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Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa Last updated 20/08/2026 1:55pm
Saturday, 22 Aug 2026
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- DBL 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
- TRB 2-3-4, 6-7-8
- QAD 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8
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($14,375, $4,625, $2,250, $1,250, $625, $375, $375, $375, $375, $375)1 12:43 pm MDN 3YO 1200m - $25,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 3rd/10, 2YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 140
- Time/600m: 1.11.36/0.34.60
- Winner's time: 1.11.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back from a spell; trial win at Te Rapa. Strong chance here.
- Last start:
PEAK RACING MAIDEN 1150, 2nd/8, MDN 2&3YO 1150m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.13.49/0.38.29
- Winner's time: 1.13.29
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Improving well; last start 2nd by 1.1L over 1150m. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
QUICK COUNT MAIDEN 1300, 3rd/5, MDN 2&3YO 1300m - Days since last start: 41
- Time/600m: 1.25.12/0.39.99
- Winner's time: 1.23.39
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Weighted down after debut third at Tauranga. Can take this out.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- First starter. Won trial well on Aug 11. Ready to rumble.
- 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 gelding, 3 trials, last win at Avondale. Keep very safe.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 6th/10, MDN 2YO 1200m - Days since last start: 101
- Time/600m: 1.13.68/0.37.94
- Winner's time: 1.12.14
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming. Trialed 4th Te Rapa. Sixth at Matamata debut. Include.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Proisir gelding debut; ran sixth in trial. Don't underestimate.
- Last start: ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 4th/10, 2YO SW+P 1200m
- Days since last start: 140
- Time/600m: 1.11.37/0.33.83
- Winner's time: 1.11.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back from a break; fitter after trial. Promising return likely.
- Last start: PEAK RACING MAIDEN 1150, 4th/8, MDN 2&3YO 1150m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.14.03/0.38.57
- Winner's time: 1.13.29
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Maiden galloper, 4th at Te Aroha (1150m), 4 lengths behind. Include..
- Last start:
BEYOND WATER 2YO, 5th/12, 2YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 119
- Time/600m: 1.12.22/0.35.12
- Winner's time: 1.11.52
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Returning from a break; trial place; 5th here; 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
- Tony Pike debutant. Impressive trial win. Respect the market moves.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Satono Aladdin filly, placed in trial, each way.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Proisir filly debut; placed in trial. Bold run expected.
1-8 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) M J McNab 2nd: Miss Magnetica 58.0 HEAD1-7 AVON 11 Aug H MDN 3YO 800m (CWT) M J McNab 2nd: Royal Assett 47.9 1 1/4 LEN1-7 AVON 21 Jul H 2YO 1000m (CWT) J J Doyle 2nd: Hathaway 1:03.6 2 1/4 LEN4-7 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) E M Leighton Wnr: Rhaena 59.2 3/4 LEN6-8 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) W B Kennedy Wnr: All On Black 59.1 NOSE5-6 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: Zaharias 1:00.6 1/2 LEN2-8 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Shambo Jack 58.0 HEAD2-6 CSYN 18 Aug S MDN 3YO 950m (CWT) M J McNab Wnr: Itchy Heart (AUS) 56.3 SHORT NECK2-7 WAIK 4 Aug H MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) M J McNab Wnr: Rhaena 59.2 3/4 LEN2-6 WAPA 14 Jul H 2YO 850m (CWT) R Goyaram Wnr: Tenacious Pursuit (AUS) 54.8 2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Standard Bit off, Lugging Bit onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Lit Show: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
- Texas Cowboy: Standard Bit off, Lugging Bit on
- Last start:
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($14,375, $4,625, $2,250, $1,250, $625, $375, $375, $375, $375, $375)2 1:17 pm MDN 1600m - $25,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
GROUP 1 STALLIONS @ RICH HILL 2100, 3rd/10, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.16.98/0.37.18
- Winner's time: 2.16.76
- Course: 6 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 0
- Going: 12 - 0 - 3
- Still a maiden, but recent form has been thereabouts. Roughie.
- Last start:
REMEMBERING TAIKI 1300, 7th/14, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.21.63/0.36.07
- Winner's time: 1.20.71
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Improved draw; seventh over 1300m last start. Top 4 contender.
- Last start:
DOUG MORRIS MILE, 10th/12, MDN 2YO&UP 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.45.87/0.39.15
- Winner's time: 1.43.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Meets a modest field, and he can figure in the top 4.
- Last start: REMEMBERING TAIKI 1300, 14th/14, MDN 1300m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.22.96/0.37.99
- Winner's time: 1.20.71
- Course: 6 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 0 - 0
- Going: 18 - 0 - 1
- Seven-year-old gelding, out of form. Likely to struggle.
- Last start: REMEMBERING TAIKI 1300, 13th/14, MDN 1300m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.22.62/0.37.47
- Winner's time: 1.20.71
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Up in trip but needs to show some form first.
- Last start:
FOY AND HALSE LAWYERS 2200, 9th/11, MDN 2200m - Days since last start: 90
- Time/600m: 2.20.72/0.36.78
- Winner's time: 2.20.18
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Back after 3 months; last run was 9th over 2200m; needs a run.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 2nd/12, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.30.33/0.38.13
- Winner's time: 1.29.77
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 3
- Looks to be promising, and tough to beat over this trip.
- Last start:
TREE WISE NORTHLAND, 3rd/14, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.39.18/0.37.90
- Winner's time: 1.38.85
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 2
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Settled back, strong run to finish 3rd over 1600m. Each way..
- Last start:
MAUNU BOROUGH MILE, 3rd/13, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.39.51/0.36.40
- Winner's time: 1.38.85
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Closing in on a win, third last start over 1600m at Ruakaka.
- Last start: REMEMBERING TAIKI 1300, 6th/14, MDN 1300m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.21.60/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 1.20.71
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Last start:
TITAN ENGINEERING, 4th/14, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.12.43/0.35.14
- Winner's time: 1.10.95
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Last start: DOUG MORRIS MILE, 5th/12, MDN 2YO&UP 1600m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.44.54/0.38.23
- Winner's time: 1.43.92
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Finds the right race, and she can figure in the top 4 at value.
- Last start: ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 5th/12, MDN F&M 1400m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.30.92/0.38.08
- Winner's time: 1.29.77
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Last start: ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 6th/12, MDN F&M 1400m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.30.94/0.38.21
- Winner's time: 1.29.77
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Midfield last start at 1400m. First time longer trip. Worth including.
- Last start: ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 11th/12, MDN F&M 1400m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.32.72/0.40.20
- Winner's time: 1.29.77
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced in 2 starts; 16 lengths 11th over 1400m. Needs time.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Bandages, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Nasal Strip off, Tongue Tie offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers on
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Side Winkers onGear: Compression Hood with Ear Muffs , Approved Plates, Norton Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Iron Throne: Tongue Tie on
- Ten To Two: Blinkers off, Nasal Strip off, Tongue Tie off
- Bonus Bond: Blinkers off, Side Winkers on
- Last start:
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($28,750, $9,250, $4,500, $2,500, $1,250, $750, $750, $750, $750, $750)3 1:58 pm OPN HCP 2100m - $50,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
PAUL MCGLADE TAUMARUNUI GOLD CUP, 1st/15, OPN HCP 2200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.27.61/0.38.36
- Winner's time: 2.27.61
- Course: 18 - 5 - 6
- Distance: 13 - 3 - 3
- Going: 26 - 8 - 9
- Won determinedly over 2200m here; should run well again.
- Last start:
AGFIRST ENGINEERING OPUNAKE CUP, 12th/14, OPN HCP 1400m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.29.99/0.39.07
- Winner's time: 1.28.44
- Course: 10 - 2 - 4
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 3 - 2
- Has been working well; wide trip last run at New Plymouth. Include.
- Last start: PAUL MCGLADE TAUMARUNUI GOLD CUP, 4th/15, OPN HCP 2200m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.27.97/0.39.08
- Winner's time: 2.27.61
- Course: 6 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 17 - 3 - 7
- Going: 13 - 0 - 2
- Placed at Ruakaka two starts back; unplaced here last time. Capable.
- Last start:
GRANGEWILLIAM STUD, 4th/7, OPN HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 2.19.87/0.44.42
- Winner's time: 2.18.38
- Course: 14 - 1 - 4
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 26 - 3 - 12
- Winless for a year; 4th last start. Top 4 contender in this.
- Last start: PAUL MCGLADE TAUMARUNUI GOLD CUP, 10th/15, OPN HCP 2200m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.28.59/0.39.34
- Winner's time: 2.27.61
- Course: 6 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 9 - 2 - 2
- Going: 7 - 3 - 1
- Second two back; tenth last time over 2200m. Worth another chance.
- Last start:
WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100, 1st/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.01/0.35.90
- Winner's time: 2.17.01
- Course: 9 - 3 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Won last start over 2100m here; key contender in this..
- Last start: WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100, 7th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.70/0.36.24
- Winner's time: 2.17.01
- Course: 9 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 18 - 2 - 3
- Going: 11 - 1 - 1
- Won by 1.4 lengths at Ruakaka; 7th last time. Can bounce back.
- Last start: WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100, 5th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.31/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 2.17.01
- Course: 11 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 3
- Going: 14 - 1 - 4
- Winless for a year but decent 5th here at 2100m recently. Consider.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers,
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Joshua Brown: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)4 2:37 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 2400m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
LA NUOVA, 4th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.44.33/0.38.62
- Winner's time: 1.44.02
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Close to winning this campaign; last start 4th over 1600m. Each way.
- Last start:
SEEKA LTD 2200, 2nd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark & JMPS HWT* 2200m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 2.27.89/0.37.75
- Winner's time: 2.27.55
- Course: 10 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 23 - 4 - 5
- Improved form, close to win after 2nd at Arawa Park, strong chance.
- Last start: GROUP 1 STALLIONS @ RICH HILL 2100, 1st/10, MDN 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.16.76/0.36.98
- Winner's time: 2.16.76
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Won maiden last time here over 2100m. Can improve and compete.
- Last start: WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100, 3rd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.13/0.35.89
- Winner's time: 2.17.01
- Course: 16 - 2 - 5
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 12 - 1 - 4
- Finished 0.6 lengths third over 2100m here. Top 4 contender.
- Last start:
P BROSNAN CONTRACTING MAIDEN HURDLE, 2nd/10, MDN HDL 3100m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 3.43.26/-
- Winner's time: 3.43.08
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 4
- Narrowly beaten over hurdles at Te Aroha. Don't dismiss back on the flat.
- Last start:
ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LANDOWNERS 1950, 1st/9, Rating 60 HCP 1950m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 2.08.26/0.38.20
- Winner's time: 2.08.26
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Won determinedly last time at 1950m. Capable of winning again.
- Last start:
COMAG OPEN HURDLE, 2nd/10, OPN HDL 3100m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 3.40.87/-
- Winner's time: 3.40.84
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 15 - 3 - 2
- Narrowly beaten last time; better over the jumps.
- Last start:
MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 2nd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.14.51/0.37.23
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 2
- In-form runner, strong 2nd at Ruakaka over 2100m. Contender again.
- Last start:
VETS ON RIVERBANK HANDICAP, 2nd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 2.21.32/0.39.57
- Winner's time: 2.20.46
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 2 - 4
- Ran well over 2100m at Otaki. More ground suits. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
PROFONDO “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS”, 1st/8, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1800m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.56.13/0.38.98
- Winner's time: 1.56.13
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 1 - 3
- Won last race at Taupo over 1800m by 1.4L. Top 4 chance again.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.14.31/0.37.32
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 4
- Won last start over 2100m. Stick with her now she is back in form.
- Last start:
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 2000, 5th/7, Rating 60 HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.06.85/0.37.48
- Winner's time: 2.05.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Steps up in trip, and is worth including at odds.
- Last start: VETS ON RIVERBANK HANDICAP, 9th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 2.22.13/0.41.54
- Winner's time: 2.20.46
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 20 - 3 - 2
- Out of money recently; 9th at Otaki over 2100m. Follow up.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.15.80/0.38.25
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Midfield at Ruakaka, steps up in trip, may find it too tough.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.15.95/0.38.26
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 1
- Ran seventh at Ruakaka over 2100m. Include in combos.
- Last start:
TAB 2000, 7th/9, Rating 72 Benchmark 2000m - Days since last start: 24
- Time/600m: 2.04.66/0.35.74
- Winner's time: 2.03.36
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Winless in 13 months; 7th by 7L last start. Capable on best form.
