Wanganui Race 1 - PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION 2YO 1200
RONALDO (1) just got up to score on debut on heavy ground at New Plymouth nearly a month ago, and he has won another trial very easily since then. He has a good draw and is on his way to better things. Go again. PINAFORE (3) built her form strongly and scored a comfortable win third up in a decent field at Tauherenikau just over 5 weeks ago. She has the experience edge over the top pick, and she can repeat the dose. SPEED DEMON (2) resumes from a spell after winning once in 3 starts during his initial prep in the spring. He will be stronger now, and he should be right in the finish. A market watch is advised. TIFOSI (5) was not far away in her 2 starts to date, and she resumes without any public trials. A good gate will help, and she is worth including in all top combos. FRANCIE RULES (7) makes her debut off the back of a couple of sound trials. She is in good hands, and can make her presence felt.
Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market on debut last start and got off the mark by 0.1 lengths over 1200m at New Plymouth Raceway. Fitter for a subsequent trial win at Foxton. Shows promise. Stick with him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Craig Grylls | 1:00.77 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Craig Grylls | 57.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.06L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jim Chung | 1:02.51 | - | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Jim Chung | 00:51.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a spell. Fitter for a recent trial at Taupo. Opened last campaign with a fourth at Ellerslie over 1100m. Capable of a bold return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Rihaan Goyaram | 0:54.64 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | 2YO SW | $96,491.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:04.52 | - | 1 |
| 6.20L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Triston Moodley | 56kg | 1:04.59 | - | 6 |
| 1.30L | $21.30 |
| 4/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $39,474.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masa Hashizume | 57kg | 1:05.75 | - | 1 |
| 6.10L | $15.10 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 9 | Warren Kennedy | 0:52.99 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kate Hercock
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sent forward last start and won her maiden over 1000m at Tauherenikau. Fitter and is worth following up.
Last Starts 35 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 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | 2YO SW+P | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 6 | Kate Hercock | 55kg | 0:57.08 | - | 3 |
| 1.73L | $11.80 |
| 4/5 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 2YO | $21,552.00 | NPLY | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 1:16.71 | - | 3 |
| 11.05L | $5.30 |
| 3/4 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,948.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Amber Riddell | 54.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.40L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 3 | Amber Riddell | 00:52.34 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Courtney Barnes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lay-off. Placed in a recent trial. Raced just once when last in work and finished sixth at Pukekohe over 1100m. Capable of a bold return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 00:54.63 | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW | $96,491.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 55kg | 1:04.52 | - | 3 |
| 5.50L | $11.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 00:47.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed ability in her maiden campaign, filling a minor placing on debut over 1000m at Tauherenikau then finishing fifth over 1100m at Otaki prior to the spell. Progressive and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Vinnie Colgan | 54.5kg | 1:05.82 | - | 1 |
| 2.00L | $10.80 |
| 3/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $14,000.00 | TAUH | 1000m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 55kg | 0:57.64 | - | 5 |
| 3.20L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 7 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 00:55.04 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 8 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 00:53.88 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Drew wide on debut last start and finished sixth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1100m at Ellerslie. Tough draw again but may pay to follow.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $34,483.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 55.5kg | 1:04.64 | - | 8 |
| 5.15L | $14.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Sam McNab | 00:47.18 | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First race starter. Raced well in a barrier trial in preparation for today and kicks off in a relatively small field. Suggest monitoring the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 1:01.11 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Sarah O'Malley | 0:52.58 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |