Hastings Race 3

CHARLIE WHYTE OPEN MILE

Prize Money: $45,455

KNOCK OFF (5) bounced back into some good form again when finishing runner-up at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago, and his best is more than good enough to take this out. Follow your money. AMIRA D'ARGENTO (4) broke through for a deserved win at New Plymouth a week ago, and she maps to receive the run of the race here. The rise in class will hold no fears for her, and she can repeat the dose. BELARDO BOY (1) has been mixing his form this prep, but this is the right race for him, and as long as the track is heavy, he is capable of winning this. BENEFACTOR (3) sat back and was too strong for the top pick last time out, and even with an extra 2kg to carry, she can repeat the dose. THE ENTERTAINER (6) needed the run when finishing fourth fresh up at Hawera nearly a fortnight ago. She will be a quick improver in this. MANZOR BLUE (2) resumes from a spell over a trip that is well short of her best, but she still can't be ignored, so keep her safe in the small field.

Distance: 1600m
Class: OPN HCP
Track: Heavy8
Weather: Fine
Surface: Grass

Rail Position: True | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 40mm Rain Last 7 Days

Belardo Boy (3) 06307
Trainer: Lisa Latta(Awapuni)
Jockey: Amber Riddell (a0)(Last 50: 8-7-4)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $430,547
Win / Place: 18% / 38%

8 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Belardo (IRE)

Dam: L'Amour

Dam's Sire: Towkay (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 11-7-5

Distance

17: 4-2-0

Track

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

8: 1-2-1

2nd Up

7: 2-0-0

3rd Up

6: 2-1-0

4th Up

6: 1-1-1

Metro

40: 8-4-2

Non-Metro

20: 3-3-3

Good

11: 1-0-2

Soft

16: 2-1-2

Heavy

33: 8-6-1

Anti-Clockwise

60: 11-7-5

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 1-2-1

Last 50

50: 8-7-4

Last 7 Days

11: 2-1-3

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1360m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Bandages, Lugging Bit, Nose Band]

Comments

Is normally a reliable galloper but he ran well below his best last start when 12 lengths away in seventh over 1600m at Otaki. Well placed and among the chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
7th of 7	30/7/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	7	Hyeontaek Oh	57kg	Heavy 10	1:42.12	56.4 km/h	0.39.82	12.15L	-	$4.90	12	$36,364	$545	1. Benefactor 2. Knock Off 3. Urenui	3W Midf, Clsr Wd before Tn-Fdd
11th of 14	18/7/26	NPLY	1400m	OPN HCP	3	Jonathan Riddell	58kg	Heavy 10	1:28.44	57.0 km/h	0.39.43	8.53L	-	$22	14	$109,091	-	1. Prioress 2. Turn The Ace 3. Chajaba	Stld Bk Inr, Under pres-no Fin
3rd of 9	4/7/26	WAV	1400m	OPN HCP	9	Hyeontaek Oh	58kg	Soft 7	1:26.10	58.5 km/h	0.37.67	4.04L	-	$18	21	$36,364	$3,273	1. Bonnard 2. Turn The Ace 3. Belardo Boy	Bk, Impr Wd 800-ran on well
6th of 7	13/6/26	WGUI	1360m	OPN HCP	4	Hayley Hassman	60kg	Soft 7	1:23.49	58.6 km/h	0.36.14	3.80L	-	$6.60	28	$36,364	$545	1. Mr Mojo Risin' 2. Turn The Ace 3. Our Jumala	Snagd Bk, Under rd last-no go
10th of 13	16/5/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	5	Jonathan Riddell	59kg	Soft 5	1:35.93	60.0 km/h	0.36.44	5.83L	-	$20	28	$72,727	$1,091	1. Riverplate 2. Talisker 3. Tisse	Stld Midf Otr, Urgd Tn-No Fin
2nd of 4	12/5/26	FOXT	1200m	Trial	2	Amber Riddell	-	Soft 6	1:19.23	54.5 km/h	-	2.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Tobias 2. Belardo Boy 3. Four Square Pete	-

Manzor Blue (6) 4612X
Trainer: Lisa Latta(Awapuni)
Jockey: Bruno Queiroz (Last 50: 5-7-4)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $349,395
Win / Place: 13% / 50%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Almanzor (FR)

