★ Top pickWon
3Spark
First up stats solid (2:0-1-0), high track suitability on Good 4, Myers excellent at track. Fast tempo suits midfield map.
New Zealand · Sunday 22 March 2026
Tauherenikau tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Tauherenikau. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/633%
Any tip won5/683%
Top pick placed3/650%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Liquorland Masterton & Matahiwi Vineyard Mdn
13:17 local1000mMaiden$18,500
Winner3. SparkSP $1.60
2nd pick4th
6High Goal
High Goal earns second pick as strong debutant proxy: elite Wellwood stable, barrier 2 perfect for sprint, light weight, jockey form. No data penalty per maiden rule; trainer/jockey combo signals preparation. Fast tempo favours forward map over proven but winless Spark.
3rd pick3rd
4Darci Dior
Darci Dior solid third with track/distance 3rd 17 days ago, light weight advantage in compressed scale, recent racing fitness. Maiden volatility suits experienced runner with course form over raw debutants.
Value pick2nd
2Portrush
Portrush value debutant from reliable Latta yard, Riddell track proficient, barrier 4 suits on-pace bias. High Goal preferred top but Portrush next best unexposed value in volatile maiden.
- 1st3SparkKelly Myers$1.60
- 2nd2PortrushJonathan Riddell$9.30
- 3rd4Darci DiorAmber Riddell$17.20
- 4th6High GoalBruno Queiroz$3.10
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Spark | 5 | Kelly Myers | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 56kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Portrush | 4 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 58kg | $9.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Darci Dior | 6 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 55kg | $17.20 |
| 4th | 6 | High Goal | 2 | Bruno Queiroz | R James & R Wellwood | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 5 | Amiria | 3 | K R Hercock | M P Breslin | 56kg | $16.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Keating | 1 | Chris Dell | Ms S Dougan | 58.5kg | $33.70 |
| Scr | 7 | Miss Janet | 3 | S B Marsh | 53kg |
Central Itm Carterton Mdn
13:56 local1400mMaiden$18,500
Winner7. The ExplosiveSP $8.20
★ Top pick5th
8Katsu
Youth (3yo), consistent trainer/jockey combo, and barrier 8 positions well for moderate-fast tempo on leader-biased Tauherenikau.
2nd pick2nd
9Lucy
3yo filly stepping to suitable distance in moderate-fast tempo; jockey Dell adds intent. Slightly behind Katsu due to distance query but strong place chance in low-reliability maiden.
3rd pick7th
1Charming Emperor
Value pickWon
7The Explosive
3yo dropping sharply from black-type to maiden suits stamina-testing Tauherenikau 1400m.
- 1st7The ExplosiveAmber Riddell$8.20
- 2nd9LucyChris Dell$5.80
- 3rd10Tick Tock TessaKelly Myers$6.10
- 4th5Casta ShadowMereana Hudson$18.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Explosive | 9 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Latta | 55kg | $8.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Lucy | 3 | Chris Dell | P W Lock | 56kg | $5.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tick Tock Tessa | 7 | Kelly Myers | J V Wallace | 56kg | $6.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Casta Shadow | 4 | Mereana Hudson | M K Oulaghan | 56.5kg | $18.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Katsu | 8 | Bruno Queiroz | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Written In Rock | 5 | Madan Singh | R G Allen | 58.5kg | $30.90 |
| 7th | 1 | Charming Emperor | 10 | K R Hercock | K R Hercock | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 3 | Soul Catcher | 2 | Kavish Chowdhoory | G R Vile | 58.5kg | $22.80 |
| 9th | 6 | Vaporize | 1 | Jim Chung | D L Howard | 55.5kg | $28.10 |
| 10th | 2 | Ocean Beau | 6 | Floor Moerman | S Thompson Brown & M Brown | 55.5kg | $44.10 |
Southey Sayer Chartered Accountants Mdn
14:28 local1600mMaiden$18,500
Winner5. HayworthSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
5Hayworth
Hayworth stands out in maiden with most experience (4 starts, 25% place rate), recent 3rd at 1200m behind stronger field, now dropping class. Barrier 1 ideal for tight Tauherenikau turns, likely forward from inside. 1600m suits after prior attempt. Moderate tempo favours settling midfield.
2nd pick4th
7Heartofaces
Heartofaces debuting for top trainer L Latta with hot jockey Kelly Myers (20% recent wins, 19% track). Barrier 4 perfect for Tauherenikau's inside bias in moderate tempo. Proxy form strong via connections; no historical negatives. Preferred over other no-form runners due to jockey's track affinity and stable quality in low-reliability maiden.
3rd pick5th
8I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy draws prime barrier 3, light 53.5kg, mapping as leader in likely moderate tempo suiting Tauherenikau's on-pace bias. No form data but positional advantages strong in volatile maiden. Jockey Kauri solid recently (15%). Edges other debutants via map/weight despite missing pedigree info.
Value pick2nd
4Vincero
First up after 140-day spell but prior 6th from inside gate showed basics. Trainer Bidlake consistent; map helps in maiden.
- 1st5HayworthChris Dell$1.80
- 2nd4VinceroToni Davies$16.80
- 3rd3Harlan CountyJonathan Riddell$5.80
- 4th7HeartofacesKelly Myers$4.70
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Hayworth | 1 | Chris Dell | Andrew Campbell | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Vincero | 2 | Toni Davies | A B Bidlake | 55.5kg | $16.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Harlan County | 6 | Jonathan Riddell | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Heartofaces | 4 | Kelly Myers | Ms L Latta | 55.5kg | $4.70 |
| 5th | 8 | I Love Lucy | 3 | Liam Kauri | G D Innes | 53.5kg | $8.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Bar Room | 5 | Mereana Hudson | F P Campbell | 57.5kg | $13.30 |
| Scr | 1 | Donatello | 2 | A J Meadows | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tick Tock Tessa | 5 | J V Wallace | 55.5kg |
Equivets NZ Excellence In Animal Care Mdn
15:05 local2050mMaiden$18,500
Winner10. Ribella RoseSP $4.10
★ Top pick4th
1Basilthegreek
Barrier 2 now ideal for on-pace bias at staying trip on tight country track. Improving trend in maidens, likely leader in moderate-slow tempo suits. Best weighted chance in low-reliability maiden.
2nd pick2nd
2Port Chalmer
Consistent maiden performer, Latta/Hercock combo reliable (12% wins). Barrier 9 neutral but midfield map fine for staying trip.
3rd pickWon
10Ribella Rose
3yo filly with class drop from open races, Latta/Queiroz elite combo (26%). Backmarker map ok in slow tempo, fitness from 17 days ago edges older rivals. Good Good 4 record (2:0-0-0 but exposed).
Value pick8th
9Justify That
Value in Justify That with strongest track exposure (4:0-1-1, T/D 2:0-0-1), barrier 3 & lightest weight ideal for country bias. Recent 2nd here 2200m, second up though modest record. Fitter than most, class drop helps mare.
- 1st10Ribella RoseBruno Queiroz$4.10
- 2nd2Port ChalmerK R Hercock$5.20
- 3rd3Dancing FantailToni Davies$7.50
- 4th1BasilthegreekJim Chung$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Ribella Rose | 8 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56kg | $4.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Port Chalmer | 9 | K R Hercock | Ms L Latta | 58.5kg | $5.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Dancing Fantail | 4 | Toni Davies | P J Kiernan | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Basilthegreek | 2 | Jim Chung | D L Howard | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Satomi | 7 | Jonathan Riddell | P Nelson & C Mcdougal | 58.5kg | $15.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Buzzy Bee | 5 | Kelly Myers | S Thompson Brown & M Brown | 58kg | $12.10 |
| 7th | 4 | Westside Gunn | 10 | Mereana Hudson | G N Nicholson | 58.5kg | $26.60 |
| 8th | 9 | Justify That | 3 | Liam Kauri | H W Mathews | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Dapper Dan | 1 | Floor Moerman | M P Breslin | 55.5kg | $15.20 |
| 10th | 8 | Time Heist | 6 | Amber Riddell | G D Innes | 57kg | $35.30 |
Trust House Enhancing Our Community Masterton Cup (Bm75)
15:44 local2050mBenchmark 75$25,000
Winner5. PsycloneSP $5.80
★ Top pick7th
4Highly Lethal
Highly Lethal stands out on pure form with 2 wins from 3 at track/distance including recent BM75 victory here (2050m Soft6, 54kg). Barrier 4 perfect for midfield settling in likely moderate-slow tempo on tight Tauherenikau staying trip. Good 4 conditions align (8:1-0-0), outweighs class rise.
2nd pick3rd
3Platinum Goddess
Improving trend and elite jockey/trainer combo (Queiroz/Latta 26%) make place shot likely in moderate tempo, though barrier 7 tests on bias-prone country track.
3rd pick5th
2Sheaf
Sheaf's consistency (6 top-3 in 8) and barrier 1 suit on-pace Tauherenikau bias/moderate tempo. Distance proven (3:1-1-0), recent BM75 placings solid, but low win strike and class rise temper win hopes vs track specialists. Good value for place.
Value pick2nd
1Rusty Lane
Class drop key for Rusty Lane (recent Open/BM75 placings), with solid Good4 record (17:4-0-2). Value overlay despite age/topweight on country track.
- 1st5PsycloneKavish Chowdhoory$5.80
- 2nd1Rusty LaneMereana Hudson$10.00
- 3rd3Platinum GoddessBruno Queiroz$3.70
- 4th8Grey InvadorKelly Myers$14.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Psyclone | 3 | Kavish Chowdhoory | J G Bary | 55kg | $5.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Rusty Lane | 6 | Mereana Hudson | N J Quinn | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Platinum Goddess | 7 | Bruno Queiroz | Ms L Latta | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Grey Invador | 5 | Kelly Myers | B C Mcdermott | 54kg | $14.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Sheaf | 1 | Floor Moerman | K T Myers | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Stringline | 2 | Chris Dell | Ms C Evans | 54kg | $7.30 |
| 7th | 4 | Highly Lethal | 4 | K R Hercock | B C Mcdermott | 56kg | $6.10 |
| Scr | 7 | Darren Michie | 5 | J V Wallace | 54kg |
Kuripuni Sports Bar & Tab Hcp (60)
16:24 local1600mRestricted 60$18,500
Winner5. Carisbrooke CastleSP $4.00
★ Top pick2nd
7Knickerless
Knickerless stands out on pure form with superior track (6:1-3-0) and distance records (22:3-3-1), plus class drop from BM65. Barrier 4 ideal for midfield settling in moderate-fast tempo on country track.
2nd pickWon
5Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle drops significantly from BM65/Group races, good track record (4:1-0-0) matches conditions. Recent fitness, barrier 5 suits midfield settling. Vulnerable if tempo too fast.
3rd pickScratched
2Makkaldee
Makkaldee gets prime barrier 1 on gate-speed biased Tauherenikau, already won here (1:1-0-0). Consistent recent form in stronger company suits moderate-fast tempo.
Value pick3rd
4Sid's Mate
Track/distance record (1:0-1-0), recent 4th in BM65 after spell shows ability. Second up suits (though stats average), barrier 7 manageable. Upside in weaker field.
- 1st5Carisbrooke CastleBruno Queiroz$4.00
- 2nd7KnickerlessJonathan Riddell$10.00
- 3rd4Sid's MateRohan Mudhoo$13.70
- 4th3PoukawaFloor Moerman$2.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Carisbrooke Castle | 5 | Bruno Queiroz | R James & R Wellwood | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Knickerless | 4 | Jonathan Riddell | Ms L Latta | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sid's Mate | 7 | Rohan Mudhoo | K R Hercock | 60kg | $13.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Poukawa | 8 | Floor Moerman | Guy Lowry & Leah Zydenbos | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 8 | No More Pennies | 6 | Kelly Myers | P W Lock | 55kg | $4.10 |
| 6th | 6 | Subtle Image | 2 | Madan Singh | R G Allen | 59.5kg | $16.40 |
| 7th | 1 | Coney Island | 3 | Chris Dell | Ms L Latta | 60kg | $13.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Touch O'paradise | 9 | Toni Davies | A B Bidlake | 53kg | $39.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Makkaldee | 1 | K R Hercock | K R Hercock | 60kg |
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