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Meeting — Thursday 22 October 2026

Race 6 — Nigel Robertson Building (Bm75) 1200m · jumps 1:57 pm AEDT

Race notes

  • BENCHMARK 75,Benchmark 75
  • SOFT5
  • CLOUDY
  • 8 runners

Shortest win price

Hello Hayley (3)

2.60

Most career wins

Industrialist

5-10-5 from 62 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 3Hello Hayley

Midfield

  • 5Industrialist
  • 7The Ocean Heart
  • 8Mininjagirl

Offpace

  • 6Bakers Dozen

Onpace

  • 4Magnastar

Leader

  • 2Better Shared
  • 9Maria Pilar

  • Better Shared · Positive

    Early Splits

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Hello Hayley · Positive

    Turn Of Foot

    Had the fastest L200m sectionals last start

  • Magnastar · Positive

    Form Trainer

    In form stable, out performing market expectation

  • Industrialist · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1RochelloScratched4––––

Rating · IRD

80

Comments

ILB

Gave plenty of cheek when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Wingatui and up against a less competitive field.

RSIS

Was outmatched at the end of the race when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at Wingatui and up against a less competitive field.

2Better SharedJ: Corey Campbell·T: Kelvin Tyler758.5kg1 1 9 3 89: 3-0-1Better Shared win7.00Better Shared place2.15

Career

9: 3-0-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Wingatui

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Ascot Park

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    5: 3-0-1

  • Going Heavy

    5: 1-0-1

  • Going Soft

    4: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 8Wingatui1200m2 Oct 2026 · OPN HCP · HEAVY1012.32L
  2. 3Ascot Park1200m10 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY101.49L
  3. 9Riccarton Park1000m25 Apr 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT64.03L
  4. 1Riverton1200m6 Apr 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares* · SOFT5-2.42
  5. 1Riverton1200m4 Apr 2026 · 3YO SW · SOFT6-0.09
  6. 1Riverton1200m8 Mar 2026 · MDN · HEAVY9-1.15
  7. 4Wingatui820m1 June 2025 · 2YO SW+P · HEAVY102.1L
  8. 6Riverton1100m19 Apr 2025 · 2YO SW+P · HEAVY83.6L

Insights

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Awkward Draw

    Negative

    Would have liked a better draw

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Weight Increase

    Negative

    Rises 8.5kg now

Comments

ILB

Started $5.00 and didn't find the line when 8th last time at Wingatui. Overlooking the last run and suited at this trip in the past. Displays good tactical speed. Very tidy performer.

RSIS

At 4/1 couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last time at Wingatui on a heavy surface. Expecting improvement and ideal trip as proven previously. Has plenty of early pace. Strong claims.

3Hello HayleyJ: Donovan Cooper·T: Sophie Price258kg1 9 11 8 111: 4-0-0Hello Hayley win2.60Hello Hayley place1.24

Career

11: 4-0-0

Rating · IRD

93

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed40%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    2: 2-0-0

  • Track Pukekohe

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Riverton

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    4: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1220m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 2-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    10: 4-0-0

Last starts

  1. 1Ashburton1400m10 Oct 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT5-0.26
  2. 8Riccarton Park2000m25 Apr 2026 · 3YOF SW · SOFT68.06L
  3. 11Riccarton Park1600m11 Apr 2026 · 3YOF SW · SOFT59.27L
  4. 9Riverton1200m4 Apr 2026 · 3YO SW · SOFT68.77L
  5. 1Wingatui1600m28 Feb 2026 · 3YO SW · SOFT6-0.36
  6. 1Ascot Park1400m14 Feb 2026 · 3YO SW · SOFT7-0.67
  7. 4Wingatui1200m17 Jan 2026 · 3YO SW+P · SOFT62.3L
  8. 6Wingatui1400m26 Dec 2025 · 3YOF SW · SOFT73.5L

Insights

  • Turn Of Foot

    Positive

    Had the fastest L200m sectionals last start

  • Rider SR

    Positive

    Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.

  • Trainer Form

    Positive

    In form stable, out performing market expectations

  • Early Sectionals

    Negative

    Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

  • Form At Track

    Positive

    2 time winner here at Ascot Park

Comments

ILB

Charged home to win last start at Ashburton and will try to take advantage of the alley. Donovan Cooper is a bonus. Has a good chance.

RSIS

Rocketed home when winning last start at Ashburton and can find a nice position from the draw. Donovan Cooper rates highly. Shows very good finishing pace. Solid prospects.

