Wanganui Race 2

WANGANUI INSURANCE BROKERS MDN 3YO 1200

Prize Money: $16,818

MERCY (2) tried hard when finishing second on debut at Otaki, and then she raced greenly at Taupo 8 weeks ago and finished out of the money. She would have been given more education since then, and the 8-week space between runs would have done her the world of good. On top in this. LONDON (4) raced handy throughout before peaking late on debut at Tauherenikau just over 2 weeks ago. She will naturally improve with the run, and she can figure in the top 3 this time. MAY WIRTH (6) ran on late at Tauherenikau just over 2 weeks ago when making her debut. She has a superior gate this time, and she is worth including in all combinations. IRISH ROSE (7) has been showing promise at the trials, and if 1200m is not already too short for her, then she can have a say in the outcome of this race. Check the market moves. GALEFORCE (3) has steadily improved in each of her 3 starts to date. The small field will help her, and she is another with top 3 claims.

Distance: 1200m
Class: MDN 3YO
Track: Soft5
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Grass

Rail Position: Rail Out 2.5m | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 70mm Rain Last 7 Days

Mr Bombasa (4)
Trainer: John Bary(Hastings)
Jockey: Jonathan Riddell (Last 50: 6-4-5)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Banquo

Dam: Miss Labasa

Dam's Sire: Swiss Ace

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 6-4-5

Trainer

N/A

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N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers]

Comments

Debutant son of Banquo from Miss Labasa who was purchased for NZD $ 1,100 (Gavelhouse 2023 Thoroughbred 12 June auction). Has trialled two times leading into this. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
5th of 7	3/2/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	2	Jonathan Riddell	-	Soft 5	1:02.38	57.7 km/h	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Our Edwardo 2. Epitome 3. Manolete	-
6th of 8	13/1/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	7	Jonathan Riddell	-	Good 4	1:01.50	58.5 km/h	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Lucky Penny 2. Sundown Sav 3. London	-

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Barrier

Jockey

Weight

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Avg. Speed

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Result

Race Review

5th of 7

3/2/26

FOXT

1000m

Trial

Jonathan Riddell

Soft 5

1:02.38

57.7 km/h

1. Our Edwardo

2. Epitome

3. Manolete

6th of 8

13/1/26

FOXT

1000m

Trial

Jonathan Riddell

Good 4

1:01.50

58.5 km/h

1. Lucky Penny

2. Sundown Sav

3. London

Mercy (1) 20
Trainer: Kevin Myers(Wanganui)
Jockey: Kelly Myers (Last 50: 3-6-9)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $3,573
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Darci Brahma

Dam: Onefortheditch

Dam's Sire: Elusive City

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Soft

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

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Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

Last 50

50: 3-6-9

Trainer

N/A

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N/A

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N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Opened her career in promising style two back with a minor placing at Otaki. Disappointing in the follow up run eight weeks ago when tenth over 1400m at Taupo. Use the debut performance as a guide. Will be hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
10th of 11	28/12/25	TAUP	1400m	MAAT	8	Kelly Myers	54kg	Soft 5	1:25.34	59.1 km/h	0.35.58	5.31L	-	$7.30	9	$36,364	$545	1. Now Not Never 2. Be Water 3. Justice For All	Stld Bk OTR, Imprv Wd Tn, No Go
2nd of 10	19/12/25	OTAK	1200m	MDN	8	Kelly Myers	55kg	Soft 5	1:11.50	60.4 km/h	0.34.96	1.00L	-	$6.20	-	$16,818	$3,027	1. Top Of The Pack 2. Mercy 3. Benerro	Stld Midf OTR, Hld Wd Tn, ROS
3rd of 8	2/12/25	WDVL	850m	Trial	5	Sarah O'Malley	-	Good 3	0:50.35	60.8 km/h	-	5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Falcrests Belle 2. Backhand Serve 3. Mercy	-

Galeforce (7) 874
Trainer: Lydia Pickford(Hunterville)
Jockey: Leah Hemi (Last 50: 5-2-4)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,514
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Ardrossan

Dam: Miss Adventure

Dam's Sire: Rios

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-0

Soft

3: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-2-4

Trainer

N/A

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N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1340m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Dual acceptor. Maiden galloper in first campaign. Made it three unplaced runs from as many starts when fourth over 1200m at Waipukurau a week ago. Will be harder to beat this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 8	15/2/26	WPKU	1200m	MDN 3YO	8	Leah Hemi	55.5kg	Soft 8	1:13.50	58.8 km/h	0.34.96	3.53L	-	$12	27	$0	$841	1. Concorde 2. Katsu 3. Hayworth	Bk, Midf OTF, Urgd Tn- btld on
7th of 9	19/1/26	WGUI	1340m	MDN	2	Kate Hercock	55kg	Soft 5	1:22.22	58.7 km/h	0.36.07	6.15L	-	$56	17	$16,818	$336	1. Bolli Belle 2. Ivy Time 3. Summit Up	Trld Ld to Tn, Urgd-Stpd Inr
2nd of 7	13/1/26	FOXT	1200m	Trial	7	Leah Hemi	-	Good 4	1:15.65	57.1 km/h	-	3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Incredible Patch 2. Galeforce 3. Danzig's Choice	-
8th of 9	2/1/26	TAUH	1000m	MDN	8	Mereana Hudson	55kg	Soft 5	0:57.69	62.4 km/h	0.34.87	9.30L	-	$38	-	$16,818	$336	1. Quello Dolce 2. Paper Moon 3. So We Go	Stld Midf OTR, Hld Wd Tn, No Go
7th of 8	23/9/25	TE R	1100m	Trial	2	Craig Grylls	-	Heavy 9	1:09.33	57.1 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Lucky Dice 2. Get Me An Angel 3. Ammirati	-
5th of 7	9/6/25	ELLS	1100m	Trial	3	Jasmine Fawcett	-	Soft 6	1:07.43	58.7 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Winner Patch 2. Starlit Express 3. Beat Of The Sun	-

London (6) 4
Trainer: Kevin & Stephen Gray(Copper Belt Lodge, Palmerston North)
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz (Last 50: 7-6-10)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $841
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Capitalist

Dam: Thames Court

Dam's Sire: Commands

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 7-6-10

Trainer

W 25% P 47%

Distance

W 17% P 47%

Track

W 12% P 39%

Trainer/Track

W 18% P 36%

Trainer/Distance

W 28% P 46%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m

Gear Changes

Ear Covers ON, Ear Covers Pre-Race OFF [Approved Plates, Ear Covers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Fair debut last start over 1300m at Tauherenikau when unplaced but beaten only 0.9 lengths into fourth. Likely improver who is right in the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 9	6/2/26	TAUH	1300m	MDN	6	Bruno Queiroz	56kg	Soft 5	1:17.88	60.1 km/h	0.35.21	0.87L	-	$4.00	-	$16,818	$841	1. Midnight Train 2. Pistachio 3. Dancing Fantail	Stld 4th Otr, Up Tn, Ld-Fght on
3rd of 8	13/1/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	1	Bruno Queiroz	-	Good 4	1:01.50	58.5 km/h	-	0.8L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Lucky Penny 2. Sundown Sav 3. London	-
2nd of 6	16/12/25	FOXT	850m	Trial	4	Bruno Queiroz	-	Good 3	00:54.28	NaN km/h	-	1L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Karryn 2. London 3. Pippi Moo Moo	-

Amiria (8)
Trainer: Mike Breslin(Awapuni)
Jockey: Kate Hercock (Last 50: 11-4-3)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Jockey Flying

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Per Incanto

Dam: Heni

Dam's Sire: Towkay

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 11-4-3

Trainer

N/A

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Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Per Incanto filly from the stakes-winning mare Heni. Ran second at recent trial. Worth considering.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
2nd of 5	3/2/26	FOXT	850m	Trial	5	Alan Lai	-	Soft 5	0:50.62	60.5 km/h	3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Party Time 2. Amiria 3. Afterthought	-
2nd of 7	13/1/26	FOXT	850m	Trial	2	Alan Lai	-	Good 4	00:51.37	NaN km/h	0.3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Spacely 2. Amiria 3. Fair Game	-
1st of 6	3/9/25	WAV	800m	Trial	1	Jim Chung	-	Heavy 10	0:50.12	57.5 km/h	0.2L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Amiria 2. Dancing Shadow 3. Grecia Girl	-

May Wirth (2) 6
Trainer: Peter and Trent Didham(Awapuni)
Jockey: Chris Dell (Last 50: 3-6-5)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $336
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey Filly

Sire: Circus Maximus

Dam: Let's Do This

Dam's Sire: Alamosa

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

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Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 3-6-5

Trainer

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Fair debut last start over 1000m at Tauherenikau when unplaced but beaten only 2.75 lengths into sixth. Likely improver who is right in the mix.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
6th of 8	6/2/26	TAUH	1000m	MDN	6	Chris Dell	56kg	Soft 6	0:57.71	62.4 km/h	0.33.23	2.75L	-	$9.00	-	$16,818	$336	1. Arctic Jewel 2. Thatz Bonnie 3. So We Go	Very slow, last-Ran on late
2nd of 7	19/8/25	FOXT	1000m	Trial	6	Chris Dell	-	Heavy 9	1:04.52	55.8 km/h	-	1L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Sloshed 2. May Wirth 3. Illustrious	-
8th of 9	12/8/25	AWAP	1000m	Trial	5	Chris Dell	-	Soft 6	1:00.41	59.6 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. War Princess 2. Country Salon 3. In The Air	-
2nd of 5	22/7/25	FOXT	850m	Trial	5	Chris Dell	-	Heavy 9	0:56.28	54.4 km/h	-	0.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Intention 2. May Wirth 3. Romilly Bee	-
5th of 6	25/3/25	FOXT	850m	Trial	4	Chris Dell	-	Good 4	0:52.18	58.6 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Bona Sforza 2. Sans Peur 3. Under Orders	-

Irish Rose (3)
Trainer: Clinton Isdale(Cambridge)
Jockey: Courtney Barnes (Last 50: 5-2-4)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Shocking

Dam: Musigny

Dam's Sire: Reset

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 5-2-4

Trainer

N/A

Distance

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

N/A

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll]

Comments

Three-year-old filly on debut. Has trialled well enough heading into this. Keep a close eye on any market push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
2nd of 7	16/12/25	AVON	800m	Trial	3	Courtney Barnes	-	Good 4	00:45.69	NaN km/h	0.3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Flashback 2. Irish Rose 3. Miss Caterina	-
3rd of 5	23/9/25	TE R	900m	Trial	4	Rihaan Goyaram	-	Heavy 10	0:57.34	56.5 km/h	5.3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Mr Miller 2. Tiantai 3. Irish Rose	-
2nd of 5	22/7/25	FOXT	850m	Trial	2	Liam Kauri	-	Heavy 9	0:54.65	56.0 km/h	2.25L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Bobbin Lady 2. Irish Rose 3. Kyanite Man	-

Lacey Luck (5) 769
Trainer: Gavin Sharrock(Stratford)
Jockey: Kavish Chowdhoory (Last 50: 10-1-4)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,023
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Jockey Flying

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Darci Brahma

Dam: Sarteagwen

Dam's Sire: O'Reilly

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 10-1-4

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1200m

Gear Changes

Ear Covers OFF [Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll]

Comments

Yet to fill a placing in three career runs, the latest a well-beaten ninth over 1100m at New Plymouth Raceway. Struggling to be competitive and looks tested.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
9th of 10	13/2/26	NPLY	1100m	MDN	9	Toni Davies	54kg	Heavy 8	1:05.93	60.1 km/h	0.36.35	8.14L	-	$36	16	$22,727	$341	1. Bellatrix 2. Ledhaven Cassie 3. Tsunami Sue	Stld 2nd last, Bk Tn-Stpd
6th of 10	28/1/26	WAV	1200m	MDN	9	Toni Davies	53kg	Soft 6	1:10.79	61.0 km/h	0.36.82	6.10L	-	$49	49	$22,727	$341	1. Mazino 2. Hello My Dear 3. Fleur De Blues	Set Pc, Kikd Inr Tn-Wknd rails
49 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	10/12/25	TAUH	1000m	MDN	5	Triston Moodley	54kg	Good 4	0:57.16	63.0 km/h	0.34.62	11.30L	-	$33	-	$22,727	$341	1. Falcrests Belle 2. Chill Factor 3. Ebony Gem	Stld Bk 3WNC-Urgd Tn ran on late

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked