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($14,375, $4,625, $2,250, $1,250, $625, $375, $375, $375, $375, $375)1 12:50 pm MDN 1500m - $25,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse2%2c_lime_green_sleeves_%26_cap_with_black_seams_%26_pom_pom.jpg "Lime green, black stylised logo & seams (b&f), lime green sleeves & cap with black seams & pom pom")
56852Kudos(4g Belardo (IRE) - Honorjeu)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace205258.5Moira & Kieran Murdoch--- Last start:
BRYCE REVELL MAIDEN 1600M, 3rd/7, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 76
- Time/600m: 1.45.05/0.40.76
- Winner's time: 1.44.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Fresh. Two promising runs to start career. Bright return likely.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.36.40/0.36.82
- Winner's time: 1.36.33
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- On-pace 1600m Ruakaka second, beaten a long neck. Right in this.
- Last start:
NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK MILE, 8th/12, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.38.83/0.35.49
- Winner's time: 1.37.92
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Lightly raced; well held both runs. Third-up, fitter and ready to fire.
- Last start:
APPARELMASTER WAIKATO MAIDEN 1400, 5th/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.22.89/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 1.22.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Solid fresh 5th at Te Aroha (1400m), 2.5L off; each-way claims here.
- Last start:
HOUSE OF ELLIOTT 1560, 10th/12, MDN 1560m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.37.03/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.35.67
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Well held both starts; latest 10th over 1560m at Arawa Park. No appeal.
- Last start:
MANA PARK MAIDEN 1400, 3rd/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.22.66/0.34.48
- Winner's time: 1.22.34
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Resumed with third at Te Aroha 1400m Nov 26. Fitter; leading chance.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 8th/11, MDN F&M 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.36.38/0.36.83
- Winner's time: 1.35.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Close before; eighth on soft 1600m at Ruakaka; can improve.
- Last start: HOUSE OF ELLIOTT 1560, 11th/12, MDN 1560m
- Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.37.20/0.36.64
- Winner's time: 1.35.67
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Third at Te Aroha two back; missed 1560m at Arawa Park. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD THE SANDS PAPAMOA MAIDEN, 5th/12, MDN F&M 1500m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.32.18/0.35.74
- Winner's time: 1.31.83
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- One placing in 10. Fifth over 1500m here; unlikely winner.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 5th/11, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.25.70/0.36.40
- Winner's time: 1.25.40
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced twice since spell; last 5th over 1400m. Capable of better.
- Last start:
NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES, 5th/10, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.92/0.36.01
- Winner's time: 1.24.29
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- First-up 5th, 4L off over 1400m at Ruakaka; tougher here.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Tarzino mare out of Special Lady, trial placed. Prefer to watch.
- Last start:
BELL & GRAHAM 3YO 1600, 8th/14, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.37.48
- Winner's time: 1.37.58
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Maiden in first prep; 8th Matamata 1600m, 4L. Worth following.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 4th/10, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.26.79/0.35.60
- Winner's time: 1.26.16
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Debut 4th, 4L off over 1400m at Ellerslie; fitter, in the mix.
- Last start:
HIREPOOL, 6th/9, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.75/0.37.13
- Winner's time: 1.23.71
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced in two since spell; sixth over 1400m at Ruakaka. Opposed.
- Last start:
STEPHEN 'SMITHY' SMITH MEMORIAL 1400, 6th/13, Rating 60 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.24.76/0.35.58
- Winner's time: 1.23.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced in 4; resumed with 6th over 1400m at Arawa Park. Unlikely.
- Last start: BELL & GRAHAM 3YO 1600, 14th/14, MDN 3YO 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.39.78
- Winner's time: 1.37.58
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Last start led at Matamata 1600m, folded. Unlikely to figure.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 8th/10, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.26.08/0.37.32
- Winner's time: 1.24.30
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced both runs since spell; 8th over 1400m at Arawa Park. Can lift.
- Last start: APPARELMASTER WAIKATO MAIDEN 1400, 10th/14, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.23.59/0.34.92
- Winner's time: 1.22.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Resumed at Te Aroha 1400m; 10th, 6L. Fitter; improvement likely.
- Last start:
MORT WEBBER - GOOD SORTS IN RACING, 10th/10, MDN 1100m - Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 1.07.73/0.37.58
- Winner's time: 1.04.70
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Average either side of spell; 18L fresh at Taupo. Likely outpaced heere.
3-5 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 1300m (CWT) T Mitchell Wnr: Navy Dreams 1:19.0 2 1/4 LEN, 4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear changes: Ear Covers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Bar Plates (Front) on, Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Ear Covers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Bandages, Shadow Roll
Gear changes:
- Rekindle: Tongue Tie on
- Beabopalula: Bar Plates (Front) on, Blinkers on
- Miles Better: Nose Band on
- Wave Ruler: Blinkers off, Ear Covers on
- Alikat: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($28,750, $9,250, $4,500, $2,500, $1,250, $750, $750, $750, $750, $750)2 1:30 pm OPN HCP 1500m - $50,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 12th/13, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 372
- Time/600m: 2.31.68/0.37.55
- Winner's time: 2.30.46
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 3 - 1
- Back from a spell; Avondale trial win. changed stables; ready.
- Last start:
LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE, 3rd/8, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.36.84/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 4
- One win but plenty of ability; Te Rapa 1600m third; top 3 chance.
- Last start:
JENNIAN HOMES 1200, 6th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.08.24/0.33.34
- Winner's time: 1.07.90
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Third-up, ready to peak; 2.5L 6th at Trentham. Big chance
- Last start:
POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB SPRINT, 5th/8, OPN HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 1.23.82/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 1.23.43
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Track debut; last start 5th over 1400m at Taupo. Nearing best. Go again.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 5th/5, F&M SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.24.44/0.33.50
- Winner's time: 1.23.97
- Course: 3 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- can mix her form; last start 5th, 2.75L, Ellerslie 1400m. In the mix.
- Last start:
ILONE KELLY RACING STABLES HANDICAP, 7th/9, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 39
- Time/600m: 1.36.69/0.34.13
- Winner's time: 1.36.01
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- Well backed but only 4.5L 7th at Otaki 1600m; talent, top-4 hope.
- Last start:
BARRY ILLSLEY BUILDING AND JOINERY 1600, 1st/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.37.16/0.35.01
- Winner's time: 1.37.16
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Handy mare; 1600m Trentham last-start winner. Can hold form.
1-6 AVON 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls 2nd: Bulgari 1:05.7 NECKGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band on
Gear changes: Nose Band onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- The Underbelly: Nose Band on
- Last start:
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($14,375, $4,625, $2,250, $1,250, $625, $375, $375, $375, $375, $375)3 2:12 pm MDN 3YO 1300m - $25,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse12
Bolli Belle (AUS)(3f Shamus Award (AUS) - Fille Champagne (AUS))13
Frozen Fortune(3f Proisir (AUS) - Snow Petal (AUS))DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace144555.5Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson--164555.5Tony Pike--- Last start:
ITM/GIB 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 3rd/7, 2YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 194
- Time/600m: 1.12.59/0.36.21
- Winner's time: 1.12.02
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming; Avondale trial winner. 7th first-up at Ellerslie. Strong hope.
- Last start:
IXOM MAIDEN, 4th/9, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 54
- Time/600m: 1.40.45/0.39.13
- Winner's time: 1.39.99
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Drops in trip after 4th over 1600m here; going well, can be prominent.
- Last start:
ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1215, 3rd/13, MDN 1215m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.14.48/0.35.44
- Winner's time: 1.14.25
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resumed with 3rd at 1215m Arawa Park, beaten 1.2L; can figure.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 7th/10, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.12.85/0.35.90
- Winner's time: 1.12.10
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Trial winner; solid debut 7th at Ellerslie 1200m. Strips fitter. Can win
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Per Incanto x Zaborei debutant; trialled well; in the finish.
- Last start:
DONAGHYS 1200, 2nd/7, MDN F&M 1200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.35.98
- Winner's time: 1.11.37
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut 2nd, ran on well at Matamata 1200m; among the chances.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS COUNTRY MAIDEN 1150, 4th/13, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.07.41/0.33.90
- Winner's time: 1.06.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Debut 4th, 7L off over 1150m at Te Aroha; experience boosts claims.
- Last start: DONAGHYS 1200, 5th/7, MDN F&M 1200m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.36.72
- Winner's time: 1.11.37
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut 5th, 2.25L, 1200m Matamata 19/12; progressive improver.