4MagnastarJ: Ashlee Strawbridge·T: R C Dennis957.5kg2 3 2 6 335: 4-5-6Magnastar win4.80Magnastar place1.60

Career

35: 4-5-6

Rating · IRD

94

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Pukekura

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Wingatui

    8: 0-3-2

  • Track CurrentTrack

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1335m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1550m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1800m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    20: 3-4-5

  • Going Soft

    10: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    5: 1-1-0

Last starts

  1. 3Gore1335m16 Oct 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY103.45L
  2. 6Wingatui1200m2 Oct 2026 · OPN HCP · HEAVY107.23L
  3. 2Wingatui1200m4 Sept 2026 · BENCHMARK 75 · HEAVY100.4L
  4. 3Oamaru1400m14 Aug 2026 · BENCHMARK 75 · HEAVY90.3L
  5. 2Riccarton Park1200m8 Aug 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY92.16L
  6. 1Oamaru1200m19 July 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY10-0.43
  7. 5Wingatui1400m28 June 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY103.43L
  8. 4Oamaru1200m14 June 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · SOFT50.97L

Insights

  • Form Trainer

    Positive

    In form stable, out performing market expectation

  • Stable In Form

    Positive

    Stable going well. Out performing market

  • Awkward Draw

    Negative

    May find this draw awkward

  • Improved L/S

    Positive

    Improved again last start

  • Primed

    Positive

    Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

ILB

Put together a strong on-speed performance when 3rd last run at Gore. Shows good early pace. Great chance.

RSIS

Even though being out sprinted still placed 3rd last start at Gore on a heavy surface. Will be positive in the run early. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.

5IndustrialistJ: Alyssa Parris·T: Ms S Mckay359kg2 4 7 5 162: 5-10-5Industrialist win5.00Industrialist place1.70

Career

62: 5-10-5

Rating · IRD

86

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed60%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    5: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    4: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track Ruakaka

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Te Rapa

    4: 0-0-0

  • Track Wingatui

    10: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1335m

    7: 2-1-1

  • Distance 1400m

    19: 1-2-0

  • Distance 1600m

    10: 0-2-1

  • Going Good

    17: 1-1-2

  • Going Heavy

    25: 4-6-1

  • Going Soft

    20: 0-3-2

Last starts

  1. 1Gore1335m16 Oct 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY10-3.16
  2. 5Wingatui1200m2 Oct 2026 · OPN HCP · HEAVY106.26L
  3. 7Oamaru1400m14 June 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT54.2L
  4. 4Wingatui1200m31 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY101.96L
  5. 2Ascot Park1200m10 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY100.99L
  6. 6Riverton1400m8 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY107.45L
  7. 4Ascot Park1200m19 Apr 2026 · OPN HCP · HEAVY102.17L
  8. 6Riverton1200m6 Apr 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT56.08L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations

  • Early Sectionals

    Negative

    Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Backup

    Positive

    Racing again inside one week

  • Weight Increase

    Negative

    Rises 6kg now

Comments

ILB

Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 3 1/4L last start at Gore and form has been improving over recent runs. The large claim from Alyssa Parris should help. Could feature here.

RSIS

Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last time at Gore on a heavy track and getting better in recent performances. Watch the betting.

6Bakers DozenJ: Kendra Bakker·T: Kelly Shearing655.5kg3 1 1 8 1013: 3-1-1Bakers Dozen win10.00Bakers Dozen place2.60

Career

13: 3-1-1

Rating · IRD

75

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Pukekohe

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Riverton

    3: 2-1-0

  • Distance 1200m

    4: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    7: 1-1-1

  • Going Heavy

    8: 2-1-1

  • Going Soft

    5: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 10Phar Lap Raceway1200m4 Oct 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT55.15L
  2. 8Wingatui1200m31 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY103.91L
  3. 1Wingatui1200m22 May 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY8-0.1
  4. 1Riverton1200m8 May 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY10-0.46
  5. 3Ascot Park1400m19 Apr 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY102.94L
  6. 1Riverton1400m4 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT6-1.28
  7. 2Riverton1400m8 Mar 2026 · MDN · HEAVY94.37L
  8. 10Ascot Park1600m14 Feb 2026 · MDN · SOFT714.29L

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Imprv Needed

    Negative

    Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

ILB

Jumped at $41.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last start at Phar Lap Raceway but have to respect the form at the trip. Rough hope.

RSIS

Started at 40/1 and looked outclassed when 10th last time at Phar Lap Raceway but have to respect the form at this trip.

7The Ocean HeartJ: Yogesh Atchamah·T: R C Dennis554kg10 7 1 1 118: 2-0-1The Ocean Heart win8.00The Ocean Heart place2.30

Career

8: 2-0-1

Rating · IRD

85

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed60%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Riverton

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Wingatui

    4: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1600m

    4: 1-0-1

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 1-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    7: 2-0-1

Last starts

  1. 11Trentham1600m28 Mar 2026 · MAAT · SOFT56.2L
  2. 1Wingatui1600m28 Feb 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · SOFT6-0.46
  3. 1Wingatui1400m7 Feb 2026 · MDN · SOFT6-0.89
  4. 7Wingatui1300m17 Jan 2026 · MDN · SOFT66.9L
  5. 10Wingatui1600m16 Mar 2025 · MDN · SOFT76.9L
  6. 3Ascot Park1600m15 Feb 2025 · MDN · SOFT52.3L
  7. 5Ascot Park1400m23 Jan 2025 · MDN F&M · HEAVY85.5L
  8. 10Riverton1400m1 Jan 2025 · MDN · SOFT67.6L

Insights

  • Top Trainer

    Positive

    Stable in form at present with a S/R of 21%

  • Trainer Form

    Positive

    In form stable, out performing market expectations

  • Early Splits

    Negative

    Out of races with slow early tempos

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Resuming

    Negative

    Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

ILB

Back from a 29 week break. Started at $15.00 and weakened under pressure when 11th last time at Trentham and back to a shorter distance. Suited by the weight drop. Betting is the best guide.

RSIS

First run back after a break of 29 weeks. At 14/1 folded up in the straight when 11th last time at Trentham and dropping back to a shorter trip. Can't leave out of your calculations.

8MininjagirlJ: Choon K Kwo·T: L Callaway854kg1 1 6 2 1153: 3-7-7Mininjagirl win20.00Mininjagirl place3.70

Career

53: 3-7-7

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed60%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 0-0-1

  • Second-up

    3: 0-1-1

  • Third-up

    3: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Ashburton

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Gore

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Phar Lap Raceway

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1800m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    32: 2-6-3

  • Going Soft

    12: 1-1-2

  • Going Good

    9: 0-0-2

Last starts

  1. 11Riccarton Park1800m29 Aug 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY920.95L
  2. 2Oamaru1400m14 Aug 2026 · BENCHMARK 75 · HEAVY90.2L
  3. 6Riccarton Park1600m8 Aug 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · HEAVY94.72L
  4. 1Oamaru1600m19 July 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY10-0.09
  5. 1Riccarton Park1600m16 June 2026 · Rating 62 HCP · SOFT7-0.98
  6. 7Wingatui1400m27 Apr 2026 · Rating 60 HCP · HEAVY86.42L
  7. 14Riccarton Park1600m11 Apr 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · SOFT59.14L
  8. 4Wingatui1400m27 Mar 2026 · BENCHMARK 65 · SOFT56.5L

Insights

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Awkward Draw

    Negative

    May find this draw awkward

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

  • Form At Track

    Negative

    Yet to win here

Comments

ILB

At $41.00 faded away to finish 11th last start at Riccarton Park on a heavy track but facing a weaker group of contenders. Coming back in distance. Looks highly doubtful.

RSIS

At 40/1 weakened under pressure when 11th last start at Riccarton Park on a heavy rated track but competing at a lower grade. Coming back in trip.

9Maria PilarJ: Cooper Stumbles·T: Kelly Shearing154kg2 2 5 9 1113: 1-4-1Maria Pilar win11.00Maria Pilar place2.80

Career

13: 1-4-1

Rating · IRD

80

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 0-1-1

  • Second-up

    2: 0-2-0

  • Third-up

    2: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Riverton

    4: 0-1-1

  • Track Riccarton Park

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Oamaru

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1200m

    9: 1-2-0

  • Distance 1220m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 0-1-1

  • Going Heavy

    10: 1-2-1

  • Going Soft

    3: 0-2-0

Last starts

  1. 11Riccarton Park1400m8 Aug 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY910.32L
  2. 9Riccarton Park1200m1 Aug 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY98.95L
  3. 5Oamaru1200m19 July 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY104.15L
  4. 2Wingatui1200m28 June 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares* · HEAVY104.08L
  5. 2Oamaru1400m14 June 2026 · Rating 75 Benchmark* · SOFT50.96L
  6. 8Riverton1200m8 May 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · HEAVY109.64L
  7. 11Wingatui1200m7 Feb 2026 · Rating 65 Benchmark* · SOFT66.62L
  8. 1Gore1200m21 Dec 2025 · MDN 2YO&UP · HEAVY8-0.1

Insights

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Nice Barrier

    Positive

    Well drawn from gate 1

Comments

ILB

Jumped at $17.00 and didn't attack the line when 11th last run at Riccarton Park but has drawn to do little work. Should race on the speed. Place best.

RSIS

Started 16/1 and struggled with the pace when 11th last start at Riccarton Park on a heavy surface but has minimal work to do from the stall.

Odds correct as at 10:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.