 | WAV | 1200m | Soft 6 | Bruno Queiroz | 55kg | 1:10.79 | - | 6 |
| 3.00L | $6.30 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | 3YO SW+P | $34,483.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 3 | Bruno Queiroz | 54kg | 1:11.04 | - | 7 |
| 3.41L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 55.5kg | 1:24.47 | - | 9 |
| 3.00L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2025 | 337 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TREN | 1000m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 55.5kg | 0:56.33 | - | 3 |
| 4.00L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 1050m | Soft 5 | Rohan Mudhoo | 1:02.86 | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 8 | Rohan Mudhoo | 00:52.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 11/01/2025 | 9 | 2YO SW | $90,909.00 | TREN | 1100m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 55kg | 1:03.40 | - | 10 |
| 2.40L | $23.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2025 | 35 | 2YO SW+P | $16,818.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 52kg | 1:00.72 | - | 5 |
| 0.10L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2024 | 18 | 2YO SW+P | $36,364.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 55kg | 1:05.86 | - | 2 |
| 2.50L | $27.20 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2024 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,818.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Kate Hercock | 55kg | 1:00.96 | - | 5 |
| 5.40L | $15.70 |
| 4/5 | 15/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Leah Hemi | 0:54.36 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 1.5 lengths into second at Otaki two starts ago then appeared at Otaki last time and finished 6 lengths from the winner in seventh. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 13 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 | 08/02/2026 | 30 | MDN | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Amber Riddell | 55kg | 1:11.06 | - | 5 |
| 6.73L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.56L | $22.60 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $21,930.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Amber Riddell | 54kg | 1:13.18 | - | 9 |
| 4.90L | $17.20 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 39 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Good 4 | Amber Riddell | 54kg | 0:57.16 | - | 8 |
| 8.20L | $23.30 |
| 5/6 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1200m | Good 3 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:13.49 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 55.5kg | 1:25.24 | - | 7 |
| 8.30L | $17.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Chris Dell | 1:05.12 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Chris Dell | 1:02.26 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |