First up unproven on heavy but trainer prepares well fresh; barrier 8 manageable in neutral track.
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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Team Wealleans Mdn
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.
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.
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.
- 1st6Wine RocsAmber Riddell$8.10
- 2nd4Hell IslandCorentin Berge$21.10
- 3rd7Dink$8.30
- 4th3ArmaghElen Nicholas$2.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Wine Rocs | 5 | Amber Riddell | Debbie Sweeney | 57kg | $8.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hell Island | 4 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 58kg | $21.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Dink | 9 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | $8.30 | |
| 4th | 3 | Armagh | 8 | Elen Nicholas | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Purosangue | 1 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 58kg | $4.10 | |
| 6th | 12 | Happy Traveller | 6 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 54kg | $11.80 |
| 7th | 13 | Brutal Reality | 7 | Joe Nishizuka | C R Isdale | 53kg | $22.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Geneva Queen | 11 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $7.30 |
| Scr | 1 | Deep Pursuit | 13 | A W Pike | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Deprive | 10 | Sam McNab | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Paper Moon | 12 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Proud Capitalist | 3 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 53kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Annie Bling | 2 | S B Marsh | 56kg |
Pyramid Trucking (Bm75)
Walker/Bergerson stable elite. Unproven heavy record concern but overall class/fitness edges rivals.
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.
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.
Consistent performer with recent fitness. Recent form trumps unproven rivals in volatile Te Aroha heavy staying race.
- 1st8PerfectmanzJoe Nishizuka$4.70
- 2nd9SquireJack Taplin$12.90
- 3rd5Crown PrincessHayley Hassman$2.40
- 4th6Tide And TimeSam McNab$6.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Perfectmanz | 3 | Joe Nishizuka | S Ralph | 51kg | $4.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Squire | 1 | Jack Taplin | P & J Brosnan | 51kg | $12.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Crown Princess | 2 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Tide And Time | 5 | Sam McNab | K I Rae | 53.5kg | $6.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Charlbury | 4 | Corentin Berge | Ms C Cameron | 56kg | $6.90 |
| 6th | 3 | Ruach | 6 | Elen Nicholas | A D Fuller | 56.5kg | $7.30 |
| 7th | 7 | El Zoro | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | P Devcich | 52.5kg | $18.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Just Call Me Jonny | 8 | Amber Riddell | Peter & Shaun Mckay | 58kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Altari | 7 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58kg |
Longlands Stud 3yo
4:1-1-1 distance record, light 52kg, barrier 1 ideal for country track. Consistent form trend, 3 top-3 in 5 starts.
Excellent first-up record including win, recent 3rd in Open 1400m soft. Class edge over maidens, barrier 4 suits moderate tempo. McNab booking positive.
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.
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.
- 1st5Ruby RushJack Taplin$4.50
- 2nd1Happy YoumzainSam McNab$3.50
- 3rd7ArwenCorentin Berge$4.30
- 4th8Emma TwiggHayley Hassman$6.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ruby Rush | 1 | Jack Taplin | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 52kg | $4.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Happy Youmzain | 4 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Arwen | 2 | Corentin Berge | R James & R Wellwood | 55kg | $4.30 |
| 4th | 8 | Emma Twigg | 7 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 53kg | $6.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Queen's Evidence | 5 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $6.30 |
| 6th | 2 | Tomahawk | 8 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 56kg | $7.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Kwocksun | 6 | Tony Allan | N H O'dowd | 56kg | $42.80 |
| Scr | 6 | Our Lurrina | 3 | Amber Riddell | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 54kg |
Manco Hcp
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.
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.
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.
Outstanding fresh form (4 wins, 4 places from 12 starts) from elite stable, second-up today.
- 1st3CleatJoe Nishizuka$6.60
- 2nd8Hankee AlphaAmber Riddell$1.60
- 3rd9Finest HourRihaan Goyaram$10.70
- 4th7Brazen AffairCorentin Berge$8.20
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cleat | 3 | Joe Nishizuka | Ms D Guy | 55.5kg | $6.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hankee Alpha | 10 | Amber Riddell | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 53kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Finest Hour | 1 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 52kg | $10.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Brazen Affair | 8 | Corentin Berge | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54.5kg | $8.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Mad Max | 4 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 53kg | $4.90 |
| Scr | 1 | I'm All In | 5 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Mercurial | 7 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Shoes | 6 | Ms P Gerard | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Merchant Queen | 2 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | When Stars Align | 9 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 53.5kg |
Te Aroha Plumbing & Drainage (Bm65)
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.
Leader in speedmap suits moderate-slow tempo. Wide draw concern but proven wet-tracker offers value if steps up fitness-wise.
- 1st2What A YarnCorentin Berge$5.40
- 2nd11Shining PearlJack Taplin$5.70
- 3rd6Opaea JoeDonovan Cooper$8.00
- 4th12Viva GlamHayley Hassman$4.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | What A Yarn | 5 | Corentin Berge | C J Wood | 59.5kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Shining Pearl | 9 | Jack Taplin | T J Miller | 53.5kg | $5.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Opaea Joe | 12 | Donovan Cooper | G K Opie | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Viva Glam | 8 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Our Lurrina | 1 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57kg | $3.00 | |
| 6th | 13 | Slick Chick | 14 | Sienna Brown | Peter Grey | 50kg | $16.10 |
| 7th | 14 | Lady Mak | 16 | Rihaan Goyaram | P A Coutts | 52kg | $35.90 |
| 8th | 4 | History Maker | 15 | Courtney Barnes | P Adlington | 58.5kg | $15.80 |
| Scr | 1 | Hakushu | 13 | Sam McNab | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Play It Again Sam | 6 | Barbara Kennedy | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Zerre | 7 | Ms P Gerard | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Ruby Rush | 3 | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Trianna | 2 | Amber Riddell | Debbie Sweeney | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Carajillo | 4 | C W Cole | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Justice | 1 | D R Wiles | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Paddy The Farmer | 11 | C W Cole | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Did The Trick | 10 | W Hillis & R Cole | 56kg |
Capistrano Lodge (Bm75)
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.
Te Aroha record strong (2:1-0-0, T/D win). Heavy record 3:1-0-1, recent placings consistent. Maps midfield, suits tempo.
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.
Barrier 2 perfect for leading in likely moderate-fast tempo, 55kg ideal. First up risky but wet specialist profile undervalued in Heavy9.
- 1st3LachieElen Nicholas$4.30
- 2nd11Amira D'argentoJoe Nishizuka$6.20
- 3rd16Oppenheimer$4.10
- 4th14Unwritten$6.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lachie | 16 | Elen Nicholas | Barbara Kennedy | 56.5kg | $4.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Amira D'argento | 11 | Joe Nishizuka | Taui Johnson | 51kg | $6.20 |
| 3rd | 16 | Oppenheimer | 4 | Ms J Surgenor | 57kg | $4.10 | |
| 4th | 14 | Unwritten | 9 | Ms D Logan | 54kg | $6.90 | |
| 5th | 1 | Privy Garden | 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | Andrew Forsman | 58kg | $8.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Nancy She Wrote | 12 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 58kg | $9.90 | |
| 7th | 12 | Graces Gift | 15 | Amber Riddell | Debbie Sweeney | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Colonel Warden | 14 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55kg | $20.70 |
| 9th | 13 | Larius Lacus | 8 | Ms D Logan | 54kg | $13.10 | |
| 10th | 7 | Lord Goliath | 2 | Donovan Cooper | Danny Walker & Arron Tata | 55kg | $37.30 |
| Scr | 4 | Lovaci | 10 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | God Of Eros | 7 | S L Crawford | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Nepheti | 1 | Jack Taplin | S Ritchie & C Murray | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sista Sugar | 5 | S & E Clotworthy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Transaction | 6 | Sam McNab | Ms K A Hoskin | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Imperial Empress | 13 | S B Marsh | 54kg |
Waikato Thoroughbred Breeders Association Mile Hcp
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.
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.
Second up from spell suits pattern, dropping class helps. Consistent wet performer with multiple placings, maps midfield. High-value place chance.
- 1st7PacificoElen Nicholas$5.80
- 2nd10Elle SouritSam McNab$1.90
- 3rd13AwhinaDonovan Cooper$13.70
- 4th1KhafreHayley Hassman$5.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Pacifico | 11 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 54kg | $5.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Elle Sourit | 6 | Sam McNab | Andrew Forsman | 52kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Awhina | 14 | Donovan Cooper | N P Bishara | 53kg | $13.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Khafre | 10 | Hayley Hassman | R R Manning | 59kg | $5.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Khan Hunter | 7 | Sienna Brown | A D Fuller | 50kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rosetown Princess | 8 | D B Hollinshead | 55.5kg | $18.20 | |
| 7th | 4 | Chattahoochee | 15 | Amber Riddell | Ms L Anderson | 57kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Nigella Lane | 4 | Rihaan Goyaram | R R Manning | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Leroy Brown | 12 | Joe Nishizuka | S Ralph | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Electron | 5 | Ms S P Mynott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pericles | 2 | Corentin Berge | Ms P Gerard | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bourbon Proof | 3 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 51kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Balance Of Power | 1 | Courtney Barnes | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Oppenheimer | 9 | Ms J Surgenor | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | God Of Eros | 13 | S L Crawford | 54kg |
Towes Insurance (Bm65)
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.
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.
Recent steeple wins on heavy here show fitness potential first up. Topweight no issue historically, likely back but strong finisher in testing ground.
Neutral barrier, consistent form trend. Suits moderate-fast tempo from midfield, strong each-way play.
- 1st8FlorenzaElen Nicholas$4.30
- 2nd11Written In HeavenJoe Nishizuka$3.20
- 3rd4BassorocJack Taplin$6.70
- 4th5Rob's MistakeSam McNab$5.10
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Florenza | 8 | Elen Nicholas | Ms P Riley | 55.5kg | $4.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Written In Heaven | 7 | Joe Nishizuka | J K Ruddell | 53.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bassoroc | 10 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 54.5kg | $6.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Rob's Mistake | 6 | Sam McNab | Sophia Nolan & Hanna Orting | 55.5kg | $5.10 |
| 5th | 10 | Morning Cocoa | 2 | Rihaan Goyaram | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $6.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Justice | 11 | Amber Riddell | D R Wiles | 57kg | $26.20 |
| 7th | 6 | Ballbeena | 5 | Corentin Berge | P S Richards | 56.5kg | $11.90 |
| 8th | 14 | Brian Lamont | 1 | Courtney Barnes | W Hillis & R Cole | 54kg | $36.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Joejoeccini | 9 | Donovan Cooper | Ms S P Mynott | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Lerado | 14 | S B Marsh | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Clear Conscience | 3 | Hayley Hassman | Ms P Gerard | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Hero Of War | 4 | Barbara Kennedy | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Alacritous | 12 | S B Marsh | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Lagisquet | 10 | Ms J K Mahoney | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | El Zoro | 2 | P Devcich | 59kg |
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