Dam: Turquoise Coast

Dam's Sire: Zabeel

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-5-3

Distance

6: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

13: 3-2-2

Non-Metro

9: 0-3-1

Good

10: 1-2-1

Soft

6: 2-1-0

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

4: 0-1-2

Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

21: 3-4-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 5-7-4

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

3200m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Returns from a lay-off. Ran eighth in a trial at Foxton. Opened last campaign with a second at New Plymouth Raceway over 1600m. Expecting a strong run fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
8th of 8	14/7/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	6	Amber Riddell	-	Heavy 9	1:06.94	53.8 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Mercy 2. Procul Boy 3. Sheaf	-
2nd of 17	7/3/26	ELLS	3200m	OPN HCP	3	Kate Hercock	53kg	Good 4	3:25.89	56.0 km/h	0.36.11	6.35L	-	$14	35	$0	$95,455	1. Paradise Storm 2. Manzor Blue 3. Age Of Sail	Stld Midf OTF, Clsr Mid Tn-ROS
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	19/2/26	FOXT	1400m	Trial	3	Jonathan Riddell	-	Good 4	1:27.68	57.5 km/h	-	L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Walkinthepark 2. Taupo Dancer 3. Latest Model	-
1st of 14	31/1/26	TREN	3200m	OPN HCP	16	Kate Hercock	53kg	Good 4	3:19.74	57.7 km/h	0.35.17	0.35L	-	$87	14	$0	$209,091	1. Manzor Blue 2. Crouch 3. Be Real	Last, Bk Tn-ROS Thru Mid-Brave
6th of 18	17/1/26	TREN	2200m	Rating 75 BM	5	Kate Hercock	54.5kg	Soft 6	2:20.23	56.5 km/h	0.34.92	1.12L	-	$27	22	$59,091	$886	1. Indie Ardie 2. Latest Model 3. Gillian	Stld Bk, OTF, Clsr Inr Tn-Ran on
4th of 9	26/12/25	OTAK	2100m	Rating 75 BM	6	Kate Hercock	54.5kg	Soft 7	2:14.89	56.0 km/h	0.36.97	5.00L	-	$4.30	20	$36,364	$1,818	1. Call A Friend 2. Gallant Hero 3. My Alibi	Stld last, still Bk Tn-Fght on

Benefactor (5) 92481
Trainer: Lisa Latta(Awapuni)
Jockey: Kelly Myers (Last 50: 8-3-3)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $162,541
Win / Place: 13% / 29%

Dominant Win Last Start

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Contributer (IRE)

Dam: Miss Bondi

Dam's Sire: O'Reilly

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 6-5-2

Distance

21: 6-2-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-0

Track

5: 2-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

4th Up

5: 2-1-0

Metro

28: 4-5-0

Non-Metro

16: 2-0-2

Good

5: 0-0-0

Soft

19: 3-2-1

Heavy

20: 3-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

44: 6-5-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 8-3-3

Last 7 Days

8: 1-0-0

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Broke a long drought last time when she scored by 4.5 lengths at Otaki over 1600m. Has the ability to take this out.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 7	30/7/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	3	Kelly Myers	54kg	Heavy 10	1:42.12	56.4 km/h	0.37.12	4.35L	-	$8.10	12	$36,364	$20,909	1. Benefactor 2. Knock Off 3. Urenui	6th Inr, 4th Inr Tn-Fin best Inr
8th of 14	18/7/26	NPLY	1400m	OPN HCP	1	Kavish Chowdhoory	53.5kg	Heavy 10	1:28.44	57.0 km/h	0.39.52	5.72L	-	$35	16	$109,091	$1,636	1. Prioress 2. Turn The Ace 3. Chajaba	Snagd Bk, Under rd Tn-plugged
4th of 8	2/7/26	TREN	1500m	OPN HCP	8	Chris Dell	54.5kg	Heavy 10	1:39.48	54.3 km/h	0.39.66	10.05L	-	$4.60	22	$36,364	$1,818	1. Bradman 2. Urenui 3. Boomtown Boy	Midf Otr, Impr Wd 3rd Tn-Btld
2nd of 12	10/6/26	TREN	1500m	OPN HCP	1	Chris Dell	55kg	Heavy 10	1:36.10	56.2 km/h	0.36.40	2.72L	-	$9.30	25	$36,364	$6,727	1. Bradman 2. Benefactor 3. Enrico	Stld Hndy Inr, Urgd Inr Tn-Fght
9th of 13	16/5/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	10	Madan Singh	53kg	Soft 5	1:35.93	60.0 km/h	0.36.27	5.24L	-	$46	22	$72,727	$1,091	1. Riverplate 2. Talisker 3. Tisse	Bk, Midf OTF Clsr Inr Tn-Plugged
11th of 14	24/4/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	8	Masa Hashizume	53kg	Heavy 9	1:39.61	57.8 km/h	0.38.45	12.21L	-	$26	27	$0	-	1. Atmospheric 2. Freddie Time 3. Enrico	2nd last urgd at the Bk Tn-No go

Amira D'Argento (1) 93241
Trainer: Taui Johnson(Cambridge)
Jockey: Abinith Simon (a4)(Last 50: 1-2-2)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $92,875
Win / Place: 14% / 42%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: D'Argento (AUS)

Dam: All Too Good (AUS)

Dam's Sire: All Too Hard (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-3-5

Distance

8: 2-1-2

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

19: 3-3-3

Non-Metro

9: 1-0-2

Good

2: 0-0-0

Soft

8: 0-0-2

Heavy

9: 2-2-2

Synthetic

9: 2-1-1

Clockwise

8: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

20: 4-2-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Last 50

22: 1-2-2

Last 7 Days

4: 1-0-0

Trainer

N/A

Distance

N/A

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Blinkers, Standard Bit, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Had been about the money before breaking through last time in fine fashion over today's trip at New Plymouth Raceway. Confidence high and looks hard to beat again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 8	15/8/26	NPLY	1600m	Rating 75 BM	8	Abinith Simon	55kg	Heavy 10	1:47.02	53.8 km/h	0.41.91	2.59L	-	$7.70	7	$31,818	$18,295	1. Amira D'Argento 2. Dubai's Potiki 3. Rua Rocks	3W Midf, Urgd Wd 600, Ld-strong
4th of 7	8/8/26	TE R	1600m	OPN HCP	6	Joe Nishizuka	51kg	Heavy 8	1:39.87	57.7 km/h	0.36.46	2.52L	-	$3.60	14	$36,364	$1,818	1. Astoria Brooke 2. Rudyard 3. Lotus	Stld last, Wd Tn-made ground
2nd of 7	25/7/26	TE R	1600m	Rating 75 BM	3	Abinith Simon	54.5kg	Heavy 10	1:43.61	55.6 km/h	0.37.92	0.79L	-	$9.40	21	$31,818	$5,886	1. Pegasus 2. Amira D'Argento 3. Just A Tipple	last, Urgd Wd Tn-made ground
3rd of 8	4/7/26	TE R	1600m	OPN HCP	1	Joe Nishizuka	51kg	Soft 7	1:39.44	57.9 km/h	0.35.82	1.99L	-	$5.30	7	$36,364	$3,273	1. Astoria Brooke 2. Rudyard 3. Amira D'Argento	last, Urgd Hmprd-made ground
9th of 14	27/6/26	TAUR	1400m	WFA F&M	5	Hayley Hassman	57kg	Heavy 10	1:30.32	55.8 km/h	0.38.94	8.03L	-	$22	14	$72,727	$1,091	1. Churchillian 2. Kaimai Queen 3. Thooza	Midf Otr, Under rd Tn-plugged Hm
4th of 7	13/6/26	TE R	1600m	OPN HCP	4	Masa Hashizume	54kg	Soft 7	1:38.03	58.8 km/h	0.37.26	2.14L	-	$11	7	$36,364	$1,818	1. Tisse 2. Joshua Brown 3. Hasstobeawinner	Trld, Chal Tn Ld-boxed on

Knock Off (4) 80702
Trainer: Gerard Cvitanovich(Wanganui)
Jockey: Leah Hemi (Last 50: 5-7-5)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $106,844
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

Jockey / Horse Combo

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Fabulous

Dam: Princess Nicole

Dam's Sire: Rusty Spur (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 4-3-2

Distance

4: 1-2-0

1st Up

5: 2-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

7: 1-3-0

Non-Metro

10: 3-0-2

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

6: 0-1-0

Heavy

9: 3-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

17: 4-3-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 2-2-0

Last 50

50: 5-7-5

Last 7 Days

7: 0-3-1

Trainer

W 40% P 80%

Distance

W 5.24% P 21%

Track

W 6.53% P 21%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 100%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1340m - 1600m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Lugging Bit]

Comments

Broke back into the top-three last start when second at Otaki over 1600m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
2nd of 7	30/7/26	OTAK	1600m	OPN HCP	6	Leah Hemi	54kg	Heavy 10	1:42.12	56.4 km/h	0.38.54	4.35L	-	$3.40	61	$36,364	$6,727	1. Benefactor 2. Knock Off 3. Urenui	Set Pc, Urgd Ld Tn-Fght well
61 Day Spell
2nd of 8	14/7/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	8	Leah Hemi	-	Heavy 9	1:05.20	55.2 km/h	-	2.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Cocobill 2. Knock Off 3. Perfect Test	-
10th of 11	30/5/26	WGUI	1600m	WFA	2	Jim Chung	59kg	Soft 5	1:36.78	59.5 km/h	0.36.86	4.65L	-	$46	21	$72,727	$1,091	1. Electron 2. Khafre 3. Nigella Lane	4th Otr, up to Chal Tn-Wknd late
7th of 7	9/5/26	WAV	1400m	OPN HCP	7	Leah Hemi	54kg	Soft 5	1:22.90	60.8 km/h	0.35.15	6.93L	-	$11	42	$36,364	$545	1. Mr Mojo Risin' 2. Riverplate 3. Belle Tribute	On Pc 3WNC, Urgd Tn-Blew out
42 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 5	14/4/26	FOXT	1000m	Trial	2	Leah Hemi	-	Heavy 10	1:06.48	54.2 km/h	-	2.25L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Mr Marigold 2. Dubai's Potiki 3. Knock Off	-
16th of 16	28/3/26	TREN	1400m	OPN HCP	10	Lynsey Satherley	53.5kg	Soft 5	1:23.22	60.6 km/h	0.34.87	13.04L	-	$25	14	$100,000	-	1. Archaic Smile 2. Churchillian 3. December	Last, no chance from Bk there

The Entertainer (2) 029X4
Trainer: Bill Thurlow(Waverley)
Jockey: Tom Wigram (a3)(Last 50: 4-11-6)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $157,641
Win / Place: 15% / 43%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Staphanos (JPN)

Dam: Wahaha

Dam's Sire: Stravinsky (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 5-2-7

Distance

10: 2-1-3

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

20: 3-1-5

Non-Metro

12: 2-1-2

Good

11: 0-1-3

Soft

12: 3-1-1

Heavy

9: 2-0-3

Anti-Clockwise

32: 5-2-7

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 4-11-6

Last 7 Days

7: 0-0-2

Trainer

N/A

Distance

W 7.69% P 30%

Track

N/A

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1800m

Gear Changes

[Approved Plates, Barrier Blanket, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers]

Comments

Resumed over 1400m at Hawera last start and finished 5 lengths away in fourth. Strips fitter and is among the chances.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 6	9/8/26	HAWE	1400m	OPN HCP	5	Toni Davies	53kg	Heavy 9	1:29.84	56.1 km/h	0.38.48	4.92L	-	$4.80	99	$20,000	$1,000	1. Sotirio 2. Sandoku 3. Liquid Les	Snagd 6th Inr, Under rd Tn-Btld
99 Day Spell
9th of 13	2/5/26	RICC	1800m	Rating 75 BM	2	Jack Taplin	58kg	Good 4	1:49.00	59.4 km/h	0.35.05	2.55L	-	$13	16	$31,818	$477	1. O'Riordan 2. Villasanti 3. Blushing	Stld MIdf Otr, Urgd Clsr Tn-Wknd
2nd of 9	16/4/26	ASHB	1600m	Rating 75 BM	4	Jack Taplin	57.5kg	Good 4	1:40.20	57.5 km/h	0.33.73	0.10L	-	$3.30	12	$15,455	$2,782	1. Ballistic Miss 2. The Entertainer 3. Mr Bully Tee	Stld 4th Otr, Up Chal Tn-Fght on
10th of 11	4/4/26	RIVN	1400m	F&M SW+P	5	Yogesh Atchamah	55kg	Soft 6	1:25.50	58.9 km/h	0.37.32	4.55L	-	$9.40	14	$50,000	$750	1. Tomasina 2. Canasta 3. Flash Roca	Midf Otr, Bk and Wd Tn-No Fin
9th of 15	21/3/26	RICC	1600m	F&M SW+P	14	Courtney Barnes	55kg	Good	1:34.29	61.1 km/h	0.33.91	5.35L	-	$28	21	$90,909	$1,364	1. Inflamed 2. Pour The Wine 3. Third Decree	Bk, Midf Otr, Under rd Tn-No Fin
9th of 16	28/2/26	WTUI	1600m	WFA	11	Tina Comignaghi	57kg	Soft 6	1:36.96	59.4 km/h	0.37.28	4.95L	-	$8.60	10	$209,091	$3,136	1. Cluedo Lane 2. Sir Albert 3. Matscot	Stld Midf Otr, Under rd Tn-No go

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked