Consistent class level, handles topweight well, and recent 17-day freshen suits. Soft6 unproven but no negative signals outweigh superior recency and consistency over rivals.
New Zealand · Saturday 14 March 2026
Tauranga tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Tauranga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bayleys Bay Of Plenty Mdn
Absolutelyfabulous building momentum with two recent 1400m seconds, light apprentice claim to 53.5kg major plus in weights spread. Tauranga place prior, recent fitness aligns. Same stable as top pick signals intent. Soft unproven but consistent margins suggest place potential in moderate maiden.
Night Wolf excels at 1400m with 4:0-2-2 including recent seconds and thirds on soft. Consistent recent form with 5 placings from 8 starts shows reliability. Barrier 2 ideal for moderate-fast tempo at fair Tauranga track. Soft6 suits proven wet form better than many, making strong place claim despite no win yet.
Soft6 proven, local knowledge key in BM58-style maiden volatility.
- 1st13Morning CocoaElen Nicholas$7.20
- 2nd4RequisiteMatthew Cartwright$11.40
- 3rd1Stay FrostyJasmine Fawcett$1.90
- 4th8ManoleteSamantha Collett$6.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Morning Cocoa | 3 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 55.5kg | $7.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Requisite | 10 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms K Stead | 58.5kg | $11.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Stay Frosty | 13 | Jasmine Fawcett | G Richardson & R Norvall | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Manolete | 7 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 58.5kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 2 | Whatthemansaw | 5 | Lynsey Satherley | Debbie Sweeney | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Modelo | 9 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $13.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Lykos | 6 | Jack Taplin | Team Rogerson | 55.5kg | $37.50 |
| 8th | 15 | Civil War | 4 | Ms D Logan | 58kg | $9.30 | |
| 9th | 14 | Conscribe | 12 | Sam McNab | Ms D Logan | 53kg | $30.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Levels Up | 15 | Ms C Cameron | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | He's Divine | 14 | Tarissa Macdonald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Kapow | 11 | Sienna Brown | T Devcich | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Night Wolf | 2 | Joe Doyle | Ms K A Hoskin | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Stralsund | 15 | Ms D Logan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Absolutelyfabulous | 8 | Joe Nishizuka | G Richardson & R Norvall | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Loose Enz | 1 | Ms S P Mynott | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Letswishuponastar | 15 | P W Lock | 56.5kg |
Snow Williams Bayleys Country (Bm75)
Top form pick with recent 2100m Soft5 win carrying more weight than today. Distance specialist with 1-1-1 record over 8 runs. Barrier 2 ideal for Soft6 Tauranga staying trip with weak inside bias. Slow tempo suits forward runner.
Strong class form with recent BM75 2100m win at Te Rapa. Solid Tauranga record and soft form. Consistent performer but slightly behind #2's recency and weight relief.
Tauranga track king with 13 starts and multiple placings. Recent soft win and near-miss in BM75. Strong soft record handles conditions.
Emerging mare with 2 straight wins on soft including recent 2000m BM65. High track condition suitability and inside barrier exploit weak inside bias. Low weight in slow tempo suits closer.
- 1st2High CountryJoe Doyle$4.20
- 2nd7PerfectmanzJack Taplin$15.70
- 3rd5ApexTayla Mitchell$8.70
- 4th1Just Call Me JonnyWiremu Pinn$3.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | High Country | 2 | Joe Doyle | A W Pike | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Perfectmanz | 1 | Jack Taplin | S Ralph | 51.5kg | $15.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Apex | 3 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms C Cameron | 53.5kg | $8.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Just Call Me Jonny | 6 | Wiremu Pinn | Peter & Shaun Mckay | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 6 | The Trendsetter | 8 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Bow Hill | 4 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 55.5kg | $10.10 |
| 7th | 8 | Pointer | 5 | Elen Nicholas | D B Hollinshead | 53kg | $25.30 |
| 8th | 3 | Ruach | 7 | Matthew Cameron | A D Fuller | 57.5kg | $9.80 |
Craigs Investment Partners (Bm65)
Hakushu shows solid BM65 consistency with recent 1400m runs (4th Soft6, 6th Soft5), soft record 7:0-0-1, and elite jockey Bosson (33% at Tauranga). Midfield draw ideal for fair track/long straight. Lacks killer instinct but tactical versatility suits genuine tempo better than unproven risers.
I'll Be Home Soon excels on soft with 2:1-1-0 including Tauranga 1400m win (Soft6). Recent form 8126 shows placing ability at trip before BM65 6th. Barrier 9 manageable on sweeping track. Value in wet conditions despite class rise, suits closers with long straight.
McNab booking signals intent despite wide draw on fair Tauranga track. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map.
Barrier 4 suits likely leader in moderate-fast tempo. Second-up reasonable despite class rise.
- 1st9UnwrittenWarren Kennedy$5.70
- 2nd10Ruby RushJoe Doyle$11.30
- 3rd3HakushuOpie Bosson$6.00
- 4th7LiechtensteinSam McNab$6.20
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Unwritten | 2 | Warren Kennedy | Ms D Logan | 57kg | $5.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ruby Rush | 6 | Joe Doyle | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $11.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Hakushu | 5 | Opie Bosson | S B Marsh | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Liechtenstein | 3 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 54kg | $6.20 |
| 5th | 14 | Prudentia | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56kg | $16.90 |
| 6th | 13 | Blesstas | 13 | Samantha Collett | B H King | 56kg | $11.70 |
| 7th | 11 | Syracuse | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms D Logan | 56.5kg | $32.60 |
| 8th | 4 | I'll Be Home Soon | 9 | Matthew Cameron | P W Lock | 59kg | $9.30 |
| 9th | 5 | Savvysuper | 1 | Ryan Elliot | C W Cole | 58.5kg | $16.70 |
| 10th | 2 | New Recruit | 4 | Hayley Hassman | Ms P Gerard | 57.5kg | $20.30 |
| 11th | 6 | Singing Sun | 7 | Elen Nicholas | T Devcich | 56.5kg | $48.20 |
| 12th | 8 | Lyin' Eyes | 14 | Tayla Mitchell | C J Wood | 56kg | $5.40 |
| Scr | 1 | Super Legocy | 11 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lodi Dodi | 12 | G Richardson & R Norvall | 56kg |
Angela & Nick Fleet Bayleys Papamoa (Bm75)
Ploy tops form assessment with 2 wins from 4 starts including recent BM65 win at 1340m. Excellent soft record (1:1-0-0) suits today's Soft6, light 55kg advantageous in moderate-fast tempo. Progressive mare with jockey continuity (67% strike), barrier 7 ideal for midfield run on fair Tauranga layout.
Lovaci proven at Tauranga (1 win from 1, including T/D), dropping in class with 1400m record (6:2-1-0). Soft experience (1:0-1 from 4) handles conditions, barrier 6 midfield perfect for track's sweeping turns. Bosson booking (33% track strike) boosts, recent poor form forgiven on class drop and venue suitability over unproven rivals.
Dream Of The Moon shows consistent black-type form with recent BM75 placings at 1400m including Soft5 2nd. 53% place rate, 5 top3 last 8, class drop positive. Midfield map from barrier 9 suits moderate-fast tempo and Tauranga's fair long straight favouring closers.
High soft suitability, light 54.5kg, barrier 5 ideal leader/midfield on fair track.
- 1st17Butterfield$23.60
- 2nd19Oppenheimer$6.90
- 3rd20Amira D'argento$28.80
- 4th10Southern ChilliMatthew Cartwright$18.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Butterfield | 11 | P J Mccarten | 56kg | $23.60 | |
| 2nd | 19 | Oppenheimer | 2 | Ms J Surgenor | 56kg | $6.90 | |
| 3rd | 20 | Amira D'argento | 8 | Taui Johnson | 54kg | $28.80 | |
| 4th | 10 | Southern Chilli | 1 | Matthew Cartwright | C A Bambry | 55.5kg | $18.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Lovaci | 6 | Opie Bosson | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $6.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Romilly | 3 | Michael Mc Nab | G Richardson & R Norvall | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 12 | Sweet But Psycho | 12 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 55kg | $18.90 |
| 8th | 14 | Imperial Empress | 13 | S B Marsh | 54kg | $16.90 | |
| 9th | 2 | Bourbon Proof | 4 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 58kg | $18.70 |
| 10th | 9 | Pow Wow | 14 | Lynsey Satherley | T Devcich | 57kg | $45.10 |
| 11th | 11 | Ploy | 7 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 55kg | $5.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Takeshi | 15 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Rudyard | 18 | Elen Nicholas | Ms D C Kennedy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Dream Of The Moon | 9 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Delz Abeel | 16 | Ryan Elliot | A W Pike | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Have A Crack | 16 | Tayla Mitchell | C K Ormsby | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Bonifleur | 5 | Joe Doyle | P S Richards | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Charmer | 17 | C W Cole | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Goldiluxe | 17 | D G Greene | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Larius Lacus | 10 | Matthew Cameron | Ms D Logan | 54kg |
Triton Pacific Owens Hcp
Excellent Tauranga record (1 win, 1 place from 2), soft track stats (2 wins from 6), and recent near-miss in Open company on similar Soft5. Barrier 1 suits leader/midfield role in moderate-fast tempo. Class rise concerns offset by proven black-type placings and stable quality.
