Heavy 9 conditions suit with 2 heavy starts (0-0-1), moderate tempo and midfield map ideal for Arawa Park stamina test. Preferred over Jachimo due to proven wet form.
New Zealand · Wednesday 22 April 2026
Rotorua tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Rotorua. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Rotorua ITM Mdn Hwt
Consistent performer second up today with solid placing record and recent Soft 5 3rd. Lacks heavy experience but soft/heavy similarity and class consistency suit. Moderate tempo favours midfield settling, Arawa Park stamina test aligns with 2050m/2060m runs.
Heavy track standout with 19 heavy starts (0-2-1), barrier 1 perfect for inside bias preference on wet Arawa Park. Stamina proven via recent hurdle placings, second up sharpness.
Best heavy form profile with 10 heavy starts (0-2-2) including near-miss 2nd at 2000m Heavy 10. First up long spell but wet specialist suits Arawa Park conditions, moderate tempo allows settling.
- 1st2WhatthemansawJoshua Parker$2.40
- 2nd9JachimoTroy Harris$2.30
- 3rd6I''lberidingshotgunBrandon Holliday$49.10
- 4th1Tycoon WarriorCorey Wiles$29.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Whatthemansaw | 9 | Joshua Parker | Debbie Sweeney | 68kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Jachimo | 8 | Troy Harris | K A Pertab | 67.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | I''lberidingshotgun | 4 | Brandon Holliday | P & J Brosnan | 68kg | $49.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Tycoon Warrior | 6 | Corey Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $29.90 |
| 5th | 4 | Dahmers Kiss | 3 | Billy Marshall | Ms P Gerard | 68kg | $17.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Almalane | 7 | Hamish Mc Neill | J L Rathbone | 68kg | $8.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Gamble | 2 | Bella Oliver | D R Wiles | 68kg | $22.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Zee Heights | 1 | Lemmy Douglas | C R Isdale | 68kg | $21.80 |
| 9th | 7 | Packin Zed | 5 | Kylan Wiles | D R Wiles | 68kg | $35.70 |
Campbell Infrastructure Hwt (Bm65)
Bassoroc stands out on heavy track suitability with 2-3-3 from 13 heavy starts, recent consistent BM65 placings including 2nd/3rd on heavy/soft, and barrier 5 ideal for likely moderate-fast tempo at stamina-testing Arawa Park.
Heavy track specialist with 2-1-1 from 9 heavy starts, barrier 1 is prime for Arawa Park heavy conditions favouring inside draws/forward positions. Recent 4th in BM65 on heavy shows fitness, low weight suits uphill finish. Solid place claims despite class rise.
Proven 2000m+ stayer suits Arawa Park undulations, despite weight.
Heavy record 1 win from 9, recent runs suggest fitness.
- 1st2BassorocTroy Harris$3.10
- 2nd5IntoxicatedHamish Mc Neill$7.00
- 3rd8Air DancerMichael Roustoby$7.70
- 4th6St VincentBilly Marshall$22.10
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bassoroc | 5 | Troy Harris | S B Marsh | 68kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Intoxicated | 10 | Hamish Mc Neill | S B Marsh | 66.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Air Dancer | 8 | Michael Roustoby | C R Isdale | 66kg | $7.70 |
| 4th | 6 | St Vincent | 2 | Billy Marshall | P & J Brosnan | 66.5kg | $22.10 |
| 5th | 4 | Small Town Girl | 1 | Joshua Parker | R R Manning | 67kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Affordable | 6 | Kayla Macnab | J L Rathbone | 69.5kg | $4.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Star Warrior | 7 | Corey Wiles | D R Wiles | 66.5kg | $22.20 |
| 8th | 9 | Pure Gold | 9 | Lemmy Douglas | Ms K A Hoskin | 65kg | $15.60 |
| 9th | 10 | Rocem | 4 | Brandon Holliday | P & J Brosnan | 65kg | $45.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Legend Of Kings | 3 | Jay Kozaczek | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 68kg | $13.10 |
Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua (Bm75)
Stands out on heavy track form with 3-0-1 from 11 starts including strong placings at BM75 level on heavy. Barrier 2 positions perfectly as likely leader in moderate tempo race favoring on-pace on Arawa Park's uphill finish. McNab's 24% track strike rate adds appeal despite first-up record.
Barrier 1 is gold on heavy Arawa Park favoring inside draws. Solid heavy record (1 win, 1 place from 5) and dropping in class from recent BM75. Low 56.5kg weight ideal for conditions. Moderate recent form but fitness in place and map suits moderate tempo.
Heavy track lover with 3 wins from 15 starts including recent Arawa BM65 success. Second up with fitness edge (6 days back), light 53kg suits. Barrier 8 wide but moderate tempo may allow settling.
- 1st5LovaciCourtney Barnes$3.50
- 2nd3EnrightAshlee Strawbridge$7.60
- 3rd2War Of SuccessionHayley Hassman$2.60
- 4th1Dancin In The DarkMichael Mc Nab$8.70
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lovaci | 1 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Enright | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | R S Manning | 56kg | $7.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | War Of Succession | 4 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Dancin In The Dark | 2 | Michael Mc Nab | R R Manning | 60kg | $8.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Opera Belle | 8 | Elen Nicholas | Ms K A Hoskin | 53kg | $5.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Roc Up Ralph | 5 | A Lawson-Carroll | S & E Clotworthy | 53kg | $11.80 |
| Scr | 4 | Balance Of Power | 7 | Opie Bosson | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Charmer | 6 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 54kg |
Waitomo Fuels Mdn
Maria Martina stands out on Heavy 9 at Arawa Park with 4 heavy starts (0-2-0) including strong Arawa Park heavy form. Barrier 8 neutral but forward settling likely in moderate-fast tempo. Elite heavy proxy over unproven rivals.
Petite Rocher in peak fitness with 3 placings in 4 starts, barrier 4 perfect for Arawa Park heavy inside preference. Walker/Bergerson stable hot, Grylls 17% with trainer. Lacks heavy exposure but recent soft form strong. Moderate-fast tempo suits if gets cover midfield.
However heavy unproven (0:0-0-0) tempers enthusiasm on Heavy 9 despite strong Collett booking and midfield map. Solid form but conditions query vs proven heavy horses.
Second up today after recent Matamata 3rd, barrier 2 huge plus on heavy. Consistent placer needs normal luck from good draw.
- 1st6Elusive FaithGeorge Rooke$5.40
- 2nd9Stranger TimesA Lawson-Carroll$25.80
- 3rd2ManorbierFloor Moerman$28.50
- 4th7She Means BusinessHayley Hassman$6.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Elusive Faith | 5 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 56kg | $5.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stranger Times | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | S & E Clotworthy | 55kg | $25.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Manorbier | 1 | Floor Moerman | Peter & Shaun Mckay | 56.5kg | $28.50 |
| 4th | 7 | She Means Business | 3 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | $6.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Malleable | 10 | Michael Mc Nab | R R Manning | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Petite Rocher | 4 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 11 | Show Merican | 2 | Mariska Vear | 56.5kg | $7.50 | |
| 8th | 3 | Maria Martina | 8 | Amber Riddell | Ms J Dalley | 55.5kg | $13.10 |
| Scr | 4 | Flyhalf | 7 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Roc De Night Away | 9 | Tayla Mitchell | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Let Me Be | 10 | C E Goss | 55kg |
The Rotorua Club Mdn
Wave Ruler stands out on pure form with heavy track experience (2:0-1-0, close 2nd on Heavy 10 at Matamata) and improving trend (recent 3rd, 5th before that). Speed map leader suits Arawa Park's 1400m positioning needs and moderate-slow tempo. 55.5kg ideal for heavy, outweighs unproven rivals.
Lightest 54.5kg suits wet, all experience on soft/heavy (recent 6th Heavy 10, 5th Soft 5). Moderate-slow tempo from inside draw positions perfectly despite maiden struggles.
- 1st5GetawayGeorge Rooke$2.50
- 2nd13Kenwood House$6.80
- 3rd6Happy TravellerTayla Mitchell$4.80
- 4th1Wave RulerHayley Hassman$4.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Getaway | 5 | George Rooke | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Kenwood House | 11 | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $6.80 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Happy Traveller | 1 | Tayla Mitchell | R R Manning | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Wave Ruler | 10 | Hayley Hassman | R S Manning | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Beabopalula | 6 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 55.5kg | $5.90 |
| 6th | 9 | Ellerton | 7 | A Lawson-Carroll | M & K Murdoch | 54.5kg | $15.10 |
| Scr | 2 | Divider | 2 | Ms P Gerard | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Proud Capitalist | 8 | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Annie Bling | 4 | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Aixoise | 12 | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Pine Leaf | 13 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Forsman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Reliability | 3 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Chaos Creator | 9 | Elen Nicholas | Andrew Forsman | 51.5kg |
Sherlock Contracting Mdn
Michael McNab's strong track record (24% wins) and second-up fitness outweigh wide draw in moderate tempo. Heavy10 conditions suit proven wet performer over unproven rivals.
Barrier 3 is gold in Arawa Park 1400m heavy conditions favouring inside forwards. Opie Bosson upgrade signals stable intent. Moderate tempo and light rain suit fit first-upper getting easy run. Form limited but map/barrier/connections outweigh history in low-class maiden. Solid place chance.
- 1st9Shuffle The PackMichael Mc Nab$3.40
- 2nd4SaltburnAmber Riddell$13.00
- 3rd18Aixoise$19.30
- 4th3CrackbonesSam McNab$10.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Shuffle The Pack | 17 | Michael Mc Nab | R R Manning | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Saltburn | 10 | Amber Riddell | Josh King & Maija Vance | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 18 | Aixoise | 16 | K A Pertab | 56kg | $19.30 | |
| 4th | 3 | Crackbones | 15 | Sam McNab | S & E Clotworthy | 56.5kg | $10.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Erase | 9 | S Ralph | 58.5kg | $5.80 | |
| 6th | 1 | Beau Miller | 13 | Jack Taplin | Ms J Dalley | 55.5kg | $9.80 |
| 7th | 11 | Piccola Bellezza | 6 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms J Dalley | 55.5kg | $28.80 |
| 8th | 12 | Moonbeams | 11 | Joe Doyle | Andrew Forsman | 56kg | $5.30 |
| 9th | 13 | Outrageous | 1 | A Lawson-Carroll | M & K Murdoch | 55.5kg | $50.10 |
| 10th | 5 | Scotty Magoo | 3 | Opie Bosson | R K Fleming | 58.5kg | $6.60 |
| Scr | 6 | Shookmeallnightlon | 8 | D J Miller | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Don''t Tell The Mrs | 14 | Craig Grylls | Andrew Forsman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Show Merican | 18 | Samantha Collett | Mariska Vear | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pinky Pie | 7 | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Kenwood House | 12 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Proud Capitalist | 2 | S B Marsh | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Annie Bling | 5 | S B Marsh | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Getaway | 4 | K A Pertab | 56kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (Bm65)
Scarlet Temple stands out on pure form with 5 heavy starts (1 win, 3 places) including sharp recent 3rd in BM65 on heavy8. Second up stats solid, consistent class performer, fitter now. Wide draw manageable in moderate tempo.
Viva Glam has best heavy exposure (9:1-1-3) with recent BM65 runs including 2nd/4th on wet tracks. Class drop positive, consistent in conditions despite wide draw. Reliable placegetter when wet at Arawa Park-style tracks. Good third tier selection.
Princess Elsa loves heavy (5:1-2-0) with recent consistent BM65 efforts including strong 2nd on heavy8. Barrier 4 ideal for Arawa Park 1400m positioning in moderate tempo. Light weight, good connections.
Barrier 6 suits inside run, stamina proven for Arawa undulations. First up but trainer targets wet days.
- 1st1Scarlet TempleAshlee Strawbridge$3.10
- 2nd5ArtamosCraig Grylls$8.50
- 3rd8PortlandTayla Mitchell$7.70
- 4th2Marriage VowsHyeontaek Oh$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Scarlet Temple | 12 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Debbie Sweeney | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Artamos | 10 | Craig Grylls | G Richardson & R Norvall | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Portland | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 56kg | $7.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Marriage Vows | 5 | Hyeontaek Oh | L K Collins | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Viva Glam | 11 | Hayley Hassman | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg | $7.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Our Easy Street | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | S & E Clotworthy | 56.5kg | $26.60 |
| 7th | 11 | Social Climber | 9 | Joe Nishizuka | G Richardson & R Norvall | 53.5kg | $4.30 |
| 8th | 3 | Perugia | 2 | George Rooke | S R Autridge | 58.5kg | $8.30 |
| Scr | 4 | Rumours | 7 | Joe Doyle | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Princess Elsa | 4 | Samantha Collett | A W Pike | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dragon Blossom | 1 | Ms P Gerard | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | With Grace | 3 | Sam McNab | Ms K A Hoskin | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lady Mak | 9 | P A Coutts | 54kg |
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