Waverley Race 2 - RABOBANK 1200
SWORDSMAN (2) beat a similar field here on debut 3 weeks ago, and he had a lot in hand when crossing the line nearly 3 lengths ahead of his rivals. He looks set to repeat the dose. MIDNIGHT DART (1) chased home the top pick in vain last start in the same race when resuming from a spell. He strips fitter, and he will finish a lot closer this time. VANTAGE POINT (3) has been improving in each of his 2 starts to date, and with a cosy run from a handy gate, he can figure in the top 3 here. Each way. WULFRUNA (7) makes her debut off the back of a recent trial win near the end of last month. She has some good breeding, and any market support will be worth following in. MR CHOW (5) cops another tough gate, but will continue to improve with racing. Include in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: Jonathan Riddell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid 2nd at Wanganui over 1200m. Fitter now, worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/04/2026 | 84 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Amber Riddell | 56kg | 1:14.33 | - | 4 |
| 2.79L | $2.30 |
| 13/14 | 24/01/2026 | 55 | 2YO SW | $739,000.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:12.01 | - | 11 |
| 5.53L | $90.90 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 43 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | OTAK | 1100m | Good 4 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 1:05.82 | - | 4 |
| 1.90L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Kate Hercock | 57kg | 0:48.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.80L | $8.70 |
| 2/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 600m | Heavy 8 | Jonathan Riddell | 00:37.88 | - | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liam Kauri
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive debut win at Wanganui over 1200m. Promising. Stick with him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | WGUI | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Liam Kauri | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | - | 1 |
| 2.79L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Liam Kauri | 1:04.47 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Leah Hemi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to 4th at Te Rapa; figures suggest a strong run likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/04/2026 | 34 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 57kg | 1:11.52 | - | 8 |
| 4.04L | $36.70 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 57.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $8.30 |
| 1/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Soft 5 | Samantha Collett | 0:52.58 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mereana Hudson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Son of Armory debut; fitter from trial. Worth considering.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Good 4 | Kelly Myers | 0:52.19 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kelly Myers
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Unraced 2yo filly; impressive April 28 trial win at Hastings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | HAST | 800m | Soft 7 | Bruno Queiroz | 00:49.17 | - | 3 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 850m | Heavy 10 | Rohan Mudhoo | 0:54.63 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Portland Sky debutant; recent trial promising. Watch market moves.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Soft 5 | Toni Davies | 00:51.24 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amber Riddell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Staphanos filly, debut after trial placing; worth considering.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Amber Riddell | 1:07.30 | - | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lily Sutherland | 1:04.47 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lily Sutherland
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Well-bred filly; trialed well. Stable excels with debutantes. Can win.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | FOXT | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Lily Sutherland | 1:07.30 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | WDVL | 850m | Good 3 | Jim Chung | 0:50.55 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |