Class drop enhances prospects in moderate-slow tempo suiting midfield runners. Multiple recent placings show fitness and consistency at staying trips. Pukekohe first-half bias supports settling position.
New Zealand · Friday 1 May 2026
Pukekohe Park tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Pukekohe Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Haunui Farm (Bm75)
Victorious Warrior shows sharp recent form with 3rd in BM75 2100m Soft5, building on prior wins. Excellent Cameron partnership (25% strike) and light weight provide edge. Barrier 3 ideal for Pukekohe's inside bias and first-half-field profile. Suits moderate tempo from good gate.
Khan Hunter's venue dominance (13:4-3-0 track, 10:3-2-0 T/D) makes him prime for BM75 drop despite topweight. Recent 2nd on Soft5 from higher grade shows fitness. Barrier 2 positions perfectly as likely leader in moderate-slow tempo on first-half track.
Class drop aids in softer field. Moderate jockey form offset by map and stable weight relief.
- 1st1Khan HunterJack Taplin$3.70
- 2nd5Play It Again SamWarren Kennedy$4.40
- 3rd4AwhinaSam McNab$4.10
- 4th6Victorious WarriorMatthew Cameron$5.10
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Khan Hunter | 2 | Jack Taplin | A D Fuller | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Play It Again Sam | 5 | Warren Kennedy | Barbara Kennedy | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Awhina | 6 | Sam McNab | N P Bishara | 57kg | $4.10 |
| 4th | 6 | Victorious Warrior | 3 | Matthew Cameron | D R Wiles | 54kg | $5.10 |
| 5th | 2 | Mont Ventoux | 4 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 59.5kg | $23.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Enright | 1 | George Rooke | R S Manning | 59.5kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Doctor Iris | 7 | Bridget Grylls | D R Wiles | 54kg | $17.20 |
Show By Skycity Mdn
Improving trajectory in 3yo campaign, class drop from Open, ideal inside draw for moderate-fast tempo on first-half track. Soft experience, McNab retains for stable. Best pure form in maiden.
Consistent placer, barrier 6 ideal for midfield on Pukekohe first-half bias. Kennedy booking positive despite modest recent jockey form.
Marsh stable reliable, barrier 8 midfield perfect for Pukekohe.
Lightly raced 3yo, Doyle retains despite form dip. Barrier 9 tests but soft/heavy record (1:0-0-1) suits conditions.
- 1st11AllacesLynsey Satherley$50.00
- 2nd2ZavadorJoe Doyle$6.70
- 3rd8RomaninSamantha Collett$8.40
- 4th9Galway LassAshlee Strawbridge$23.20
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Allaces | 1 | Lynsey Satherley | L R Gussey | 56.5kg | $50.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Zavador | 7 | Joe Doyle | Debbie Sweeney | 58.5kg | $6.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Romanin | 3 | Samantha Collett | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 56.5kg | $8.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Galway Lass | 14 | Ashlee Strawbridge | E P Green | 56.5kg | $23.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Modelo | 4 | Warren Kennedy | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $6.70 |
| 6th | 14 | Vibes And Tides | 9 | Tayla Mitchell | Ms D Waddell | 55.5kg | $42.10 |
| 7th | 15 | The Glamorous One | 2 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $6.30 |
| 8th | 13 | Naughty Grannie | 10 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $6.30 |
| 9th | 5 | Idris | 8 | Bridget Grylls | D R Wiles | 58.5kg | $35.10 |
| 10th | 16 | The Mailman | 6 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Dido Belle | 11 | Masahiro Hashizume | S L Crawford | 56.5kg | $16.20 |
| 12th | 7 | Top Street | 13 | Courtney Barnes | D R Wiles | 58.5kg | $54.80 |
| 13th | 3 | Presuming | 12 | George Rooke | Ms P Gerard | 58.5kg | $17.40 |
| 14th | 6 | Oceania Flame | 5 | Amber Riddell | L Te Keeti | 57.5kg | $50.90 |
| Scr | 4 | He''s Divine | 4 | Erin M Leighton | Tarissa Macdonald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hold Me Tight | 17 | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Turfquake | 17 | S Ritchie & C Murray | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Laura | 5 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Tailoress | 4 | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 56.5kg |
Show By Skycity Mdn
McNab booking signals intent, barrier 4 ideal for first-half track. Limited exposure no penalty per maiden rule. Stands out on pure form ahead of long-time out types.
Trainer S B Marsh doubles up with top pick.
Lightweight edge in compressed weights, improving pattern in maiden grade. Solid place claims even if soft less ideal.
Soft6 upgradeable given wet affinity, first-up but distance suits stamina.
- 1st3RadradraWarren Kennedy$7.30
- 2nd12G'day GoldieMatthew Cartwright$11.50
- 3rd18LauraMasahiro Hashizume$8.90
- 4th8Rarawa RayElen Nicholas$20.40
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Radradra | 1 | Warren Kennedy | C J Wood | 58.5kg | $7.30 |
| 2nd | 12 | G'day Goldie | 10 | Matthew Cartwright | Andrew Forsman | 56.5kg | $11.50 |
| 3rd | 18 | Laura | 8 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $8.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Rarawa Ray | 5 | Elen Nicholas | K I Rae | 57.5kg | $20.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Sweet Disposition | 3 | Michael Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 6th | 7 | Fahali | 2 | Lynsey Satherley | G & T Shaw | 58.5kg | $44.20 |
| 7th | 6 | Richter Scale | 7 | George Rooke | Ms P Gerard | 58.5kg | $16.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Mobilized | 4 | Jack Taplin | S & E Clotworthy | 55.5kg | $7.20 |
| 9th | 10 | Ten To Two | 6 | Tayla Mitchell | Tarissa Macdonald | 57.5kg | $20.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Le Rhubarb | 9 | A Lawson-Carroll | M H Brooks | 55.5kg | $34.90 |
| 11th | 4 | Rex | 11 | Bridget Grylls | D R Wiles | 58.5kg | $26.10 |
| 12th | 9 | Sound Of Silence | 12 | Ashlee Strawbridge | D J Blackie | 55.5kg | $66.30 |
| Scr | 5 | Teams | 2 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Not Usual Moana | 5 | Sam McNab | Samantha Logan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Choreomania | 17 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | The Glamorous One | 15 | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | The Mailman | 12 | S B Marsh | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Turfquake | 13 | S Ritchie & C Murray | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Tailoress | 11 | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 56.5kg |
Elsdon Park Mdn
Why Daddy stands out on pure form with most racing experience, strong soft track record (6:0-2-0), and prime barrier 2 positioning him as a likely leader on Pukekohe Park's first-half-of-field bias. Best suited to moderate-fast tempo.
Second-up from spell suits pattern horses; Marsh stable reliable in maidens. Lacks 1600m test but pedigree (Darci Brahma) suggests stamina.
Lightweight and recent competitiveness make her place threat despite wide draw; soft conditions suit prior efforts.
Light weight and youth (2yo) suggest upside to 1600m despite wide draw.
- 1st1Why DaddyCraig Grylls$3.00
- 2nd18ChoreomaniaMasahiro Hashizume$12.30
- 3rd15Not Usual MoanaSam McNab$8.30
- 4th13TailoressTayla Mitchell$14.10
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Why Daddy | 2 | Craig Grylls | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 18 | Choreomania | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Logan | 55.5kg | $12.30 |
| 3rd | 15 | Not Usual Moana | 4 | Sam McNab | Samantha Logan | 54kg | $8.30 |
| 4th | 13 | Tailoress | 1 | Tayla Mitchell | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 54.5kg | $14.10 |
| 5th | 6 | Romantic Patch | 8 | Corentin Berge | Ms M Falconer | 57.5kg | $8.20 |
| 6th | 12 | Nature's Beauty | 6 | Hyeontaek Oh | C K Ormsby | 51.5kg | $32.70 |
| 7th | 14 | Chaos Creator | 10 | George Rooke | Andrew Forsman | 52.5kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 5 | Wave Ruler | 9 | Elen Nicholas | R S Manning | 56.5kg | $21.80 |
| 9th | 7 | Platinum Patch | 11 | Ethan Jones | Ms C Cameron | 57.5kg | $42.10 |
| 10th | 8 | The Symbol | 3 | Lynsey Satherley | M B Garrett | 57.5kg | $41.60 |
| 11th | 9 | Tralae Man | 5 | Courtney Barnes | R Gavin | 57.5kg | $64.10 |
| Scr | 2 | Sweet Disposition | 9 | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | The Mailman | 15 | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Turfquake | 19 | S Ritchie & C Murray | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | The Glamorous One | 18 | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Laura | 16 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | G''day Goldie | 10 | Andrew Forsman | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Richter Scale | 13 | Ms P Gerard | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Calypso | 19 | T W Cole | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Naughty Grannie | 12 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 55.5kg |
Trackside.Co.Nz Mdn
Strongest form profile in maiden with 3228 last 4 starts, including close 2nd at 1200m on soft. Cameron booking signals intent. Barrier 7 workable on first-half track. Outclasses rivals on pure form.
Lightly raced with solid 3rd at 1200m Soft 5 last start despite wide draw. Barrier 3 ideal for Pukekohe sprint where inside gates key. Same trainer as top pick shows stable form. Moderate-fast tempo favours forward midfield settling.
Consistent placer with 2nds on good/soft at 1400m. First up but trainer targets maidens effectively. Barrier 6 suits speed map. Soft record supportive but lengthy break tempers enthusiasm vs in-form rivals.
Outstanding value dropping from G3 4th and Open 3rd at 1200m. First-up record excellent (2:0-0-2). Walker stable premier but wide draw/backmarker status hurts on Pukekohe. Proxy form trumps no-history debutants.
- 1st13NulliTayla Mitchell$47.20
- 2nd1Sir You Can DanceMatthew Cameron$3.30
- 3rd4CowboyAmber Riddell$21.10
- 4th3ManoleteSamantha Collett$1.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Nulli | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | N P Bishara | 55.5kg | $47.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sir You Can Dance | 5 | Matthew Cameron | T W Cole | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cowboy | 6 | Amber Riddell | Josh King & Maija Vance | 57.5kg | $21.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Manolete | 3 | Samantha Collett | T W Cole | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Osaka Girl | 2 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms D Jeffcoat | 56.5kg | $34.70 |
| 6th | 11 | Overture | 1 | Rihaan Goyaram | T R Powell | 54.5kg | $19.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Camila | 4 | Joe Doyle | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $10.30 |
| 8th | 12 | Trouble Maker | 10 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $12.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Sway The Tote | 9 | Ethan Jones | J Hatton | 58.5kg | $51.10 |
| 10th | 10 | Miss Margot | 7 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms D Logan | 55.5kg | $30.90 |
| Scr | 2 | Laser Beam | 4 | Ashlee Strawbridge | C A Amrein | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Whistler | 8 | George Rooke | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Silky Shuba | 17 | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sacred Sin | 13 | N P Bishara | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dare To Proisir | 13 | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Chica | 6 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Go Joanna | 18 | N P Bishara | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Golden Point | 9 | Ms A S Johnson | 58.5kg |
Golf Warehouse Mdn
Best trial time, likely forward speed suits moderate-fast tempo. Form trumps limited recent runners despite long spell.
Recent fitness (23 days) over first-uppers, midfield map suits balanced positional bias.
Impressive recent 3rd beaten narrow margin at 1200m Heavy, likely leader in speed map suits Pukekohe on-pace bias despite wide draw. Strong jockey/trainer combo (40%), recent fitness edge.
Barrier 5 ideal for inside bias, local Pukekohe experience, second-up sharpness after 65 days. Rooke booking positive (16% track strike), faster 1200m best than most.
- 1st18WhistlerCraig Grylls$10.60
- 2nd5EarlicheerGeorge Rooke$3.30
- 3rd9Go JoannaTayla Mitchell$16.00
- 4th1Dare To ProisirJoe Doyle$3.20
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 18 | Whistler | 2 | Craig Grylls | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 57.5kg | $10.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Earlicheer | 5 | George Rooke | S B Marsh | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | Go Joanna | 8 | Tayla Mitchell | N P Bishara | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Dare To Proisir | 4 | Joe Doyle | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 8 | La Cadiere | 11 | Amber Riddell | Ben & Ryan Foote | 54.5kg | $7.60 |
| 6th | 14 | Final Reason | 1 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 52.5kg | $30.90 |
| 7th | 4 | Golden Point | 6 | A Lawson-Carroll | Ms A S Johnson | 56.5kg | $17.20 |
| 8th | 10 | Miss Silhouette | 7 | Elen Nicholas | G J Old | 54.5kg | $12.70 |
| 9th | 12 | Viva L'Amour | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | T R Powell | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Sacred Sin | 3 | Matthew Cartwright | N P Bishara | 57.5kg | $38.90 |
| 11th | 17 | Humble Spear | 10 | Sam McNab | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 55.5kg | $43.90 |
| Scr | 2 | Odds And Ends | 17 | T W Cole | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Cantona | 10 | Masahiro Hashizume | Ms J K Mahoney | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Emac | 14 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Chica | 15 | L O''sullivan & A Scott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | La Riviere | 9 | Craig Grylls | K A Pertab | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Topsy Turvy | 7 | Ms L Brennan | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Nulli | 8 | N P Bishara | 55.5kg |
Dunstan Horsefeeds Mdn
Distance specialist with 2:0-1-1 record. Soft6 proven (1:0-0-1). James/Wellwood stable hot. Despite wide draw 16 and backmarker map, balanced Pukekohe positional bias and long straight aid. Next best winning chance.
Undefeated in placings (3rd Good4 1200m, 2nd Heavy8 1200m). Barrier 4 ideal for Pukekohe inside bias and first-half track. Grylls (18% track, 30% recent) books intent. Soft6 handles heavy well. Midfield map perfect for moderate-fast tempo. Reliable place chance in volatile maiden.
First up record includes placing. Soft6 suits prior soft form. Moderate-fast tempo favours forward position. Best pure form in maiden field.
Leader in speed map suits first-half Pukekohe on Soft6 where on-pace viable. Value roughy.
- 1st5Girl CodeCraig Grylls$7.30
- 2nd3ForesterSam McNab$15.70
- 3rd10Proud CapitalistTayla Mitchell$8.20
- 4th7Random MissCorentin Berge$3.80
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Girl Code | 3 | Craig Grylls | T W Cole | 56.5kg | $7.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Forester | 11 | Sam McNab | Ms A S Johnson | 56.5kg | $15.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Proud Capitalist | 5 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 55.5kg | $8.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Random Miss | 10 | Corentin Berge | R James & R Wellwood | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Overtaking | 9 | Samantha Collett | K A Pertab | 56.5kg | $12.10 |
| 6th | 17 | Departure | 8 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms D Logan | 58.5kg | $19.20 |
| 7th | 12 | The Ritz | 6 | Masahiro Hashizume | L O'sullivan & A Scott | 56.5kg | $18.90 |
| 8th | 8 | Unrestrained | 4 | Joe Nishizuka | R P Liefting | 53.5kg | $7.90 |
| 9th | 1 | The Republican | 1 | Ashlee Strawbridge | M W Evans | 55.5kg | $12.70 |
| 10th | 18 | Robbie | 7 | Matthew Cameron | Ms P Riley | 58.5kg | $6.10 |
| 11th | 19 | Divider | 2 | George Rooke | Ms P Gerard | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Requisite | 15 | Matthew Cartwright | Ms K Stead | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Celebrate Now | 1 | George Rooke | R James & R Wellwood | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lucy | 14 | P W Lock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Dink | 19 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Annie Bling | 6 | Courtney Barnes | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Dare You | 13 | S N Rees | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pre Nup | 11 | R James & R Wellwood | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Misstillymara | 16 | Ben & Ryan Foote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Canshewin | 10 | C J Wood | 56.5kg |
Myracehorse (Bm65)
Top form pick on class drop from G3/special conds back to BM65, where it placed in recent BM65s. Strong first-up record (1-1-0), barrier 3 perfect for Pukekohe inside advantage and likely midfield map. Soft track proven (6:1-1-0), suits moderate-fast tempo.
Barrier 2 is gold at Pukekohe (inside bias key), maps as likely leader with #1. Walker/Bergerson stable and Grylls booking signal intent. Second-up suits, recent BM65 run excused as heavy track. Better than bare form, slight value vs Inside Out.
Strong recent consistency in BM65 (2nd Soft5 1500m, 3rd Heavy 1400m), handles soft (9 soft starts). Taplin booking positive, but barrier 14 hurts despite likely midfield map. Reliable place claimer, overlooked for win due to draw but form solid.
Class drop helps, recent heavy runs excused.
- 1st9Fleeting GlimpseElen Nicholas$13.60
- 2nd2HakushuJack Taplin$3.90
- 3rd13Hero Of WarWarren Kennedy$6.80
- 4th6Imperial EmpressTayla Mitchell$18.10
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Fleeting Glimpse | 10 | Elen Nicholas | Barbara Kennedy | 56kg | $13.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hakushu | 11 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Hero Of War | 8 | Warren Kennedy | Barbara Kennedy | 56kg | $6.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Imperial Empress | 5 | Tayla Mitchell | S B Marsh | 57kg | $18.10 |
| 5th | 1 | Pegasus | 4 | Hyeontaek Oh | D C Lang | 56kg | $32.90 |
| 6th | 15 | Chasing Warrior | 1 | Sam McNab | B Wallace & G Cooksley | 54.5kg | $14.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Inside Out | 3 | Corentin Berge | Darryn & Briar Weatherley | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 10 | Trianna | 6 | Matthew Cartwright | Debbie Sweeney | 57kg | $16.80 |
| 9th | 7 | Suavetta | 7 | Masahiro Hashizume | S & E Clotworthy | 58kg | $33.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Shiatsu | 2 | Craig Grylls | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $5.70 |
| 11th | 16 | Gameplay | 9 | Amber Riddell | M L Rogers | 55.5kg | $48.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Interlaken | 2 | S L Crawford | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Trafalgar | 11 | Samantha Collett | T W Cole | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | New Castle | 10 | Ms M L Bradley | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Princess Elsa | 13 | A W Pike | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | We Found Love | 5 | Ms L Brennan | 55.5kg |
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