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New Zealand · Saturday 28 March 2026

Te Aroha tips and results

Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Te Aroha. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Team Wealleans Mdn

12:12 local1150mMaiden$25,000
Winner6. Wine RocsSP $8.10
★ Top pick4th
3Armagh

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.50 · Elen Nicholas

First up unproven on heavy but trainer prepares well fresh; barrier 8 manageable in neutral track.

2nd pick8th
8Geneva Queen

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.30 · Courtney Barnes

Walker/Bergerson stable excels in maidens; Barnes combo solid. Recent fitness edge over first-uppers, light weight helps on Heavy 9. Neutral barriers/positions at Te Aroha; fast tempo may suit if midfield. Solid place chance despite wide draw.

3rd pickScratched
10Proud Capitalist

Our price $9.50 · Jack Taplin

Lightest weight 53kg ideal for Heavy 9 per rules; class drop helps. Inside barrier 3 in fast tempo suits forward run. Form reliable in maiden volatility; edges debutants lacking data. Good place value.

Value pick5th
5Purosangue

Our price $12.00 · SP $4.10

Purosangue debutant with barrier 1 perfect for Heavy 9 (prioritise inside 1-5). Proxy eval (trainer/jockey/barrier) strong in maiden volatility. Value if stable ready.

  1. 1st6Wine RocsAmber Riddell$8.10
  2. 2nd4Hell IslandCorentin Berge$21.10
  3. 3rd7Dink$8.30
  4. 4th3ArmaghElen Nicholas$2.50
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Wine Rocs5Amber RiddellDebbie Sweeney57kg$8.10
2nd4Hell Island4Corentin BergeC J Wood58kg$21.10
3rd7Dink9Ben & Ryan Foote56.5kg$8.30
4th3Armagh8Elen NicholasDanny Walker & Arron Tata57kg$2.50
5th5Purosangue1L O'sullivan & A Scott58kg$4.10
6th12Happy Traveller6Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning54kg$11.80
7th13Brutal Reality7Joe NishizukaC R Isdale53kg$22.80
8th8Geneva Queen11Courtney BarnesMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56kg$7.30
Scr1Deep Pursuit13A W Pike58.5kg
Scr2Deprive10Sam McNabB Wallace & G Cooksley56kg
Scr9Paper Moon12Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54kg
Scr10Proud Capitalist3Jack TaplinS B Marsh53kg
Scr11Annie Bling2S B Marsh56kg
R2

Pyramid Trucking (Bm75)

12:45 local2200mBenchmark 75$40,000
Winner8. PerfectmanzSP $4.70
★ Top pick3rd
5Crown Princess

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.40 · Hayley Hassman

Walker/Bergerson stable elite. Unproven heavy record concern but overall class/fitness edges rivals.

2nd pick6th
3Ruach

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.30 · Elen Nicholas

Stands out on heavy track suitability (18 heavy starts, 1-1-3 record) critical on Heavy 9 with heavy rain forecast. Recent staying placings including BM65 win and BM75 2nd show fitness. Barrier 6 perfect for slow tempo.

3rd pick5th
4Charlbury

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.90 · Corentin Berge

Heavy specialist (8:1-2-0) perfectly suited conditions, barrier 4 ideal inside draw for heavy (prioritise 1-5), class drop from recent BM75 exposure. Light 56kg helps. First up record concern but stable form and map advantages make strong place claim in slow tempo staying race.

Value pickWon
8Perfectmanz

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.70 · Joe Nishizuka

Consistent performer with recent fitness. Recent form trumps unproven rivals in volatile Te Aroha heavy staying race.

  1. 1st8PerfectmanzJoe Nishizuka$4.70
  2. 2nd9SquireJack Taplin$12.90
  3. 3rd5Crown PrincessHayley Hassman$2.40
  4. 4th6Tide And TimeSam McNab$6.60
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Perfectmanz3Joe NishizukaS Ralph51kg$4.70
2nd9Squire1Jack TaplinP & J Brosnan51kg$12.90
3rd5Crown Princess2Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54kg$2.40
4th6Tide And Time5Sam McNabK I Rae53.5kg$6.60
5th4Charlbury4Corentin BergeMs C Cameron56kg$6.90
6th3Ruach6Elen NicholasA D Fuller56.5kg$7.30
7th7El Zoro9Rihaan GoyaramP Devcich52.5kg$18.50
Scr1Just Call Me Jonny8Amber RiddellPeter & Shaun Mckay58kg
Scr2Altari7Courtney BarnesMark Walker & Sam Bergerson58kg
R3

Longlands Stud 3yo

13:20 local1400mOpen$40,000
Winner5. Ruby RushSP $4.50
★ Top pickWon
5Ruby Rush

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.50 · Jack Taplin

4:1-1-1 distance record, light 52kg, barrier 1 ideal for country track. Consistent form trend, 3 top-3 in 5 starts.

2nd pick2nd
1Happy Youmzain

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.50 · Sam McNab

Excellent first-up record including win, recent 3rd in Open 1400m soft. Class edge over maidens, barrier 4 suits moderate tempo. McNab booking positive.

3rd pickScratched
6Our Lurrina

Our price $6.00 · Amber Riddell

Barrier 3, 54kg light weight suits conditions. 50% place rate, recent maiden win shows ability. Stable in form with Ruby Rush. Moderate tempo suits forward run; strong place claims in open race.

Value pick4th
8Emma Twigg

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.90 · Hayley Hassman

Impressive maiden win at this track 22 days ago, elite Walker stable (10% jockey combo). Lightest weight 53kg big plus on heavy. Second start suits, but untested at distance/heavy tempers confidence.

  1. 1st5Ruby RushJack Taplin$4.50
  2. 2nd1Happy YoumzainSam McNab$3.50
  3. 3rd7ArwenCorentin Berge$4.30
  4. 4th8Emma TwiggHayley Hassman$6.90
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Ruby Rush1Jack TaplinL O'sullivan & A Scott52kg$4.50
2nd1Happy Youmzain4Sam McNabA W Pike55kg$3.50
3rd7Arwen2Corentin BergeR James & R Wellwood55kg$4.30
4th8Emma Twigg7Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson53kg$6.90
5th3Queen's Evidence5Courtney BarnesMark Walker & Sam Bergerson56kg$6.30
6th2Tomahawk8Elen NicholasAndrew Forsman56kg$7.80
7th4Kwocksun6Tony AllanN H O'dowd56kg$42.80
Scr6Our Lurrina3Amber RiddellL O'sullivan & A Scott54kg
R4

Manco Hcp

13:57 local1150mOpen$50,000
Winner3. CleatSP $6.60
★ Top pick2nd
8Hankee Alpha

Our price $3.50 · SP $1.60 · Amber Riddell

Heavy track win and light weight favour on Heavy 9, but wide draw and class jump temper enthusiasm vs proven Open performers like I'm All In.

2nd pickWon
3Cleat

Our price $15.00 · SP $6.60 · Joe Nishizuka

Heavy track specialist with 3 wins from 8 starts, including recent BM75 victory on Heavy 9. First-up record includes a win (3:1-0-0), barrier 3 ideal for wet conditions prioritising inside draws. Class rise concern but fitness from prep and low weight make strong each-way play in upset-prone Te Aroha field.

3rd pickScratched
1I'm All In

Our price $4.20 · Jack Taplin

Leading form horse with standout heavy track record (1 win, 1 second from 2 starts) and recent Open victory on Soft 5. Moderate-fast tempo from likely leaders 1-2 suits midfield settling.

Value pick4th
7Brazen Affair

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.20 · Corentin Berge

Outstanding fresh form (4 wins, 4 places from 12 starts) from elite stable, second-up today.

  1. 1st3CleatJoe Nishizuka$6.60
  2. 2nd8Hankee AlphaAmber Riddell$1.60
  3. 3rd9Finest HourRihaan Goyaram$10.70
  4. 4th7Brazen AffairCorentin Berge$8.20
Full result · 5 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Cleat3Joe NishizukaMs D Guy55.5kg$6.60
2nd8Hankee Alpha10Amber RiddellL O'sullivan & A Scott53kg$1.60
3rd9Finest Hour1Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning52kg$10.70
4th7Brazen Affair8Corentin BergeMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54.5kg$8.20
5th10Mad Max4Elen NicholasAndrew Forsman53kg$4.90
Scr1I'm All In5Jack TaplinS B Marsh57kg
Scr2Mercurial7Sam McNabS B Marsh57kg
Scr4Shoes6Ms P Gerard57kg
Scr5Merchant Queen2Courtney BarnesS B Marsh55.5kg
Scr6When Stars Align9Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson53.5kg
R5

Te Aroha Plumbing & Drainage (Bm65)

14:37 local1400mBenchmark 65$40,000
Winner2. What A YarnSP $5.40
★ Top pick4th
12Viva Glam

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.60 · Hayley Hassman

Viva Glam stands out on Heavy 10 with strong 8:1-1-3 record including recent placings in heavy BM65. Second up stats solid at 2:1-0-0, recent run sharpens fitness ahead of class drop. Light weight, proven wet stamina suits moderate-slow tempo better than most.

Value pick8th
4History Maker

Our price $21.00 · SP $15.80 · Courtney Barnes

Leader in speedmap suits moderate-slow tempo. Wide draw concern but proven wet-tracker offers value if steps up fitness-wise.

  1. 1st2What A YarnCorentin Berge$5.40
  2. 2nd11Shining PearlJack Taplin$5.70
  3. 3rd6Opaea JoeDonovan Cooper$8.00
  4. 4th12Viva GlamHayley Hassman$4.60
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2What A Yarn5Corentin BergeC J Wood59.5kg$5.40
2nd11Shining Pearl9Jack TaplinT J Miller53.5kg$5.70
3rd6Opaea Joe12Donovan CooperG K Opie57kg$8.00
4th12Viva Glam8Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54.5kg$4.60
5th8Our Lurrina1L O'sullivan & A Scott57kg$3.00
6th13Slick Chick14Sienna BrownPeter Grey50kg$16.10
7th14Lady Mak16Rihaan GoyaramP A Coutts52kg$35.90
8th4History Maker15Courtney BarnesP Adlington58.5kg$15.80
Scr1Hakushu13Sam McNabS B Marsh57.5kg
Scr3Play It Again Sam6Barbara Kennedy59kg
Scr5Zerre7Ms P Gerard58kg
Scr7Ruby Rush3L O'sullivan & A Scott57.5kg
Scr9Trianna2Amber RiddellDebbie Sweeney56kg
Scr10Carajillo4C W Cole56.5kg
Scr15Justice1D R Wiles58kg
Scr16Paddy The Farmer11C W Cole57.5kg
Scr17Did The Trick10W Hillis & R Cole56kg
R6

Capistrano Lodge (Bm75)

15:12 local1400mBenchmark 75$40,000
Winner3. LachieSP $4.30
★ Top pick5th
1Privy Garden

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.90 · Rihaan Goyaram

First up (5:0-1-2) but class drop from G3 suits, barrier 3 ideal for midfield in moderate-fast tempo. Forsman/R Goyaram combo solid.

2nd pick4th
14Unwritten

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.90

Te Aroha record strong (2:1-0-0, T/D win). Heavy record 3:1-0-1, recent placings consistent. Maps midfield, suits tempo.

3rd pick7th
12Graces Gift

Our price $15.00 · SP $21.00 · Amber Riddell

Graces Gift elite heavy form (5:2-0-1) with recent BM65 win on Heavy10. Low 53kg suits Heavy9 policy, despite first up (3:0-0-0) and wide draw. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo may suit stamina.

Value pick10th
7Lord Goliath

Our price $20.00 · SP $37.30 · Donovan Cooper

Barrier 2 perfect for leading in likely moderate-fast tempo, 55kg ideal. First up risky but wet specialist profile undervalued in Heavy9.

  1. 1st3LachieElen Nicholas$4.30
  2. 2nd11Amira D'argentoJoe Nishizuka$6.20
  3. 3rd16Oppenheimer$4.10
  4. 4th14Unwritten$6.90
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Lachie16Elen NicholasBarbara Kennedy56.5kg$4.30
2nd11Amira D'argento11Joe NishizukaTaui Johnson51kg$6.20
3rd16Oppenheimer4Ms J Surgenor57kg$4.10
4th14Unwritten9Ms D Logan54kg$6.90
5th1Privy Garden3Rihaan GoyaramAndrew Forsman58kg$8.90
6th2Nancy She Wrote12Ben & Ryan Foote58kg$9.90
7th12Graces Gift15Amber RiddellDebbie Sweeney53kg$21.00
8th5Colonel Warden14Hayley HassmanMark Walker & Sam Bergerson55kg$20.70
9th13Larius Lacus8Ms D Logan54kg$13.10
10th7Lord Goliath2Donovan CooperDanny Walker & Arron Tata55kg$37.30
Scr4Lovaci10Courtney BarnesS B Marsh57kg
Scr6God Of Eros7S L Crawford56kg
Scr8Nepheti1Jack TaplinS Ritchie & C Murray52.5kg
Scr9Sista Sugar5S & E Clotworthy55kg
Scr10Transaction6Sam McNabMs K A Hoskin52.5kg
Scr15Imperial Empress13S B Marsh54kg
R7

Waikato Thoroughbred Breeders Association Mile Hcp

15:47 local1600mOpen$50,000
Winner7. PacificoSP $5.80
★ Top pick2nd
10Elle Sourit

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.90 · Sam McNab

Elle Sourit dominates form assessment with 4 straight wins including 2 on heavy tracks, light weight of 52kg ideal for Heavy 10 conditions. Second up record perfect, elite Forsman stable signals intent. Barrier 6 midfield suits moderate tempo. Clear top pick despite class rise given dominance.

2nd pickWon
7Pacifico

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.80 · Elen Nicholas

Pacifico excels on heavy (13:3-5-0) with prior Te Aroha 1600m win. Recent G2 7th behind strong formline, 43% place rate reliable. Wide draw manageable in balanced track data. Strong each-way chance behind unexposed Elle Sourit.

Value pick6th
6Rosetown Princess

Our price $21.00 · SP $18.20

Second up from spell suits pattern, dropping class helps. Consistent wet performer with multiple placings, maps midfield. High-value place chance.

  1. 1st7PacificoElen Nicholas$5.80
  2. 2nd10Elle SouritSam McNab$1.90
  3. 3rd13AwhinaDonovan Cooper$13.70
  4. 4th1KhafreHayley Hassman$5.40
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Pacifico11Elen NicholasAndrew Forsman54kg$5.80
2nd10Elle Sourit6Sam McNabAndrew Forsman52kg$1.90
3rd13Awhina14Donovan CooperN P Bishara53kg$13.70
4th1Khafre10Hayley HassmanR R Manning59kg$5.40
5th9Khan Hunter7Sienna BrownA D Fuller50kg$19.00
6th6Rosetown Princess8D B Hollinshead55.5kg$18.20
7th4Chattahoochee15Amber RiddellMs L Anderson57kg$7.00
Scr2Nigella Lane4Rihaan GoyaramR R Manning58.5kg
Scr3Leroy Brown12Joe NishizukaS Ralph56.5kg
Scr5Electron5Ms S P Mynott55.5kg
Scr8Pericles2Corentin BergeMs P Gerard54kg
Scr11Bourbon Proof3Jack TaplinS B Marsh51kg
Scr12Balance Of Power1Courtney BarnesMark Walker & Sam Bergerson54kg
Scr14Oppenheimer9Ms J Surgenor54kg
Scr15God Of Eros13S L Crawford54kg
R8

Towes Insurance (Bm65)

16:22 local1600mBenchmark 65$40,000
Winner8. FlorenzaSP $4.30
★ Top pick3rd
4Bassoroc

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.70 · Jack Taplin

Bassoroc stands out on pure form for heavy Te Aroha conditions. Boasts strongest heavy record (12:2-3-2) among runners, recent 2nd on Heavy 8 at 1600m, and significant class drop from BM75. Light weight, likely forward positioning in moderate-fast tempo suits, overriding wide draw.

2nd pick5th
10Morning Cocoa

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.60 · Rihaan Goyaram

Morning Cocoa excels on heavy (7:1-3-1), fresh off strong recent win carrying 55.5kg on Heavy 8. Second up suits, inside draw (2) perfect for heavy per policy, light weight. Consistent placer (50% rate), Forsman stable form strong.

3rd pick6th
2Justice

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.20 · Amber Riddell

Recent steeple wins on heavy here show fitness potential first up. Topweight no issue historically, likely back but strong finisher in testing ground.

Value pick2nd
11Written In Heaven

Our price $8.00 · SP $3.20 · Joe Nishizuka

Neutral barrier, consistent form trend. Suits moderate-fast tempo from midfield, strong each-way play.

  1. 1st8FlorenzaElen Nicholas$4.30
  2. 2nd11Written In HeavenJoe Nishizuka$3.20
  3. 3rd4BassorocJack Taplin$6.70
  4. 4th5Rob's MistakeSam McNab$5.10
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Florenza8Elen NicholasMs P Riley55.5kg$4.30
2nd11Written In Heaven7Joe NishizukaJ K Ruddell53.5kg$3.20
3rd4Bassoroc10Jack TaplinS B Marsh54.5kg$6.70
4th5Rob's Mistake6Sam McNabSophia Nolan & Hanna Orting55.5kg$5.10
5th10Morning Cocoa2Rihaan GoyaramAndrew Forsman54.5kg$6.60
6th2Justice11Amber RiddellD R Wiles57kg$26.20
7th6Ballbeena5Corentin BergeP S Richards56.5kg$11.90
8th14Brian Lamont1Courtney BarnesW Hillis & R Cole54kg$36.60
Scr1Joejoeccini9Donovan CooperMs S P Mynott58kg
Scr3Lerado14S B Marsh58kg
Scr7Clear Conscience3Hayley HassmanMs P Gerard54.5kg
Scr9Hero Of War4Barbara Kennedy56.5kg
Scr12Alacritous12S B Marsh56kg
Scr13Lagisquet10Ms J K Mahoney55.5kg
Scr15El Zoro2P Devcich59kg

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