Wanganui Race 2 - MANAWATU-WHANGANUI CIVIL CONTRACTORS NZ MDN 2YO & UP 1600
RELEASED (1) First up after 13 weeks and right up there first up last preparation at Waipukurau. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Promising career start. Goes close. BORROWED TIME (2) Moved ahead of some to finish 4th last run at Hastings on a heavy track and has minimal work to do from the stall. Can give this a shake. POPINJAY (5) Tidy run when 3rd last start at Awapuni. Deserves consideration. SHOCHITA (9) Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by almost 3L last time at Hawera and having second race start. Possesses good closing speed. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 13 weeks and narrowly denied victory first up last preparation at Waipukurau. The wide stall shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Good career start. Strong claims.
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 | $25,000.00 | MATA | 2000m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 58kg | 2:05.41 | - | 4 |
| 15.16L | $3.20 |
| 2/14 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | MDN | $25,000.00 | PUKE | 1600m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 58kg | 1:36.13 | - | 13 |
| 0.85L | $14.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN | $18,500.00 | 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
Jumped at $7.50 and ran past a few when 4th last run at Hastings and has the ideal draw. Very tidy performer.
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 | $17,000.00 | 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 | $17,000.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Good 4 | Kavish Chowdhoory | 57.5kg | 1:23.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.03L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Soft 6 | Kate Hercock | 57.5kg | 1:38.14 | - | 3 |
| 4.47L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $18,500.00 | WGUI | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 58kg | 1:39.48 | - | 4 |
| 1.67L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1300m | Soft 5 | Kate Hercock | 58kg | 1:17.88 | - | 4 |
| 2.71L | $12.90 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | 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
In the money when 3rd last start at Awapuni. Definite contender.
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 | $25,000.00 | 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 | $18,500.00 | WGUI | 2040m | Soft 6 | Toni Davies | 55kg | 2:09.48 | - | 1 |
| 9.98L | $12.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Soft 5 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:38.89 | - | 3 |
| 2.90L | $9.90 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 24 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TAUH | 1600m | Good 4 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:38.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.40L | $10.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3YO | $18,500.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Good 4 | Toni Davies | 55.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 8 |
| 13.30L | $41.30 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 188 | MDN 3YO | $25,000.00 | TAUH | 1400m | Soft 5 | Rohan Mudhoo | 57.5kg | 1:25.24 | - | 4 |
| 7.60L | $26.40 |
| 6/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,000.00 | 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
First run back after a 29 week break. Jumped at $151.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 14th last time at Waipukurau. Will struggle against these.
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 | $18,500.00 | WPKU | 1600m | Good 4 | Rohan Mudhoo | 58.5kg | 1:37.51 | - | 12 |
| 31.00L | $190.90 |
| 12/12 | 02/11/2025 | 300 | MDN | $18,500.00 | WDVL | 2100m | Soft 5 | Leah Hemi | 58.5kg | 2:13.05 | - | 2 |
| 31.50L | $54.40 |
| 11/12 | 06/01/2025 | 572 | MDN | $18,500.00 | 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 | $0.00 | 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
At $41.00 disappointing display when 10th last run at Waverley but fitter for debut run. First start for a new trainer. Likely to get back in the field. Will need to find a new peak.
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 | $20,000.00 | 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
Started at $23.00 and was nothing special when 14th last run at this venue but was a debutant last start. Expected to settle towards the rear. Will be a difficult test.
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 | $17,000.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Soft 7 | Sarah Macnab | 58.5kg | 1:12.77 | - | 12 |
| 13.08L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Floor Moerman
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good performance to run into 2nd last time at Hawera and having second career run. Capable type.
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 | $17,000.00 | 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
Ran 8th last start at Hastings. Stands out as good value.
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 | $17,000.00 | 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 | $18,500.00 | TE A | 2200m | Good 4 | Warren Kennedy | 56.5kg | 2:15.58 | - | 4 |
| 0.50L | $15.40 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $25,000.00 | TAUR | 2100m | Soft 6 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 2:13.67 | - | 4 |
| 16.90L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $18,500.00 | AVON | 2100m | Soft 5 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 2:13.26 | - | 8 |
| 2.60L | $36.60 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | 66 | MDN | $18,500.00 | TE A | 1600m | Soft 6 | Darren Danis | 56.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 11 |
| 5.50L | $64.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | 32 | MDN | $17,000.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:31.93 | - | 5 |
| 36.90L | $28.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $17,000.00 | 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 | $17,000.00 | ROTO | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:32.14 | - | 8 |
| 11.80L | $15.30 |
| 5/10 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $17,000.00 | 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
Resumes after a spell of 36 weeks. At $26.00 below standard effort when 8th last start at Waverley but has a good draw. First race for a new trainer. Needs to improve.
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 | $18,500.00 | 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 | $17,000.00 | NPLY | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Floor Moerman | 53.5kg | 1:44.18 | - | 4 |
| 15.10L | $61.70 |
| 10/13 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN HWT | $17,000.00 | 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
Was $15.00 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time at Tauherenikau. Could feature here.
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 | $17,000.00 | 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 | $17,000.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 3 | Joe Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:19.79 | - | 8 |
| 11.62L | $22.10 |
| 10/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN | $25,000.00 | 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 |