Rotorua Race 2 - ATKINSON AND DONALDSON 1215
PUROSANGUE (1) improved quickly from a fair run on debut to finish runner-up at Matamata last time out. A wet track is no problem, and he is nicely poised to go one better this time. FOO FOO (6) could not back up his good trial form when finishing fifth as a warm favourite at Avondale a month ago. He will be better for the experience, and he can make amends. Follow your money. CAPOTE (3) probably lacked some strength in his initial prep, and he looked a lot stronger when winning a recent trial under his own steam. Hard to beat here, especially on a wet track. FACILITATE (2) showed some promise in the spring, and his recent spell would have done him the world of good. He was too the fore at the recent trials, and with the aid of the pole position, he is good enough to win a maiden at short notice. SNEAKY CYCLONE (4) has changed stables since his last start in December. He has been there abouts in a couple of recent trials, and he can sneak into the finish here.

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to second over 1200m at Matamata. Progressing well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | MDN | $14,167.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 58kg | 1:19.16 | - | 3 |
| 2.17L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN | $21,008.00 | TE A | 1150m | Heavy 10 | Hayley Hassman | 56kg | 1:09.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.86L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.69 | - | 2 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Masa Hashizume | 00:47.53 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Elen Nicholas
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break; trial winner. Bold return expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 1:10.03 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/15 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | MDN | $35,088.00 | ELLS | 1600m | Good 4 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:36.79 | - | 5 |
| 3.30L | $25.60 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2025 | 38 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1600m | Soft 6 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 12 |
| 1.00L | $10.70 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2025 | 11 | MDN | $22,523.00 | TE R | 1500m | Heavy 9 | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 1:36.12 | - | 8 |
| 2.50L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | Rating 60 HCP | $16,667.00 | RUAK | 1400m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 54kg | 1:25.78 | - | 2 |
| 2.20L | $11.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 1:06.29 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Kevin Stott | 00:54.27 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break; trial win at Te Awamutu. Ready for a strong return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Joe Doyle | 0:53.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | MDN | $16,228.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Good 4 | Joe Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:10.60 | - | 5 |
| 11.30L | $5.70 |
| 9/13 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 58.5kg | 1:09.74 | - | 6 |
| 4.90L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/10/2025 | 27 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1300m | Soft 6 | Vinnie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:20.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.10L | $24.10 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | NPLY | 990m | Heavy 10 | Bruno Queiroz | 58.5kg | 1:06.75 | - | 2 |
| 3.90L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 00:53.56 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 10 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:52.58 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2025 | - | Maiden 3yo And Upwards | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:48.07 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 750m | Soft 6 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:42.54 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jack Taplin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell, trial fit. Fourth at Taupo last start. Has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 6 | Courtney Barnes | 1:11.87 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:46.30 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | MDN | $21,930.00 | ROTO | 1560m | Soft 6 | Opie Bosson | 57kg | 1:37.51 | - | 4 |
| 2.60L | $5.10 |
| 9/11 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 3YO | $21,930.00 | TE A | 1400m | Good 3 | Niranjan Parmar | 57.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 11 |
| 11.40L | $24.10 |
| 3/15 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:23.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.10L | $11.20 |
| 6/13 | 22/10/2025 | 12 | MDN | $16,228.00 | TE A | 1400m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:24.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.40L | $7.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 149 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 6 | Craig Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:06.55 | - | 4 |
| 6.70L | $8.10 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 1:10.98 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 0:49.88 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 14/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 2YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Niranjan Parmar | 56.5kg | 1:14.49 | - | 3 |
| 5.30L | $13.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $13,000.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Niranjan Parmar | 56.5kg | 1:14.03 | - | 3 |
| 4.90L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Craig Grylls | 0:47.34 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Cartwright
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing debut for 3yo gelding; won last trial; watch market.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:03.57 | - | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 0:45.90 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Courtney Barnes | 0:53.33 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Corentin Berge
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 3yo gelding; won Avondale trial. Ready to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Corentin Berge | 0:47.48 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 0:47.47 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ethan Jones
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming; trial placing at Avondale. Needs this run; follow next.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Corentin Berge | 1:03.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.37 | - | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/14 | 06/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1200m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 57.5kg | 1:10.83 | - | 14 |
| 8.70L | $50.30 |
| 11/14 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Vinnie Colgan | 56kg | 1:10.66 | - | 5 |
| 8.90L | $70.20 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 0:49.00 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 00:48.31 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Ace Lawson-Carroll | 0:47.82 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tayla Mitchell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First race start; moderate trials. Needs run. Check betting.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Ethan Jones | 1:03.57 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 0:54.12 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 0:45.94 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 3 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:53.29 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joe Nishizuka
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after two placings in eight starts. Ninth last time. Follow up.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | MDN | $16,228.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Triston Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:26.86 | - | 8 |
| 8.30L | $11.00 |
| 0/12 | 01/10/2025 | 17 | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Soft 7 | Masa Hashizume | 56.5kg | 1:29.93 | - | 1 |
| - | $6.30 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2025 | 50 | MDN F&M | $22,523.00 | TE R | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Vinnie Colgan | 57.5kg | 1:14.65 | - | 3 |
| 9.80L | $5.20 |
| 0/9 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | 3YO SW+P | $50,926.00 | TE R | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | 52kg | 1:28.00 | - | 3 |
| - | $22.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 11 | MDN 2&3YO | $15,741.00 | TAUR | 1400m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 56.5kg | 1:32.84 | - | 7 |
| 0.20L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2025 | 28 | MDN 2&3YO | $20,000.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Vinnie Colgan | 56.5kg | 1:16.37 | - | 2 |
| 6.50L | $6.50 |
| 2/14 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Triston Moodley | 54.5kg | 1:22.52 | - | 11 |
| 1.30L | $35.30 |
| 12/14 | 14/05/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $15,741.00 | MATA | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Niranjan Parmar | 54.5kg | 1:14.60 | - | 13 |
| 13.40L | $18.10 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | Niranjan Parmar | 00:46.79 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 3yo filly, impressive trial win, big debut chance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TAUR | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 1:04.23 | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Craig Grylls | 1:10.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Barnes | 1:10.85 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Niranjan Parmar | 00:53.32 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 00:47.35 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hyeontaek Oh
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell; trial fit. Strong chance after Tauranga sixth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Soft 6 | Stephan Karnicnik | 1:10.03 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 17/10/2025 | 16 | MDN | $16,228.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 7 | Sage Duric | 52.5kg | 1:26.86 | - | 2 |
| 4.80L | $40.10 |
| 6/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN | $16,667.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | Rihaan Goyaram | 54.5kg | 1:14.32 | - | 5 |
| 7.50L | $40.10 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 1:10.94 | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Maria Sanson | 00:53.55 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished a sound sixth at Ellerslie; can improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/04/2026 | 390 | MDN 2YO&UP | $20,833.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 56kg | 1:12.08 | - | 5 |
| 6.05L | $25.90 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 0:47.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2025 | 21 | MDN 2YO&UP F&M | $22,727.00 | PUKE | 1200m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 54kg | 1:11.31 | - | 1 |
| 5.50L | $12.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/03/2025 | - | MDN 2YO | $22,523.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 55.5kg | 1:11.82 | - | 8 |
| 7.00L | $24.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Good 3 | George Rooke | 0:47.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |