Wanganui Race 1 - WANGANUI FUNCTION CENTRE 2YO 1200
FURSTON (1) is a promising type who tried hard when finishing a close third over 1200m at Tauranga, beaten less than a length. The addition of blinkers is the key, and he is the one to beat. MR CHOW (2) has been competitive in both of his starts this prep and wasn't far away when fifth at Hawera nearly 4 weeks ago after racing prominently throughout. He has Jonathan Riddell in the saddle third up, and he can figure in the top 3 here. SWORD OF STEEL (4) is a juvenile son of Sword Of State, making his debut for the powerful Walker/Bergerson stable. A recent Avondale trial win was full of merit and any market confidence would be worth following. OLD FASHIONED (3) is a well-bred colt by Proisir making his debut. He hails rom an astute stable and is likely to have been well educated. The market will be good guide. ALONOTAS (5) did not race up to his handy trial form on debut and was put aside to mature. He was runner-up at another recent trial, and is worth including fresh.
Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished fourth on debut then hit the line strongly at second outing when third over 1200m at Tauranga last time out. Looks close to a win and can get off the mark here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2&3YO | $13,934.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 52.5kg | 1:11.25 | - | 6 |
| 0.64L | $6.70 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,934.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 57.5kg | 1:11.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.64L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 0:52.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:08.07 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:48.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 57kgs
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Yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest effort a fifth over 1200m at Hawera four weeks ago. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 2YO | $13,934.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 57.5kg | 1:11.43 | - | 8 |
| 1.85L | $9.20 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2026 | 104 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:11.52 | - | 12 |
| 8.76L | $20.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.64 | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $47,414.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 57kg | 1:11.93 | - | 6 |
| 12.65L | $14.70 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 00:45.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Son of Proisir from Contrary Mary making his debut. Hasn't gone through a public trial. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WAV | 1000m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 1:01.97 | - | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old gelding on debut. Has had three trials leading into this, scoring most recently at Avondale over 1000m. A product of the strong juvenile stable of Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Michael McNab | 0:47.94 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:04.30 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Corentin Berge | 0:46.70 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:47.23 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Resuming from a break. Placed in a recent Foxton trial. Raced just once to date and finished fifth at Tauherenikau over 1000m. Capable of a bold return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 6 | Bruno Queiroz | 0:54.07 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $14,000.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 0:57.64 | - | 2 |
| 11.00L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 10 | Bruno Queiroz | 00:59.93 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Bruno Queiroz | 00:55.04 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Vadamos out of Passion Cut. Breaks from a low barrier draw so can be competitive.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WAV | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:03.37 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 6 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 0:54.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:02.51 | - | 4 |
| 10L | $0.00 |