Progressive mare in peak form with recent BM75 win and strong placings. Light weight, good draw, and consistent finishing ability suit Tauranga's fair layout and moderate-fast tempo favouring midfielders. Soft track proven. Class rise but current momentum trumps; strong place claims.
Wet track specialist dropping in class with Tauranga 1200m win. Recent form solid (close 2nd on Soft6), high soft stats, and weight suits. Wide draw a query but sweeping turns mitigate; tempo should suit closer. Value in top 3.
Overlooked first-up wet specialist with proven heavy/soft wins and Tauranga 1200m victory. Recent form prior to spell strong (multiple BM75 successes). Soft6 ideal, light weight, good draw.
- 1st4ChurchillianSamantha Collett$17.60
- 2nd2DecemberSam McNab$2.10
- 3rd10FlorinElen Nicholas$55.00
- 4th11Mad MaxWarren Kennedy$16.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Churchillian | 2 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 57.5kg | $17.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | December | 1 | Sam McNab | R James & R Wellwood | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 10 | Florin | 6 | Elen Nicholas | M D Wallace | 53kg | $55.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Mad Max | 10 | Warren Kennedy | Andrew Forsman | 54kg | $16.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Gospodin | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | J C Pender | 60kg | $20.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Grande Gallo | 8 | Joe Doyle | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 55.5kg | $12.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Merchant Queen | 9 | Masahiro Hashizume | S B Marsh | 55kg | $10.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Egyptian Queen | 4 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 53kg | $5.20 |
| 9th | 3 | Mercurial | 7 | Wiremu Pinn | S B Marsh | 59kg | $14.80 |
| 10th | 6 | Shoes | 11 | Michael Mc Nab | Ms P Gerard | 56kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Cleat | 5 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms D Guy | 54kg |
J Swap Contractors 3yo
Consistent recent pattern with 5 top-3 finishes last 8 starts. Bosson booking elite. Moderate-fast tempo and Soft 6 suits wet form (2:1-1-0 soft/heavy). Barrier 7 midfield ok on fair Tauranga layout. Clear form standout despite weight.
Lightly raced with elite heavy form (1200m win + G3 2nd) directly transferable to Soft 6. Perfect distance record, barrier 2 perfect for likely leader role in moderate-fast tempo. Logan first-up stats strong (1:1 first up). Class drop helps. Value vs form despite freshness query on unproven dry.
Second-up improver with 2:1-0-0 record this prep stage. Light 53kg big edge in weights. Soft 6 fine (3:1-0-1). Backmarker but Tauranga long straight suits closers with genuine tempo. Class drop, Marsh connections strong. Solid place claim.
Outstanding Soft specialist (4:2-0-0 including recent 1200m BM65 win). Perfect soft record ideal for Soft 6. Walker/Bergerson top stable, light 54kg helps. First up but recent form sharp.
- 1st1Platinum PantheonOpie Bosson$2.50
- 2nd9Lucy In The SkyWarren Kennedy$9.40
- 3rd8Sibling RivalryHayley Hassman$12.60
- 4th11Chatelle RoseJoe Doyle$7.10
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Platinum Pantheon | 7 | Opie Bosson | Ms L Latta | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Lucy In The Sky | 1 | Warren Kennedy | A W Pike | 56kg | $9.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sibling Rivalry | 11 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | $12.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Chatelle Rose | 3 | Joe Doyle | F & L Cornege | 55kg | $7.10 |
| 5th | 3 | Yokozuna | 2 | Michael Mc Nab | Ms D Logan | 57kg | $5.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Queen's Evidence | 12 | Masahiro Hashizume | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $16.90 |
| 7th | 12 | Confianza | 9 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 55kg | $15.90 |
| 8th | 10 | Tale Of The Gypsy | 4 | Matthew Cameron | S B Marsh | 56kg | $11.60 |
| 9th | 6 | Lady Iris | 10 | Matthew Cartwright | S B Marsh | 56kg | $11.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Too Sweet | 6 | Wiremu Pinn | R J Bergerson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | To The Max | 5 | Corentin Berge | R James & R Wellwood | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Little Black Dress | 8 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 53kg |
Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy
Clear form standout with proven Group 1 ability, recent 4th in G1 1600m Soft5 behind stronger opposition, 2nd G1 1400m. Wet track record exceptional (16:7-1-1 soft/heavy). Fast tempo + long Tauranga straight favours strong-finishing profile.
Placegetter supreme (50% career), barrier 5 ideal for Tauranga's fair layout. Soft record modest but class drop + top jockey upgrade positive. Fast tempo suits, strong place claims even if vulnerable to #1's wet prowess.
Distance king with 11 wins/places from 22 at 1600m, recent 2nd Soft6 1600m. Barrier 2 exploits weak inside bias, likely leader benefits from fast tempo before Tauranga's long straight.
Local Tauranga hero (6:3-1-0) peaking with recent 1600m Soft6 win & Heavy9 2nd. Consistent form (36% place rate), soft handling (15:3-3-1). Wide draw manageable on fair sweeping track with fast tempo aiding closers.
- 1st10Omega BoySam McNab$10.90
- 2nd1Sterling ExpressMatthew Cameron$3.40
- 3rd2KhafreTayla Mitchell$15.60
- 4th3Qali Al FarrashaMichael Mc Nab$6.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Omega Boy | 3 | Sam McNab | Peter & Trent Didham | 55kg | $10.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sterling Express | 7 | Matthew Cameron | M H Brosnan | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Khafre | 2 | Tayla Mitchell | R R Manning | 56kg | $15.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Qali Al Farrasha | 5 | Michael Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55kg | $6.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Cannon Hill | 14 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 55kg | $15.10 |
| 6th | 7 | Chattahoochee | 6 | Joe Doyle | Ms L Anderson | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Pacifico | 10 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 55kg | $51.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Frank The Tank | 11 | Matthew Cartwright | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Sorghaghtani | 13 | G Richardson & R Norvall | 53kg | $27.00 | |
| 10th | 6 | Leroy Brown | 15 | Jack Taplin | S Ralph | 55kg | $5.30 |
| 11th | 4 | Hezashocka | 9 | Masahiro Hashizume | S & E Clotworthy | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Wingman | 8 | Wiremu Pinn | R J Bergerson | 55kg | $29.30 |
| 13th | 5 | Drop Of Something | 1 | Jasmine Fawcett | W Hillis & R Cole | 55kg | $62.80 |
| 14th | 12 | Super Photon | 12 | Warren Kennedy | S B Marsh | 55kg | $20.90 |
| Scr | 15 | Butterfield | 4 | P J Mccarten | 55kg |
Bayleys & Elizabeth Towers (Bm65)
Rising to topweight but Joe Doyle booking signals intent. Soft6 suits perfectly; moderate-fast tempo favours midfield map at fair Tauranga track.
Soft track specialist (4:1-1-1), barrier 4 exploits weak inside bias at Tauranga. Walker/Bergerson stable form strong; moderate-fast tempo suits forward runner. Solid each-way despite one poor run.
Our Solana building well with recent maiden win at Taupo and consistent placings (3252x pattern). Marsh yard in form; McNab booking positive. Soft record solid (2:0-1-1), Tauranga exposure with placing. Backmarker map suits long Tauranga straight and moderate-fast tempo, but unproven trip caps confidence.
Beyond Me value bomb after winning maiden at 1600m on Soft7 (Waipukurau). Lightly raced 3yo (2:1-0-0) with high soft suitability; recent win shows stamina for Tauranga staying trip.
- 1st8The NomadSamantha Collett$5.40
- 2nd10BassorocJack Taplin$11.40
- 3rd9Elton RocksJoe Nishizuka$31.20
- 4th13Our SolanaMichael Mc Nab$5.70
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Nomad | 5 | Samantha Collett | C W Cole | 58.5kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Bassoroc | 1 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 54kg | $11.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Elton Rocks | 2 | Joe Nishizuka | Tim & Margaret Carter | 54.5kg | $31.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Our Solana | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $5.70 |
| 5th | 11 | Gallinda | 11 | Tayla Mitchell | T W Mitchell | 55.5kg | $24.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Think I Got Cha | 13 | Elen Nicholas | Ms K D Nicholson | 58kg | $15.30 |
| 7th | 7 | Cease And Desist | 4 | Masahiro Hashizume | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58.5kg | $7.40 |
| 8th | 12 | Madame Kiwi | 8 | Hayley Hassman | Debbie Sweeney | 54.5kg | $13.60 |
| 9th | 3 | El Zoro | 3 | Lynsey Satherley | P Devcich | 59kg | $48.70 |
| 10th | 1 | Andahar | 9 | Joe Doyle | S Ritchie & C Murray | 60kg | $5.30 |
| 11th | 6 | Beyond Me | 12 | Ryan Elliot | Bill Thurlow And Sam O'malley | 58.5kg | $12.90 |
| 12th | 4 | Lerado | 7 | Warren Kennedy | S B Marsh | 59kg | $12.20 |
| 13th | 2 | Cyber Patch | 6 | Matthew Cameron | Ms C Cameron | 59.5kg | $33.10 |
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