Wanganui Race 2 - MANAWATU-WHANGANUI CIVIL CONTRACTORS NZ MDN 2YO & UP 1600
WILL (3) should have won either of his first 2 starts, and he produced a strong finishing burst last time out, before being denied by a head over 1340m at this track. He should set the record straight in this. RELEASED (1) resumes after a short break and is capable of much better than his final run of his last prep when he had a genuine excuse for his poor effort. He is stronger now, and even without a tune-up trial, he will be hard to hold out. BORROWED TIME (2) remains a maiden after 6 starts but has shown enough ability to be considered a genuine top 4 chance in a race of this nature. His latest effort over 1600m at Hastings was sound and he should be in the mix. POPINJAY (5) returned with an encouraging third at Awapuni on the poly track there nearly 2 weeks ago, and he will take improvement from that outing. He cops a wide gate, but he is still a solid top 4 chance. SHOCHITA (9) ran on powerfully for second on debut, and she has won a trial since then. Each way.

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes today after filling a minor placing two times from three starts in his maiden campaign. At the latest outing he finished 12th over 2000m at Matamata on March 11. Improvement to come and looks hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 8 | Abinith Simon | 0:49.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $21,008.00 | MATA | 2000m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 58kg | 2:05.41 | - | 4 |
| 15.16L | $3.20 |
| 2/14 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | MDN | $21,552.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 58kg | 1:36.13 | - | 13 |
| 0.85L | $14.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN | $15,948.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Elen Nicholas | 57kg | 1:40.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.07L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 1:07.81 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 00:57.52 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:47.84 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second over 1400m at Tauherenikau two back then missed the frame last time out over 1600m at Hastings. Tough to beat on best. Can atone.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 21/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | HAST | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:45.28 | - | 10 |
| 4.87L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2026 | 59 | MDN 2&3YO | $14,167.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Good 4 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 57.5kg | 1:23.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.03L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | MDN 3YO | $13,000.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Soft 6 | Kate Hercock | 57.5kg | 1:38.14 | - | 3 |
| 4.47L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 58kg | 1:39.48 | - | 4 |
| 1.67L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1300m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 58kg | 1:17.88 | - | 4 |
| 2.71L | $12.90 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,948.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 57.5kg | 1:11.34 | - | 9 |
| 4.32L | $15.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Kate Hercock | 1:03.71 | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Toni Davies
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice return last start when third at Awapuni Synthetic over 1400m on May 31. Further improvement in store.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/05/2026 | 132 | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,833.00 | ASYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Floor Moerman | 56.5kg | 1:24.43 | - | 8 |
| 1.18L | $7.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 6 | Floor Moerman | 0:53.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $15,948.00 | WGUI | 2040m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 55kg | 2:09.48 | - | 1 |
| 9.98L | $12.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3YO | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Soft 5 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:38.89 | - | 3 |
| 2.90L | $9.90 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Good 4 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:38.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.40L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3YO | $14,000.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Good 4 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 8 |
| 13.30L | $41.30 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 188 | MDN 3YO | $19,000.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Soft 5 | Rohan Mudhoo | 57.5kg | 1:25.24 | - | 4 |
| 7.60L | $26.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $31,818.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 4 | Jim Chung | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.00L | $14.90 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 1:02.10 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Jim Chung | 1:03.73 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liam Kauri
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been very ordinary in all four career runs to date. Don't see that trend changing here.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN | $16,228.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 58.5kg | 1:37.51 | - | 12 |
| 31.00L | $190.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/11/2025 | 300 | MDN | $16,228.00 | WDVL | 2100m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 2:13.05 | - | 2 |
| 31.50L | $54.40 |
| 11/12 | 06/01/2025 | 572 | MDN | $15,000.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lemmy Douglas | 56.5kg | 1:24.47 | - | 12 |
| 10.20L | $87.60 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1200m | Good 3 | Marc Lerner | 1:14.00 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 14/06/2023 | - | MDN 3YO | $12,963.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Hamish McNeill | 55kg | 1:16.19 | - | 5 |
| 17.30L | $46.10 |
| 0/8 | 26/05/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:15.86 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 16/05/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:06.58 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2022 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 1:12.01 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 29/09/2022 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 1050m | Good 3 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:02.59 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2022 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | RUAK | 1000m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 1:00.67 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2022 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:58.74 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/7 | 01/03/2022 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 7 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:47.75 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hayley Hassman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Never really threatened on debut last start after a couple of modest trials. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,667.00 | WAV | 1400m | Good 5 | Mereana Hudson | 58.5kg | 1:25.23 | - | 12 |
| 5.22L | $28.80 |
| 3/3 | 28/10/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Chris Dell | 1:07.77 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Mereana Hudson | 0:53.41 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Madan Singh
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten a fair way on debut last time out when 14th over 1200m at this track. Steps out over more ground this time. No surprise to see him in the finish.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sarah Macnab | 58.5kg | 1:12.77 | - | 12 |
| 13.08L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled off the pace from a wide gate on debut last start then found the line stylishly to finish runner-up over 1600m at Hawera. Kept ticking over since then with a trial win. Can open her account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1400m | Soft 6 | Floor Moerman | 1:27.23 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN | $14,167.00 | HAWE | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Lily Sutherland | 56kg | 1:40.87 | - | 10 |
| 2.92L | $16.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 1:18.20 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Breanna Ng | 1:03.07 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1200m | Good 3 | Kelly Myers | 1:06.79 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1000m | Good 3 | Kelly Myers | 1:01.13 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten 9 lengths into eighth when resuming last start over 1600m at Hastings. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 21/05/2026 | 165 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | HAST | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Madan Singh | 56.5kg | 1:45.28 | - | 14 |
| 9.71L | $22.60 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | HAST | 1200m | Soft 7 | Leah Hemi | 1:17.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 2200m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 56.5kg | 2:15.58 | - | 4 |
| 0.50L | $15.40 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $21,930.00 | TAUR | 2100m | Soft 6 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 2:13.67 | - | 4 |
| 16.90L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $16,228.00 | AVON | 2100m | Soft 5 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 2:13.26 | - | 8 |
| 2.60L | $36.60 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | 66 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1600m | Soft 6 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 11 |
| 5.50L | $64.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | 32 | MDN | $15,596.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:31.93 | - | 5 |
| 36.90L | $28.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | AVON | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 55.5kg | 1:31.19 | - | 5 |
| 9.30L | $17.10 |
| 9/12 | 02/07/2025 | 10 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:32.14 | - | 8 |
| 11.80L | $15.30 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 6 |
| 7.70L | $6.10 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1300m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 1:22.23 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Good 3 | Courtney Barnes | 00:59.97 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 0:51.20 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 28/03/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 0:56.74 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 0:57.25 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 16/01/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 950m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 0:58.51 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a spell. Placed in a recent Foxton trial. Raced just once last campaign and finished eighth at Waverley over 1650m. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1400m | Soft 6 | Tyler Porteous | 1:27.23 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 110 | MDN F&M | $16,667.00 | WAV | 1650m | Soft 7 | Sarah Macnab | 57.5kg | 1:44.05 | - | 5 |
| 10.20L | $41.50 |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Open Entry Flat Race | $0.00 | WAV | 2200m | Heavy 10 | Sarah Macnab | 2:32.06 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Sarah Macnab | 1:32.68 | - | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/06/2025 | 23 | MDN 2YO&UP | $15,741.00 | NPLY | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 53.5kg | 1:44.18 | - | 4 |
| 15.10L | $61.70 |
| 10/13 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN HWT | $14,000.00 | HAWE | 2100m | Soft 6 | Kayla Macnab | 67kg | 2:21.43 | - | 12 |
| 30.70L | $17.50 |
| 5/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1400m | Good 4 | Sarah Macnab | 1:30.81 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Turned in a moderate effort on debut when seventh over 1600m at Tauherenikau after taking out a trial at Foxton. Might need more race experience.
Last Starts 40 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 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Good 4 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:37.42 | - | 5 |
| 5.49L | $20.20 |
| 9/9 | 06/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:19.79 | - | 8 |
| 11.62L | $22.10 |
| 10/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN | $21,008.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Heavy 8 | Chris Dell | 56.5kg | 1:22.95 | - | 5 |
| 7.11L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Dell | 1:02.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WAV | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Liam Kauri | 1:16.84 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Amber Riddell | 1:04.10 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Chris Dell | 0:53.60 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |