Te Aroha   06 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

PRENDERGAST RACING MAIDEN 1150m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 4.5m  

Solid tempo with Petite Rocher possessing enough dash to find the front. PETITE ROCHER (12) finished seventh over 1400m at Te Rapa last start after finishing runner-up at Whanganui on debut. The blinkers go on, and with the blinkers on over a shorter trip, she looks well placed to bounce back. On top. BOOMSTRUCK (5) is a promising maiden after 4 runs and wasn’t far away last time when sixth over 1200m at Tauranga nearly a month ago after racing handy throughout. This looks like a suitable race, and he should be hard to beat from a handy gate. DEPRIVE (4) was close to breaking through prior to a short spell that would have done him no harm. He cops a wide gate, but he won't be a maiden for much longer. Each way. ARWEN (15) is a filly by Ancient Spirit out of stakes-winner Coulee, making her debut. She has been to the fore in both of her trials to date, and even from a wide gate, she will attract plenty of attention in the market. CAPTAIN ROY (1) has raced his way into some good form, and he won't have to improve by much to win a race like this. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boomstruck each way in an even field.
1 45533 CAPTAIN ROY
PETER LOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S HERLIHY, B, MRS G J, M & O PURDON
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sierra Leone with 58.5kg at $4.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Track Tester with 58.5kg at $14. Rates highly. Rates highly and is one of the major players.
7
SAMANTHA COLLETT
SILVER, DENIM SPOTS, SPOTS CAP
2 65x RARAWA RAY
KENNY RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
STIRLING BLOODSTOCK LTD
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track September 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Giveusawink with 68kg at $14.70. On debut second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1550m, 7 len behind Trianna carrying 54.5kg at $16.10. Others look to have the edge.
6
JASMINE FAWCETT
MAROON,LIGHT PINK FIVE DIAMONDS,ARMBAND
3 5680 HEY BURG
BRENT PINNY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BOUNTY MEATS LTD
At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 1150m, slow going 8 len behind Sister Cynane carrying 58.5kg at $126.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Roaring Bebe with 58.5kg at $29.40. Unlikely to threaten.
9
CORENTIN BERGE
WHITE, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, GREEN CUFF, WHITE CAP, NAVY LIGHTNING BOLT, GREEN PEAK
4 2232x DEPRIVE
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Te Rapa December 20 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Confesara with 54.5kg at $5.50. On debut second of 7 at Pukekohe October 29 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Circus Trix with 56.5kg at $5.70. Open to improvement and expected to feature.
12
SAM MCNAB
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASHES,WHITE ARMBANDS
5 2526 BOOMSTRUCK
JENNA MAHONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J MAHONEY, P MAHONEY & DR H POCZWA
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Tauranga on February 5 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind O'sweet Darling with 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.1 len behind Zivou with 57kg at $4.20. Sure to be prominent.
3
RORY HUTCHINGS
BLACK, WHITE QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, RED CAP
6 7924x ROCKMAN
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sweet Talkin Gal with 57.5kg at $10.50. On debut seventh of 10 at Tauranga October 1 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $27. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
7 8x PALAZZO
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rising Star with 57.5kg at $18.90. Expecting a strong run fresh.
15
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
8 677 VAN DAMME
PAM GERARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Bellatrix carrying 58kg at $14.10. Before that 7th of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Written Glow carrying 55kg at $20.20. Major player.
11
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASHES,WHITE ARMBANDS
9 477x HONOR THE NAME
HOLLIE WYNYARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T R & MRS V M PASCOE
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Avondale November 6 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Yousito carrying 57.5kg at $18.20. On debut fourth of 10 at Matamata September 12 over 1050m, in the wet; 6 len behind Wee Thistle with 54kg at $3.40. Capable of a bold return.
14
LIME GREEN,BLACK COCONUT TREES, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
10 FLANNERY
SAMANTHA LOGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
On debut. Four-year-old mare by Redwood out of Sisterhood. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Te Awamutu over 850m. Maybe later.
1
TAYLA MITCHELL
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE ARMBANDS
11 LUV LACE
SAM MYNOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
GRANT STEWART, R STEWART, W STEWART, G STEWART & RICHARD STEWART
Dual acceptor. Mare by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Tauranga trial over 1000m on February 24. Worth watching for any market moves.
8
JOE DOYLE
NAVY, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY STARS, CAP, STAR
12 27 PETITE ROCHER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
TE AKAU LITTLE ROCK RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1340m, 0.1 len behind Think I Got Cha with 52kg at $4.80. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Super Legocy with 55kg at $2.30. Go on that strong debut performance; great chance to atone.
4
HAYLEY HASSMAN
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
13 84x6x INDIAN FALLS
KEITH HAWTIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS L L HAWTIN, MR P MAKUCH, MR R TETLEY-JONES & MRS Y TETLEY-JONES
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1150m, 8 len behind King's English with 55kg at $56.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 20 over 970m, 4.5 len behind Anton carrying 54kg at $26.50. Others rate better.
13
L H SATHERLEY
BLUE,WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES
14 FLAMING EXPLOSIVE
CLINTON ISDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N L TURNER
Three-year-old filly (Sweynesse - Always Explosive) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Seventh over 1000m in a Foxton trial on February 3. Prefer to see.
2
JOE NISHIZUKA
WHITE, AQUA BLUE CHEVRONS, PURPLE ARMBANDS, CAP
15 ARWEN
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS E BARHAM, M W BAYLY, A O BURTON, J C T CUTLER, P D HARRISON, E J HORNBROOK, MRS L A HUNT, C PHILLIPS, J STONELAKE & P A WILSON
Dual acceptor. Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Showing plenty of ability at the trials. Leading chance.
10
RED,WHITE DIAMON CHECKS,WHITE CAP