Hastings Race 1 - THE TARADALE CLUB MDN
HARD ROCK CAFE (1) Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last start at this track and getting better in recent performances. Exhibiting good form this campaign. Worth a ticket. TICK TOCK TESSA (9) Came in 7th last start at Woodville. Has the ability to turn things around but back to a shorter trip. Can get the job done. SCUTALONG (5) Didn't attack the line when 9th last start at Taupo. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Has shown early pace in races to date. Tom Wigram takes a large claim. Has to be included. SMACKERS (8) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at this track and form has been improving over recent runs. Can threaten if right today.

Jockey: Sam McNab
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 2nd last start at this venue on a heavy surface and showing improvement in recent outings. In top form this preparation. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 20 | MDN | $25,000.00 | HAST | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:42.32 | - | 8 |
| 0.76L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 16 | MDN | $17,000.00 | WGUI | 1360m | Heavy 10 | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:28.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.80L | $7.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 179 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | ASYN | 1200m | Synthetic | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:10.96 | - | 4 |
| 6.90L | $31.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $18,500.00 | WGUI | 2040m | Soft 6 | Liam Kauri | 55kg | 2:09.48 | - | 7 |
| 11.77L | $47.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Soft 5 | Liam Kauri | 55.5kg | 1:38.89 | - | 1 |
| 7.30L | $10.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | MDN | $18,500.00 | OTAK | 1400m | Soft 5 | Liam Kauri | 55kg | 1:25.30 | - | 2 |
| 0.90L | $22.00 |
| 14/14 | 14/12/2025 | 85 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Good 4 | Elen Nicholas | 56kg | 1:23.93 | - | 3 |
| 9.10L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1000m | Good 3 | Leah Hemi | 1:01.13 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TREN | 1400m | Soft 7 | Kate Hercock | 56kg | 1:27.76 | - | 3 |
| 2.60L | $9.70 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | MDN | $0.00 | WDVL | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kate Hercock | 56kg | 1:16.48 | - | 3 |
| 1.30L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $17,000.00 | WDVL | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Kate Hercock | 57.5kg | 1:10.86 | - | 5 |
| 1.50L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Leah Hemi | 1:05.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten when 11th last time at Ellerslie but matched against a less competitive field. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/09/2026 | 23 | MAAT | $75,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Wiremu Pinn | 57kg | 1:11.89 | - | 2 |
| 4.67L | $17.80 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | SP COND | $74,250.00 | ASYN | 1400m | Synthetic | Sarah Macnab | 54kg | 1:22.45 | - | 3 |
| 6.35L | $16.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 35 | MAAT | $27,500.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:17.61 | - | 7 |
| 1.07L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Amber Riddell | 57.5kg | 1:16.57 | - | 5 |
| 1.12L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 03/06/2026 | 81 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 58.5kg | 1:17.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.83L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 1:18.77 | - | 7 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Courtney Barnes | 57.5kg | 1:13.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.71L | $4.70 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 57.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 4 |
| 3.77L | $34.70 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN | $25,000.00 | WAV | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jonathan Riddell | 57.5kg | 1:10.79 | - | 3 |
| 7.93L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:05.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:52.95 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 00:52.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Matt Cartwright | 00:53.67 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $15.00 and improved late to finish 5th last run at Te Aroha and will try to take advantage of the alley. Do not dismiss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 8 | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 1:28.49 | - | 11 |
| 2.83L | $19.80 |
| 9/12 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $17,000.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Sam McNab | 56.5kg | 1:30.40 | - | 7 |
| 7.51L | $7.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | AVON | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Sam McNab | 56.5kg | 1:15.21 | - | 2 |
| 2.52L | $23.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 75 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | ROTO | 1215m | Heavy 10 | Michael McNab | 58.5kg | 1:15.69 | - | 5 |
| 10.46L | $12.90 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Krishi Ramdhun | 1:05.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 2&3YO | $17,000.00 | HAWE | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 57.5kg | 1:29.56 | - | 3 |
| 2.50L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jasmine Fawcett | 57.5kg | 1:23.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.03L | $21.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1200m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:12.81 | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 1:07.43 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:51.74 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 00:47.75 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jim Chung
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from break. Couldn't keep the pace going when 3rd last run at this track. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 114 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 | 21/05/2026 | 162 | MDN 2&3YO | $17,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Jim Chung | 56.5kg | 1:32.86 | - | 10 |
| 1.37L | $36.80 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | HAST | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jim Chung | 1:16.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 57.5kg | 1:38.73 | - | 8 |
| 10.00L | $52.70 |
| 12/13 | 16/11/2025 | 283 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Good 4 | Jim Chung | 55.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 1 |
| 18.80L | $46.50 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 1250m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:18.34 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:02.26 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 57.5kg | 0:57.38 | - | 2 |
| 10.40L | $8.80 |
| 3/4 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Jonathan Riddell | 00:50.42 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/12/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Jonathan Riddell | 0:52.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tom Wigram
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last start at Taupo on a heavy surface. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Serious contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 158 | MDN | $17,000.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 58.5kg | 1:28.74 | - | 6 |
| 7.79L | $5.30 |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | MDN | $25,000.00 | MATA | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael McNab | 58kg | 1:23.43 | - | 8 |
| 4.54L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TE A | 1400m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 58kg | 1:22.99 | - | 8 |
| 0.58L | $7.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | MDN | $25,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Niranjan Parmar | 57kg | 1:12.98 | - | 8 |
| 5.46L | $18.30 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN | $25,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 57kg | 1:11.24 | - | 7 |
| 5.60L | $25.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 1:06.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Heavy 9 | Joe Doyle | 1:11.86 | - | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:58.29 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Jumped at $15.00 and struggled with the pace when 9th last start at Woodville but was on debut last time. Expected to settle towards the rear. Can't suggest backing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:04.12 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | WDVL | 1400m | Soft 6 | Amber Riddell | 57kg | 1:25.81 | - | 2 |
| 3.73L | $23.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Jonathan Riddell | 1:04.01 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Kate Hercock | 00:53.82 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Te Aroha on a heavy rated track. Very slim hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TE A | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 58.5kg | 1:28.49 | - | 2 |
| 4.06L | $52.80 |
| 7/10 | 12/08/2026 | 259 | Rating 60 HCP | $0.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 9 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 54kg | 1:17.13 | - | 5 |
| 4.15L | $54.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:03.47 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TE A | 1400m | Good 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 1:22.34 | - | 14 |
| 30.90L | $88.50 |
| 14/14 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Triston Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:10.66 | - | 10 |
| 16.40L | $55.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:09.94 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:04.81 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lily Sutherland
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home into 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 255 | MDN | $25,000.00 | HAST | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Mereana Hudson | 56.5kg | 1:29.02 | - | 9 |
| 0.82L | $17.90 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Good 4 | Mereana Hudson | 56.5kg | 1:37.59 | - | 6 |
| 3.40L | $21.60 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN | $25,000.00 | WGUI | 1600m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 56.5kg | 1:37.06 | - | 4 |
| 8.00L | $10.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Good 4 | Mereana Hudson | 56.5kg | 1:23.72 | - | 7 |
| 2.70L | $23.90 |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Mereana Hudson | 1:04.34 | - | 2 |
| 5.05L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1300m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:21.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 1:05.18 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Soft 6 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 00:45.96 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:49.47 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.50 finished 7th last start at Woodville. Has the ability to turn things around but dropping in distance. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can win this.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | MDN | $17,000.00 | WDVL | 2100m | Heavy 10 | Liam Kauri | 54.5kg | 2:20.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.46L | $6.60 |
| 10/13 | 13/06/2026 | 23 | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,000.00 | WGUI | 1600m | Soft 7 | Kelly Myers | 56.5kg | 1:41.34 | - | 2 |
| 9.66L | $5.30 |
| 5/13 | 21/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | HAST | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Kelly Myers | 56.5kg | 1:45.28 | - | 3 |
| 6.60L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 2&3YO | $17,000.00 | WDVL | 1600m | Soft 6 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:40.21 | - | 7 |
| 0.82L | $14.20 |
| 7/9 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2&3YO | $17,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Good 3 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:11.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.14L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | MDN | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 56kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.82L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 1:03.03 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN | $25,000.00 | TREN | 1200m | Soft 5 | Amber Riddell | 55kg | 1:09.07 | - | 3 |
| 7.11L | $7.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Amber Riddell | 0:52.03 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Good 4 | Liam Kauri | 1:00.64 | - | 6 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Liam Kauri | 1:04.48 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.50 ran 4th last time at Wanganui but was a debutant last start. Displays good tactical speed. Drawn the rails. Small possibility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN | $25,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kelly Myers | 56.5kg | 1:15.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.77L | $6.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 9 | Kelly Myers | 0:55.95 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 7 | Liam Kauri | 1:05.12 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AWAP | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Liam Kauri | 1:02.20 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |