New Zealand · Saturday 11 July 2026

Ruakaka tips and results

Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Ruakaka. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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Warkworth ITM Mdn

11:55 local1200mMaiden$20,000

Winner7. Watermelon SugarSP $2.60

★ Top pick4th

9Palombaggia

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.60 · Jasmine Fawcett

Drops sharply in grade to a Maiden and draws well in barrier 4. She profiles as the most likely winner with top speed and class edge.

2nd pickWon

7Watermelon Sugar

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.60 · George Rooke

She placed 3rd on Good4 in December and gets a favourable barrier here. George Rooke has a strong track record at Ruakaka. She is well placed to feature but must prove she handles soft going better.

3rd pick2nd

1Odds And Ends

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.90 · Matthew Cameron

He ran 2nd at Waverley last April and has been competitive in recent starts. However, he still seeks a maiden win and barrier 8 with a struggling jockey combo tempers enthusiasm. Place claims more than win outright.

Value pick3rd

8The Autumn Dream

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.70 · Jack Taplin

The Autumn Dream is a complete unknown with no form data, but draws well and gets an in-form jockey in Jack Taplin. The trainer has been decent with first-starters. A speculative play in an open maiden.

1st7Watermelon SugarGeorge Rooke$2.60
2nd1Odds And EndsMatthew Cameron$6.90
3rd8The Autumn DreamJack Taplin$20.70
4th9PalombaggiaJasmine Fawcett$2.60

Full result · 9 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	7	Watermelon Sugar	4	George Rooke	Ms M L Bradley	56.5kg	$2.60
2nd	1	Odds And Ends	7	Matthew Cameron	T W Cole	58.5kg	$6.90
3rd	8	The Autumn Dream	5	Jack Taplin	K I Rae	53.5kg	$20.70
4th	9	Palombaggia	3	Jasmine Fawcett	Barbara Kennedy	53.5kg	$2.60
5th	6	Tartan Shocka	8	Erin M Leighton	Kevin & Annette Hinton	58.5kg	$16.20
6th	4	Big Bold Bob	9	Samantha Collett	M H Brosnan	58.5kg	$14.10
7th	3	Loose Change	6	A Lawson-Carroll	M & K Murdoch	58.5kg	$19.80
8th	5	Sneaky Duck	2	Ethan Jones	M L Rogers	58.5kg	$29.10
9th	10	Time To Aspire	1	Bridget Grylls	K I Rae	53.5kg	$43.20
Scr	2	Triple Threat	3	Michael Mc Nab	K A Pertab	58.5kg

Northland Business Systems Mdn

12:28 local1200mMaiden$20,000

Winner3. CowboySP $6.10

★ Top pick2nd

6Withallmygrace

Our price $3.80 · SP $2.80 · Masahiro Hashizume

Withallmygrace has the strongest form profile for this Ruakaka maiden. She placed here over 1200m on Soft5 and has a good second-up record.

2nd pick3rd

7Poise

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · Samantha Collett

Poise showed significant improvement at her second start, finishing 3rd on Soft7 at Matamata. She maps well from barrier 6 and has a quality rider in Samantha Collett. She is an improving type who can feature, though she still has limited experience.

3rd pick5th

1Cadaques

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Sam McNab

He draws perfectly in barrier 2 but all his form is on Heavy, not Soft. Prefer others.

Value pick4th

2Transatlantic

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.40 · Matthew Cameron

Transatlantic showed genuine ability in his maiden days, notably a close 2nd on Soft5.

1st3CowboyHayley Hassman$6.10
2nd6WithallmygraceMasahiro Hashizume$2.80
3rd7PoiseSamantha Collett$7.50
4th2TransatlanticMatthew Cameron$13.40

Full result · 10 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	3	Cowboy	1	Hayley Hassman	Josh King & Maija Vance	56.5kg	$6.10
2nd	6	Withallmygrace	10	Masahiro Hashizume	Ms J K Mahoney	56.5kg	$2.80
3rd	7	Poise	6	Samantha Collett	T W Cole	56.5kg	$7.50
4th	2	Transatlantic	9	Matthew Cameron	Ms P Riley	58.5kg	$13.40
5th	1	Cadaques	2	Sam McNab	A W Pike	56.5kg	$4.20
6th	8	Autumn Heights	8	Joe Nishizuka	M H Brosnan	53.5kg	$11.20
7th	9	Mimoso	7	Lynsey Satherley	R T Wells	56.5kg	$78.70
8th	11	Flying Sword	5	Jasmine Fawcett	K I Rae	53.5kg	$17.80
9th	5	Wakey Wokey	3	Joe Doyle	S & E Clotworthy	58.5kg	$23.30
10th	10	Overture	4	Sienna Brown	T R Powell	52.5kg	$35.00
Scr	4	Mr Catamarca	11	George Rooke	K A Pertab	58.5kg

Whangarei/Toots ITM (Bm75)

13:02 local1200mBenchmark 75$35,000

Winner1. Nicconi CountySP $8.10

★ Top pick2nd

2Scolera

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Samantha Collett

She placed in BM65/75 company previously and her only poor run last start came from a wide draw.

2nd pickWon

1Nicconi County

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.10 · Hayley Hassman

Nicconi County brings the best recent form into this race, winning a BM65 last start and placing in two prior. He has strong distance and soft-track credentials. The class rise is a concern but his consistency suggests he can measure up. Must be included as a winning threat.

3rd pick6th

6Iridescent

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.70 · Jasmine Fawcett

Iridescent is an improving mare who has won at Ruakaka and placed there over 1200m. She comes off a smart BM65 win and steps up in class but carries only 55kg. The small field and suitable track conditions give her a strong chance to hit the board again.

Value pick5th

5Super Rosa

Our price $12.00 · SP $16.90 · Michael Mc Nab

Super Rosa is a Ruakaka specialist with two wins at the track, but she is first up over an unsuitable 1200m distance and hasn't shown recent form. Best suited for small each-way interest.

1st1Nicconi CountyHayley Hassman$8.10
2nd2ScoleraSamantha Collett$3.80
3rd3KhaleesiGeorge Rooke$3.30
4th4One More DanceMasahiro Hashizume$7.60

Full result · 7 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	1	Nicconi County	7	Hayley Hassman	J & R Vance	57kg	$8.10
2nd	2	Scolera	3	Samantha Collett	J C Collett	57kg	$3.80
3rd	3	Khaleesi	2	George Rooke	S B Marsh	56kg	$3.30
4th	4	One More Dance	4	Masahiro Hashizume	C R Mccarroll	55.5kg	$7.60
5th	5	Super Rosa	1	Michael Mc Nab	K I Rae	55.5kg	$16.90
6th	6	Iridescent	5	Jasmine Fawcett	Ms M L Bradley	55kg	$3.70
7th	7	Tide And Time	6	Jack Taplin	K I Rae	53kg	$20.40

ITM/GIB 2yo

13:39 local1200mOpen$35,000

Winner10. LatoyaSP $3.10

★ Top pick10th

2Pellargo

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.70 · Michael Mc Nab

However, his wide barrier (11) is a real negative at Ruakaka, where inside draws dominate.

2nd pick3rd

8Urchella

Our price $8.50 · SP $8.60 · Samantha Collett

Urchella is the only horse in the field with multiple Open-class placings, albeit at shorter trips. She resumes after a long break but placed first-up on debut, suggesting fitness may not be an issue. The step up to 1200m is an unknown but her sire Derryn tends to produce runners who handle a mile.

999th pickScratched

9Palombaggia

Our price $3.50 · Joe Doyle

She drops to a track where inside barriers win at double the rate of wide gates, and she has the coveted rail. That same race produced the runner she beat (Darci Hunter) and the horse just ahead (Pellargo). With the best barrier in the field and a clear run, she is the most likely winner.

Value pickWon

10Latoya

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.10 · Jasmine Fawcett

This suggests stable confidence. Trainer Kelso and Jockey Fawcett combine at 17% winners, and Fawcett is in good touch. The massive concern is barrier 12, which has produced zero winners at Ruakaka on Soft from a limited sample. She may need luck but if she has early speed she could overcome it.

1st10LatoyaJasmine Fawcett$3.10
2nd5FraudsterA Lawson-Carroll$22.70
3rd8UrchellaSamantha Collett$8.60
4th6Summit RendezvousSam McNab$7.20

Full result · 10 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	10	Latoya	12	Jasmine Fawcett	K & B Kelso	55kg	$3.10
2nd	5	Fraudster	6	A Lawson-Carroll	K I Rae	57kg	$22.70
3rd	8	Urchella	10	Samantha Collett	K I Rae	55kg	$8.60
4th	6	Summit Rendezvous	5	Sam McNab	Ms D Logan	55kg	$7.20
5th	13	Little Orchid	7	Erin M Leighton	L O''sullivan & A Scott	55kg	$36.50
6th	4	Scrittore	3	Lynsey Satherley	C J Henderson	57kg	$13.20
7th	12	Lean On Me	2	Bridget Grylls	K I Rae	55kg	$38.90
8th	3	Ceasars Palace	8	Masahiro Hashizume	K I Rae	57kg	$6.20
9th	11	Darci Hunter	4	Jack Taplin	M G Forbes	53kg	$14.00
10th	2	Pellargo	11	Michael Mc Nab	A W Pike	57kg	$4.70
Scr	1	Honorable	9		P Pertab	57kg
Scr	7	Top Marks	9	George Rooke	S Ritchie & C Murray	57kg
Scr	9	Palombaggia	1	Joe Doyle	Barbara Kennedy	55kg

Mangawhai ITM Mdn

14:15 local1600mMaiden$20,000

Winner10. AzamiraSP $15.50

★ Top pick7th

9Cheerful Smile

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.80 · Jasmine Fawcett

This mare is the standout track and distance specialist with three placings from four attempts at this exact venue and trip. The Ruakaka profile emphasizes distance form as the #1 winner trait, and Cheerful Smile fits perfectly. Barrier 7 provides the crucial inside-to-midfield position that dominates here.

2nd pick5th

3Beat Of The Sun

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.10 · Masahiro Hashizume

However, barrier 13 is a major concern - the track profile shows outside gates (13+) produced zero winners from 18 runners. This is a turning track where inside-to-midfield draws dominate. Last start was also a backward step (10th). The distance is unproven at 1600m. Each-way provides safety given the wide draw may prevent winning but class could secure a place.

3rd pickWon

10Azamira

Our price $9.00 · SP $15.50 · Ethan Jones

This lightly-raced filly is on a clear upward trajectory, improving her finishing position in each of her three starts. The trainer/jockey combination boasts a perfect 2-from-2 record, though the sample is small. Main concerns are the jockey's lack of experience at Ruakaka and barrier 9 being outside the preferred inside-to-midfield zone.

Value pick3rd

1Malleable

Our price $10.00 · SP $6.90 · Michael Mc Nab

This gelding had one excellent run in December when narrowly beaten on Soft 5, but form has fallen away dramatically since with a last-start 11th. The barrier 3 draw is a significant positive at Ruakaka where inside gates are crucial, and the McNab/Manning combination has a solid 17% strike rate. However, the 1600m distance is unproven (2:0-0-0), and recent form is poor. The inside draw and soft track are the key angles.

1st10AzamiraEthan Jones$15.50
2nd4CompulsionLynsey Satherley$16.80
3rd1MalleableMichael Mc Nab$6.90
4th7DepartureSam McNab$6.50

Full result · 11 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	10	Azamira	9	Ethan Jones	Ms J K Mahoney	56.5kg	$15.50
2nd	4	Compulsion	11	Lynsey Satherley	P P Mirabelli	58.5kg	$16.80
3rd	1	Malleable	3	Michael Mc Nab	R R Manning	58.5kg	$6.90
4th	7	Departure	5	Sam McNab	Ms D Logan	56.5kg	$6.50
5th	3	Beat Of The Sun	13	Masahiro Hashizume	Ms D Logan	58.5kg	$3.10
6th	2	All That I Am	4	Joe Doyle	S & E Clotworthy	58.5kg	$8.00
7th	9	Cheerful Smile	7	Jasmine Fawcett	Ms J K Mahoney	56.5kg	$5.80
8th	6	Fleetwood	8	A Lawson-Carroll	M & K Murdoch	58.5kg	$12.80
9th	11	Hansamu	2	George Rooke	M H Brooks	56.5kg	$41.30
10th	13	Wicked Trick	6	Matthew Cameron	Ms K A Hoskin	56.5kg	$57.10
11th	14	Wild Poppy	1	Jack Taplin	Ms K A Hoskin	54.5kg	$35.70
Scr	5	Fahali	11		G & T Shaw	58.5kg
Scr	8	Sebastiano	12	Samantha Collett	Ms D Logan	58.5kg
Scr	12	Seduire	10	Hayley Hassman	Sophia Nolan & Hanna Orting	54.5kg
Scr	15	Wing And A Prayer	3		R R Manning	58.5kg

Northpine Waipu Cup (Bm75)

14:50 local1600mBenchmark 75$35,000

Winner2. What A YarnSP $5.20

★ Top pick7th

8Florenza

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.60 · Masahiro Hashizume

Florenza has outstanding credentials for this race: unbeaten in two runs at 1600m, proven on soft ground, and a good first-up record. Her poor last start came from barrier 19 and can be ignored.

2nd pick3rd

5Texas

Our price $9.00 · SP $6.10 · Erin M Leighton

Texas has strong overall credentials on soft ground and at 1600m, with a win in similar BM75 company in January. His recent form is solid, but the major negative is a jockey with no recent winners.

999th pickScratched

7Transaction

Our price $3.50 · Sam McNab

Transaction is the most consistent runner in the race, with three consecutive placings including a close 2nd last start on heavy. She handles the conditions, draws well, and gets a low weight. The only query is a lack of a win at 1600m, but her sustained form and fitness make her the clear top chance.

Value pick6th

9Sibella

Our price $15.00 · SP $18.90 · A Lawson-Carroll

Sibella is a genuine roughie with a track/distance win on soft from last December. She is second-up today and likely to improve. Recent form is modest but she meets easier company than last start.

1st2What A YarnSamantha Collett$5.20
2nd1Bourbon ProofGeorge Rooke$5.50
3rd5TexasErin M Leighton$6.10
4th4Rua RocksJack Taplin$16.40

Full result · 7 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	2	What A Yarn	7	Samantha Collett	C J Wood	59kg	$5.20
2nd	1	Bourbon Proof	4	George Rooke	Ms M L Bradley	59kg	$5.50
3rd	5	Texas	8	Erin M Leighton	N P Bishara	57.5kg	$6.10
4th	4	Rua Rocks	6	Jack Taplin	C J Henderson	56kg	$16.40
5th	3	Delz Abeel	1	Michael Mc Nab	A W Pike	58kg	$3.80
6th	9	Sibella	10	A Lawson-Carroll	M & K Murdoch	54kg	$18.90
7th	8	Florenza	2	Masahiro Hashizume	Ms P Riley	54.5kg	$3.60
Scr	6	Double Take	9	Hayley Hassman	J & R Vance	54.5kg
Scr	7	Transaction	5	Sam McNab	Ms K A Hoskin	54kg
Scr	10	Verdi''s Opera	3	Joe Nishizuka	Ms D Waddell	51kg

ITM/GIB Whangarei Gold Cup Race

15:25 local2100mOpen$40,000

Winner2. Drop Of SomethingSP $4.20

★ Top pick3rd

1Fly My Wey

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.10 · Jack Taplin

Fly My Wey is a proven stayer on Soft ground at Ruakaka, having won and placed multiple times over this trip. Despite inconsistency, his last-start win at Ellerslie suggests he is ready for a strong showing. Barrier 7 is fine, and Jack Taplin's recent form adds confidence. The main danger is Drop Of Something, but Fly My Wey's course/distance edge gives him the nod as the most likely winner.

2nd pickWon

2Drop Of Something

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.20 · Hayley Hassman

Drop Of Something has been running consistently well at Open level over 2100m on Soft, finishing close-up in three straight runs. However, he has never raced at Ruakaka, and his wide draw (9) is a concern given that inside barriers fare better here. The lack of a Soft win also questions his ability to finish the job.

3rd pick6th

5Bosch

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.60 · Sam McNab

Bosch is a course specialist with three wins over this track and distance, making him dangerous if he recaptures his best. His recent form is poor, but a return to Ruakaka could spark improvement. Light weight and a suitable draw (8) help. He is risky but offers each-way appeal given his proven affinity for the venue.

Value pick7th

6Dancin In The Dark

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.30 · Michael Mc Nab

He won over track and distance on Soft last year and gets a perfect barrier (2) to dictate terms. The class rise is a query, but he has the upside and light weight to threaten.

1st2Drop Of SomethingHayley Hassman$4.20
2nd3Quick FireJoe Nishizuka$8.80
3rd1Fly My WeyJack Taplin$5.10
4th4AwhinaMasahiro Hashizume$11.60

Full result · 9 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	2	Drop Of Something	9	Hayley Hassman	W Hillis & R Cole	56kg	$4.20
2nd	3	Quick Fire	3	Joe Nishizuka	Ms K Fawcett	51kg	$8.80
3rd	1	Fly My Wey	7	Jack Taplin	M H Brosnan	58kg	$5.10
4th	4	Awhina	4	Masahiro Hashizume	N P Bishara	54kg	$11.60
5th	9	Flamenco	5	George Rooke	M H Brooks	54kg	$12.80
6th	5	Bosch	8	Sam McNab	Ms M L Bradley	52kg	$4.60
7th	6	Dancin In The Dark	2	Michael Mc Nab	R R Manning	54kg	$12.30
8th	8	Just A Karin	1	Jasmine Fawcett	A J Morley	54kg	$7.80
9th	7	Perfectmanz	6	Sienna Brown	S Ralph	50kg	$19.10

18 July - Racing Again @ Ruakaka (Bm65)

16:00 local1200mBenchmark 65$35,000

Winner11. Chicago DreamSP $16.40

★ Top pick2nd

1Ashoka

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.30 · Sam McNab

Ashoka is the clear form pick with an outstanding 6 places from 8 starts on soft tracks and 5 places from 10 at the distance. He has placed in his last three starts, all at BM65 level, and while he carries top weight from a wide gate, his consistency and class edge make him the most likely winner.

2nd pick4th

6Cheeky Devil

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.70 · Joe Nishizuka

Cheeky Devil gets a massive weight advantage with the 3kg claim, effectively carrying just 50.5kg. She draws well in barrier 4 and should be able to race on the speed. Her recent form is patchy but she placed well earlier in the campaign.

3rd pick9th

8Nulli

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.50 · Erin M Leighton

Nulli drops dramatically in class after racing in Open company. She won her maiden on debut at 1200m on soft and has the potential to improve with only three career starts.

Value pick3rd

9Arabella

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.40 · Matthew Cameron

Arabella loves Ruakaka with two wins and a place from six starts, but her 1200m record is a concern. She is second-up from a spell and may need the run. The jockey stats are a worry, but the track affinity is real.

1st11Chicago DreamJack Taplin$16.40
2nd1AshokaSam McNab$3.30
3rd9ArabellaMatthew Cameron$20.40
4th6Cheeky DevilJoe Nishizuka$4.70

Full result · 13 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	11	Chicago Dream	5	Jack Taplin	K I Rae	53.5kg	$16.40
2nd	1	Ashoka	12	Sam McNab	A W Pike	58kg	$3.30
3rd	9	Arabella	9	Matthew Cameron	Ms M L Bradley	56kg	$20.40
4th	6	Cheeky Devil	4	Joe Nishizuka	Ms L Brennan	53.5kg	$4.70
5th	7	Jamaica Farewell	10	Lynsey Satherley	C J Henderson	56.5kg	$40.80
6th	13	Miss Seth	8	Bridget Grylls	K I Rae	55kg	$27.20
7th	12	Delorean	13	Jasmine Fawcett	Ms K Fawcett	55kg	$10.90
8th	2	Robbie Burns	3	Sienna Brown	Kevin & Annette Hinton	55.5kg	$41.70
9th	8	Nulli	7	Erin M Leighton	N P Bishara	56.5kg	$21.50
10th	14	Dubai Rockin	14	Masahiro Hashizume	Ms M L Bradley	54kg	$24.10
11th	4	Pink Gin	2	Samantha Collett	A W Pike	57kg	$8.30
12th	3	Beneath The Stars	6	Hayley Hassman	Danny Walker & Arron Tata	55kg	$7.90
13th	10	Love The Sort	1	Joe Doyle	S Ritchie & C Murray	56kg	$19.60
Scr	5	Poppa Dennis	11	Ethan Jones	M L Rogers	57kg
Scr	15	Mimoso	13		R T Wells	54kg

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