- Last start:
FUNTIME CATERING MDN 1400, 5th/15, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 63
- Time/600m: 1.24.22/0.36.20
- Winner's time: 1.23.32
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- 9 weeks since; 5th beaten 5.5L over 1400m at Avondale. Each way.
- Last start: ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1215, 6th/13, MDN 1215m
- Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.14.73/0.35.10
- Winner's time: 1.14.25
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Went back on debut; 6th over 1215m at Arawa Park; needs more.
- Last start:
LANCE LAWSON 1230, 6th/10, MDN 3YO 1230m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.14.06/0.36.15
- Winner's time: 1.13.28
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut sixth, 4.5L, 1230m Arawa Park. Not the worst in this.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- 3yo filly debut. Five trials; placed at Pukekohe 1100m. Walker/Bergerson
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut 3yo filly; trialled OK. Tony Pike yard, market watch advised.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Alabama Express filly out of Amazing Pier; trial placed. Respect.
- Last start: LANCE LAWSON 1230, 8th/10, MDN 3YO 1230m
- Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.14.27/0.35.97
- Winner's time: 1.13.28
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Eighth, 6L on 1230m debut at Arawa Park; fitter, worth including.
- Last start: DONAGHYS 1200, 7th/7, MDN F&M 1200m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.37.95
- Winner's time: 1.11.37
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut seventh, 7L off over 1200m at Matamata; fitter, can lift.
- Last start: BELL & GRAHAM 3YO 1600, 14th/14, MDN 3YO 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.39.78
- Winner's time: 1.37.58
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Last start led at Matamata 1600m, folded. Unlikely to figure.
1-7 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) C R Barnes 2nd: Pure Lotus (AUS) 45.9 2 1/4 LEN4-7 WAIK 23 Sep H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Utopic Warrior (AUS) 57.4 3/4 LEN4-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: All Too Bold (AUS) 1:05.1 NECK3-8 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) J J Fawcett Wnr: Prominere 44.4 HEAD, 2 3/4 LEN2-8 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) T Mitchell Wnr: Glam Award 44.6 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers (1st time), Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Ear Covers onGear changes:
- Hollaback Girl: Ear Covers on, Nose Band on
- Wave Ruler: Blinkers off, Ear Covers on
- Last start:
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($14,375, $4,625, $2,250, $1,250, $625, $375, $375, $375, $375, $375)4 2:47 pm MDN 1200m - $25,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse7
623X3Buccino(5m Lonhro (AUS) - Shuffled (AUS))DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace125456.5Graham Richardson & Rogan Norvall--- Last start:
PHELAN RACING, 9th/10, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 153
- Time/600m: 1.18.38/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 1.17.08
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Fresh. Avondale trial placing; Cambridge 1300m fifth. Expect a bold run.
- Last start:
PROPERTY BROKERS TE AROHA MAIDEN 1150, 12th/13, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.09.06/0.35.93
- Winner's time: 1.07.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumed 12th, 7L off over 1150m at Te Aroha; rates well, can improve.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Trial winner at Pukekohe; Kelso debutant. Will be ready to rumble.
- Last start:
ROB PINNY REALTYCOM MAIDEN 1200, 6th/11, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.12.37/0.33.49
- Winner's time: 1.12.01
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumed here 1200m: 6th, 2.75L. Rates well; should improve.
- Last start:
DIPROSE MILLER MAIDEN 1150, 12th/12, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.16.00/0.41.31
- Winner's time: 1.06.81
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Has been ordinary so far; unlikely to be a factor here.
- Last start:
TAB 1400, 5th/11, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 75
- Time/600m: 1.27.14/0.34.30
- Winner's time: 1.26.50
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resumes after 11 weeks; placed both first-up runs. Expect aa bold run.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.36.35
- Winner's time: 1.11.37
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 8 - 0 - 5
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Good return when 3rd at Matamata 1200m Dec 19; hard to beat.
- Last start:
PIAKO RURAL SERVICES MAIDEN 1150, 2nd/11, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.07.83/0.33.55
- Winner's time: 1.07.80
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Runner-up at Te Aroha (1150m) on Dec 7; should run well.
- Last start: ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1215, 2nd/13, MDN 1215m
- Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.14.30/0.35.21
- Winner's time: 1.14.25
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Beaten a head over 1215m at Arawa Park; solid top-three chance again.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS BREAM BAY 1200, 7th/12, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 145
- Time/600m: 1.14.85/0.37.15
- Winner's time: 1.14.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut 7th at Ruakaka (1200m, Aug 16); fitter now. In the mix.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debutant; 5th in 800m Pukekohe trial. Unlikely to trouble these.
- Last start:
LODGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3YO, 3rd/9, MDN 3YO 1200m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.11.43/0.34.63
- Winner's time: 1.11.13
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 3
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- In form; 3 straight top-3s, latest 3rd 1200m Te Rapa. Ready to win.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Savabeel filly ex Splits; won trial. Stable fires; market watch.
3-7 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Ifbymagic 45.7 1/2 LEN, SHORT NECK1-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) M Hashizume 2nd: Silent Spy (AUS) 45.9 LEN5-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) T Mitchell Wnr: Willie Stay 46.5 LEN1-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) O P Bosson 2nd: Misissipi Gambler 1:04.3 3 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front) (1st time), Tongue Control Bit (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Concussion Plates (Front) on, Tongue Control Bit onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Visor Blinkers, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Watch Me Go (AUS): Shadow Roll on
- Oceania Flame: Lugging Bit off, Concussion Plates (Front) on, Tongue Control Bit on
- Katamuku: Shadow Roll on
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)5 3:19 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
PATHWAYS – THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS 1200, 3rd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 26
- Time/600m: 1.10.09/0.34.17
- Winner's time: 1.09.76
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 3 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Good first-up third at Te Rapa (1200m). Fitter; leading chance.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 9th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.12.67/0.34.31
- Winner's time: 1.11.80
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 22 - 3 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Seven-year-old gelding hasn't shown enough this prep to contend.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 6=/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 33
- Time/600m: 1.23.42/0.34.52
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 6 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 11 - 1 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Recent near-misses; last sixth, beaten 3L at Pukekohe 1400m. Can win.
- Last start: PATHWAYS – THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS 1200, 2nd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 26
- Time/600m: 1.09.77/0.34.61
- Winner's time: 1.09.76
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Beaten a nose when 2nd at Te Rapa 1200m; should be very competitive.
- Last start:
HARRISONS 1100, 12th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m - Days since last start: 40
- Time/600m: 1.06.17/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 2
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Placed two back; 12th, beaten 9L over 1100m at Ellerslie. Can atone.
- Last start:
MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT, 2nd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.09.17/0.33.57
- Winner's time: 1.09.05
- Course: 3 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 9 - 2 - 4
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- C&D winner; last start 2nd by 0.8L over 1200m at Trentham. In the mix.
- Last start:
KEEP IT SIMPLE HANDICAP, 12th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 39
- Time/600m: 1.25.57/0.36.94
- Winner's time: 1.23.97
- Course: 5 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 2
- Going: 8 - 1 - 1
- Out of form; 12th over 1400m at Otaki, 10L. Hard to fancy.
- Last start:
PRINT HOUSE 1200, 1=/6, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.11.18/0.34.72
- Winner's time: 1.11.18
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Proven at the trip; nose winner over 1200m at Te Rapa. Hard to fault.
- Last start:
DIPROSE MILLER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1150, 1st/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1150m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.07.15/0.34.39
- Winner's time: 1.07.15
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Resumed with strong 1150m Te Aroha win; fitter and should go close.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Charmer: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)6 3:53 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
CELEBRATE XMAS AT THE RACES 7 DECEMBER RATING 68 1400, 6th/12, Rating 68 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.22.77/0.34.98
- Winner's time: 1.21.91
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Below par since resuming; 6th over 1400m at Te Aroha. Chance now.
- Last start:
THAMES HARNESS RACING CLUB SPRINT, 1st/5, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1150m - Days since last start: 5
- Time/600m: 1.15.32/0.40.25
- Winner's time: 1.15.32
- Course: 12 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 14 - 1 - 1
- Going: 16 - 2 - 1
- Scored a dominant 1150m Te Aroha win; in form, can repeat.
- Last start:
GRANT PLUMBING MAIDEN SPRINT, 1st/11, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.09.59/0.33.63
- Winner's time: 1.09.59
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Lightly raced gelding; last-start 2L 1200m Trentham win. In the mix.
- Last start:
HIGHLINE THOROUGHBREDS 1300, 4th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 26
- Time/600m: 1.16.91/0.34.25
- Winner's time: 1.16.32
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 2
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Winless for a year; good Te Rapa 1300m 4th; winner at trip; respect.
- Last start: PRINT HOUSE 1200, 5th/6, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.11.77/0.34.98
- Winner's time: 1.11.18
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Out of the money; 5th over 1200m at Te Rapa, 3.5L. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
MCLEOD HIABS, 1st/10, MDN 3YO 1100m - Days since last start: 90
- Time/600m: 1.06.60/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 1.06.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back from a spell; trial placed. Taupo 1100m winner. Ready to fire.
- Last start:
TAB 1200, 6th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.12.27/0.35.94
- Winner's time: 1.11.61
- Course: 13 - 2 - 3
- Distance: 23 - 3 - 5
- Going: 22 - 3 - 6
- Much better when 6th at 1200m Ellerslie; unlikely in this.
- Last start:
MARK WYBORN 1300, 6th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.16.14/0.35.29
- Winner's time: 1.15.75
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 11 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 0 - 0
- Fair fresh sixth, 2.5L off at Te Aroha 1300m; this looks too tough.
- Last start:
ARMORY STANDING AT MAPPERLEY STUD 3YO, 6th/8, 3YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 68
- Time/600m: 1.10.81/0.34.84
- Winner's time: 1.09.96
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- 6th here 1200m 10 weeks ago; won fresh at Taupo. Keep safe.
- Last start:
GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1215, 3rd/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1215m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.13.36/0.35.15
- Winner's time: 1.13.00
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Promising filly; last start 3rd, 2.25L, 1215m Arawa Park; include.
- Last start:
WENTWOOD GRANGE 3YO, 6th/8, 3YO HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 26
- Time/600m: 1.10.78/0.35.13
- Winner's time: 1.10.10
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut winner three back; unplaced twice; can bounce back.
2-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Hakushu (AUS) 1:07.5 1 1/2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers off, Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear changes:
- I Am Nutz (AUS): Visor Blinkers off, Blinkers on
- Foxglove: Tongue Tie on
- Chatelle Rose: Shadow Roll on
- Last start:
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($28,750, $9,250, $4,500, $2,500, $1,250, $750, $750, $750, $750, $750)7 4:34 pm OPN HCP 2100m - $50,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD ZABEEL CLASSIC, 9th/9, WFA 2000m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.07.77/0.35.41
- Winner's time: 2.06.40
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 17 - 1 - 3
- Unreliable; fair last run, 9th by 8L over 2000m at Ellerslie; can win.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 10th/13, OPN HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.03.56/0.37.25
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 9 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 13 - 2 - 5
- Going: 18 - 2 - 5
- Below best 10th, 6L, 2000m Taupo; can improve, worth another go.
- Last start:
MARTIN COLLINS 162ND NEW ZEALAND CUP, 2nd/18, OPN HCP 3200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 54
- Time/600m: 3.33.62/0.38.99
- Winner's time: 3.33.05
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 3
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Drops back sharply after 2nd in NZ Cup over 3200m; can get it done.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 6th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.03.31/0.37.28
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 4 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 5
- Going: 18 - 1 - 6
- Pukekohe 3rd; Taupo 6th, 5L off. Capable of sharp improvement.
- Last start: LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE, 7th/8, OPN HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.37.53/0.35.81
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 18 - 3 - 6
- Going: 9 - 2 - 2
- Set tempo; faded to 7th, 5.5L, 1600m Te Rapa. Stick with him.
- Last start:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 10th/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 2.33.15/0.39.21
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 0 - 1
- Going: 19 - 2 - 3
- Winless for a year; no luck in G3 QEII Cup. Capable of bouncing back.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 7th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.03.33/0.36.42
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 3
- Going: 12 - 4 - 3
- Below best last time (7th, Taupo 2000m, 5L). Worth another try.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 9th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.03.41/0.36.86
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 10 - 0 - 3
- Winless for a while; ninth at Taupo 2000m. Worth another chance.
- Last start: LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE, 2nd/8, OPN HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.36.82/0.35.98
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 22 - 2 - 5
- Ran 2nd at Te Rapa 1600m, 1.3L. Improving; should measure up again.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 12th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.04.15/0.37.28
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 12 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 7
- Going: 18 - 3 - 6
- Off form since win; 12th at Taupo 2000m. Struggling, safely held.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 4th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 2.03.17/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Proven at trip; last start 4th at Taupo 2000m; big chance.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 2nd/18, SP COND 2400m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.30.16/0.36.03
- Winner's time: 2.29.76
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 0
- Going: 19 - 2 - 3
- 3 wins, 7 placings from 33. Runner-up over 2400m at Ellerslie; in mix.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)8 5:12 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse12
X07X1Sibella(5m Per Incanto (USA) - Classic Legacy)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace146256.5Moira & Kieran Murdoch--- Last start:
REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 7th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.30.47/0.34.26
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Resumed here over 1500m; seventh, beaten 3L. Fitter, rates highly.
- Last start: STEPHEN 'SMITHY' SMITH MEMORIAL 1400, 1st/13, Rating 60 HCP 1400m
- Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.23.92/0.35.36
- Winner's time: 1.23.92
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- 1400m Arawa Park winner last start; 2nd prior; hols form; hard to beat.
- Last start:
ANCROFT STUD 1400 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE), 3rd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.35.46
- Winner's time: 1.24.36
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Resumed with a solid 3rd (1L) at Matamata 1400m; fitter, leading hope.
- Last start:
NORWEGIAN PARK MILE, 9th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.38.63/0.35.88
- Winner's time: 1.37.72
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Placed at Arawa Park two back; ninth at Te Rapa 1600m. In the mix.
- Last start:
MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES 1600, 1st/12, Rating 60 HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.37.46/0.36.30
- Winner's time: 1.37.46
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 14 - 2 - 2
- First-up nose win over 1600m at Matamata; improving, top-three hope.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 12th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.25.09/0.35.16
- Winner's time: 1.24.21
- Course: 4 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 0 - 3
- Forgive soft-track 12th; earlier close. Capable of breaking through.
- Last start:
NEVILLE JACQUES @ BAYLEYS 1400, 1st/11, Rating 60 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.22.91/0.34.32
- Winner's time: 1.22.91
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 2
- Snapped a drought at Te Aroha (1400m). Back in form; bold run likely.
- Last start:
SHORTS CARTAGE CONTRACTORS 1560, 2nd/8, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1560m - Days since last start: 12
- Time/600m: 1.35.40/0.34.51
- Winner's time: 1.35.38
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 3
- Not a frequent winner; second 1560m Arawa Park. Capable, each way.
- Last start: MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES 1600, 10th/12, Rating 60 HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.38.54
- Winner's time: 1.37.46
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Better than last effort for 10th over 1600m at Matamata; better expected
- Last start: ANCROFT STUD 1400 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE), 2nd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.36.12
- Winner's time: 1.24.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Lightly raced mare; 0.7L 2nd over 1400m at Matamata. Include.
- Last start: NORWEGIAN PARK MILE, 13th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.40.09/0.36.75
- Winner's time: 1.37.72
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 0
- Offered little last start; unfancied at 1600m Te Rapa. Faces a task.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.35.83/0.36.44
- Winner's time: 1.35.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- First-up 1600m Ruakaka maiden win; can measure up again.
- Last start:
JIMMY SCHICK SHAW'S AUCKLAND GUINEAS, 6th/8, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.25.00/0.35.28
- Winner's time: 1.23.73
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Resumed, 6th beaten 7L in G2 1400m Auckland Guineas; can improve.
- Last start: ANCROFT STUD 1400 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE), 8th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.36.13
- Winner's time: 1.24.36
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Resumed over 1400m at Matamata; 8th, 2.5L off. Fitter; top 4 chance.
- Last start: MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES 1600, 3rd/12, Rating 60 HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: -/0.37.71
- Winner's time: 1.37.46
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Prominent at Matamata; strong 1600m 3rd. New trainer. Warrants respect.
- Last start:
THAMES HARNESS SUPPORTING THAMES JOCKEY CLUB 1400, 3rd/8, Rating 60 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 5
- Time/600m: 1.33.40/0.42.11
- Winner's time: 1.32.86
- Course: 6 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Inconsistent, but improved; 3rd over 1400m at Te Aroha; can progress.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip (1st time), Shadow Roll
Gear changes: Nasal Strip onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Nose Band off, Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Bandages off, Blinkers on, Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Shez Shamus: Nasal Strip on
- Dubai Rockin (AUS): Nose Band off, Blinkers on
- Fun Never Sets: Side Winkers off, Bandages off, Blinkers on, Tongue Tie on
- Last start:
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