- Last start: ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LANDOWNERS 1950, 2nd/9, Rating 60 HCP 1950m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 2.08.28/0.38.57
- Winner's time: 2.08.26
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 3
- Close second last start; steps up in trip, and won't be far away.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 10th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.17.45/0.40.45
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Recent form poor; finished tenth at Ruakaka. TAking notes.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 3rd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.14.59/0.37.87
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 0
- Solid third at Ruakaka over 2100m. Has ability to figure in the top 3.
- Last start: ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LANDOWNERS 1950, 3rd/9, Rating 60 HCP 1950m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 2.08.86/0.39.84
- Winner's time: 2.08.26
- Course: 5 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 4
- Back to top-three last start, third at Arawa Park. Each way chance.
- Last start:
COMBINED CONTRACTORS LTD 2200, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.30.85/0.41.80
- Winner's time: 2.28.33
- Course: 5 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 14 - 2 - 3
- Has ability but just 2 wins from 22 starts. Roughie here.
- Last start: MICHELLE BRADLEY RACING, 4th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.14.71/0.38.68
- Winner's time: 2.14.31
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Second at Te Aroha, fourth at Ruakaka. Can bolster combos.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Barrier Blanket
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Hind), Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear changes: Side Winkers offGear changes:
- Mobilized: Blinkers on
- Charlemagne: Side Winkers off, Blinkers on
- Paper Romance: Side Winkers off
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)5 3:12 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
GR.1 SIRE CIRCUS MAXIMUS @ WINDSOR PARK STUD 1400, 3rd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.26.18/0.37.38
- Winner's time: 1.25.77
- Course: 13 - 2 - 3
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 1 - 3
- Improved to third over 1400m here; can maintain the good form.
- Last start:
KING BROWN SHEARING MILE, 1st/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.43.77/0.38.43
- Winner's time: 1.43.77
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 2
- Won last time over 1600m here. Can go on with it now.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS BREAM BAY, 3rd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.39.47/0.36.40
- Winner's time: 1.39.08
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 2
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Consistent performer, close 3rd at Ruakaka over 1600m. Top 4 chance.
- Last start: WENTWOOD GRANGE 2100, 4th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.18/0.36.19
- Winner's time: 2.17.01
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 1
- Going: 6 - 2 - 2
- Five-year-old mare drops distance; strong top-4 chance.
- Last start: GR.1 SIRE CIRCUS MAXIMUS @ WINDSOR PARK STUD 1400, 2nd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.25.96/0.36.70
- Winner's time: 1.25.77
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 1
- Improved to finish 2nd here over 1400m. A top 4 contender.
- Last start:
SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.40.33/0.37.08
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Is lightly raced, last start 2nd by 0.9L over 1600m here. Include.
- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 3rd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.40.49/0.36.69
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Lightly raced mare, 3rd by 1.75L at 1600m. Key chance here.
- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 8=/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.41.27/0.37.91
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 4 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Getting fitter with racing, and he is a strong chance now.
- Last start: HARCOURTS BREAM BAY, 4th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.39.65/0.36.01
- Winner's time: 1.39.08
- Course: 9 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 3
- Going: 8 - 0 - 2
- Improved at Ruakaka over 1600m, finishing 4th; can contend.
- Last start:
ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400, 10th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.31.12/0.38.52
- Winner's time: 1.29.09
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 12 - 1 - 1
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Barrier Blanket
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Billy Blinx: Side Winkers off, Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)6 3:47 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
HORSES @ HENLEY PARK 1200, 2nd/8, MAAT 1200m - Days since last start: 196
- Time/600m: 1.10.21/0.33.25
- Winner's time: 1.10.18
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming. Trialed fourth. Won on debut, and going places this season.
- Last start:
TAYLOR PROPERTY PLUS WELLINGTON GUINEAS, 8th/10, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 154
- Time/600m: 1.36.17/0.35.88
- Winner's time: 1.34.85
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Last start:
GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 1300, 8th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 294
- Time/600m: 1.17.82/0.34.64
- Winner's time: 1.17.48
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 2
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Back from a break; recent trial placing. Bold return likely.
- Last start:
PHELAN RACING 1300 , 1st/8, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.18.02/0.34.94
- Winner's time: 1.18.02
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Won by 0.6 lengths over 1300m at Cambridge. More to come; go again.
- Last start:
THE FOXES AT NOVARA 1200, 4th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.14.15/0.36.33
- Winner's time: 1.13.74
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 11 - 1 - 4
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Finished a solid 4th when resuming. Can improve; rates highly.
- Last start: THE FOXES AT NOVARA 1200, 3rd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.14.00/0.35.80
- Winner's time: 1.13.74
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Improved form; strong third over 1200m. Stick with him.
- Last start: THE FOXES AT NOVARA 1200, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.13.79/0.35.72
- Winner's time: 1.13.74
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Improved to 2nd over 1200m here; should be competitive again.
- Last start:
LEVIN TRUCK SERVICES HANDICAP, 9th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.31.08/0.39.20
- Winner's time: 1.29.78
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Runner-up at Te Aroha; unplaced at Otaki. Strong if at best.
- Last start:
GREENLIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD 1230, 1st/9, Rating 60 HCP 1230m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.17.13/0.36.15
- Winner's time: 1.17.13
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 9 - 0 - 2
- Going: 17 - 2 - 6
- Ended drought with a narrow win. Strong chance for a repeat.
- Last start: THE FOXES AT NOVARA 1200, 8th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.14.25/0.35.42
- Winner's time: 1.13.74
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 3
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Winless for a year; eighth last time. Capable of improvement.
4-8 CSYN 7 Aug S OPN HCP 970m (CWT) M J McNab Wnr: Chatelle Rose 57.4 3/4 LEN3-7 WAIK 4 Aug H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C R Barnes Wnr: Dusty Road 1:11.8 1/2 LEN, 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes: Shadow Roll offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates (Hind), Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes: Concussion Plates (Front) offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie,
Gear changes:
- Faultless: Shadow Roll off
- Feel the Stag (AUS): Blinkers off, Nose Band on
- Levels Up: Concussion Plates (Front) off
- Last start:
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($86,250, $27,750, $13,500, $7,500, $3,750, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250)7 
4:20 pm WFA 1200m - $150,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
BCD GROUP SPRINT, 1st/10, WFA 1400m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 196
- Time/600m: 1.21.21/0.34.34
- Winner's time: 1.21.21
- Course: 5 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming from a spell; fourth in trial. Primed for solid return.
- Last start:
SISTEMA RAILWAY, 13th/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 210
- Time/600m: 1.11.81/0.36.62
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 3 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 9 - 4 - 2
- Going: 2 - 2 - 0
- Resuming with trial win at Ruakaka. Strong first-up. Ready to fire.
- Last start:
ULTIMATE MAZDA JAPAN TROPHY, 2nd/14, OPN-SW&P 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 161
- Time/600m: 1.39.51/0.37.30
- Winner's time: 1.39.38
- Course: 6 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 3 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 3
- Resuming from a lay-off; fifth in trial. Each way claims.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS WHANGAREI, 1st/8, OPN HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.27.87/0.34.17
- Winner's time: 1.27.87
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 18 - 5 - 3
- Going: 18 - 3 - 4
- Improved to win over 1400m at Ruakaka; can contend again.
- Last start: BM100, 5th/12, -
- Days since last start: 126
- Time/600m: 1.21.46/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 2
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Resuming well; recent trial placing. Don't risk him fresh up.
- Last start:
SKYCITY 1200, 10th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 233
- Time/600m: 1.12.02/0.35.50
- Winner's time: 1.11.48
- Course: 5 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 12 - 4 - 4
- Going: 8 - 5 - 2
- Returns from break; trialed well. Will be ready to rumble.
- Last start: BCD GROUP SPRINT, 10th/10, WFA 1400m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 196
- Time/600m: 1.26.52/0.39.54
- Winner's time: 1.21.21
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back from lay-off; trial placed. Won last 1400m opener. Each way.
- Last start:
AGC TRAINING STAKES WFA 1600, 4th/11, WFA 1600m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 84
- Time/600m: 1.36.96/0.36.08
- Winner's time: 1.36.78
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 3
- Going: 6 - 1 - 1
- Resumes from a spell. Trial win suggests bold run is likely.
- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD PROUD HORSE AMBULANCE SUPPORTERS 1200, 1st/6, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.13.02/0.35.40
- Winner's time: 1.13.02
- Course: 17 - 3 - 5
- Distance: 9 - 2 - 2
- Going: 19 - 5 - 7
- Veteran sprinter, 6 wins here, but not up to this challenge.
- Last start:
JOHN CALLINAN MEMORIAL, 1st/8, OPN HCP 1300m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.20.84/0.36.81
- Winner's time: 1.20.84
- Course: 11 - 3 - 4
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 1
- Going: 9 - 4 - 3
- Ran well recently; loved 1300m last start with big win. Include.
- Last start:
THE NZB KIWI, 13th/14, 3YO SW+P 1500m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 168
- Time/600m: 1.30.40/0.38.25
- Winner's time: 1.28.34
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Resuming; trial win at Te Rapa. Strong third at Taupo last prep.
- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM KING'S PLATE, LRth/9, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 168
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: 1.09.85
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 2
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back after 5.5 months. Strong performer, suited here. Expect a run.
- Last start:
TEAM WEALLEANS TAURANGA CLASSIC, 1st/14, WFA F&M 1400m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 56
- Time/600m: 1.30.32/0.37.92
- Winner's time: 1.30.32
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 3 - 0
- Won by 2 lengths at Tauranga last start; top 4 contender here.
4-9 WHAN 1 Aug S Open Entry Flat Race 1050m (CWT) W F Pinn Wnr: Crocetti 1:03.0 1 3/4 LEN1-9 WHAN 1 Aug S Open Entry Flat Race 1050m (CWT) M Hashizume 2nd: State Of Valour 1:03.0 1 3/4 LEN5-10 WAIK 8 Aug H OPN HCP 1050m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Alabama Lass (AUS) 1:02.6 1 1/4 LEN2-10 WAIK 8 Aug H OPN HCP 1050m (CWT) M Cartwright Wnr: Alabama Lass (AUS) 1:02.6 1 1/4 LEN2-12 TAUP 16 Aug H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Well Written (AUS) 1:08.1 2 LEN3-10 WAIK 8 Aug H OPN HCP 1050m (CWT) K Wilson-Taylor Wnr: Alabama Lass (AUS) 1:02.6 1 1/4 LEN, SHORT HEAD5-7 FOXT 18 Aug H OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) T Davies Wnr: Diomedes 1:03.2 1/2 HEAD1-7 WAIK 4 Aug H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) G Rooke 2nd: Rambling On 1:11.9 1 3/4 LEN1-10 WAIK 8 Aug H OPN HCP 1050m (CWT) M J McNab 2nd: Media World (AUS) 1:02.6 1 1/4 LEN6-10 WAIK 8 Aug H OPN HCP 1050m (CWT) S T Collett Wnr: Alabama Lass (AUS) 1:02.6 1 1/4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers off, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Shadow Roll offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes: Barrier Blanket offGear changes:
- Media World (AUS): Visor Blinkers off, Tongue Tie on
- Tardelli (AUS): Blinkers off, Shadow Roll off
- Affirmative Action (AUS): Blinkers off
- Churchillian: Barrier Blanket off
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)8 5:02 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.40.33/0.37.08
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Is lightly raced, last start 2nd by 0.9L over 1600m here. Include.
- Last start:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK COLLETT 1550, 1st/11, Rating 61 HCP 1550m - Days since last start: 44
- Time/600m: 1.34.57/0.37.18
- Winner's time: 1.34.57
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Won last time by 1.2L at Cambridge. Ready to win again.
- Last start: ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400, 4th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.29.44/0.36.97
- Winner's time: 1.29.09
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Improved fitness, close to winning after a strong 1400m fourth.
- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 8=/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.41.27/0.37.91
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 4 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Getting fitter with racing, and he is a strong chance now.
- Last start: VETS ON RIVERBANK HANDICAP, 12th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 2.25.68/0.43.46
- Winner's time: 2.20.46
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Won at Tauranga, unplaced at Otaki. Can bounce back on best form.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS JUST RENTALS, 6th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.19.19/0.36.60
- Winner's time: 1.18.69
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Ready to peak after two runs back; consider after sixth at Ruakaka.
- Last start: THE FOXES AT NOVARA 1200, 9th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.14.54/0.35.66
- Winner's time: 1.13.74
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Stepping up in trip; ninth over 1200m here. Key runner to watch.
- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 8=/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.41.27/0.37.48
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 10 - 0 - 4
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 5
- Has been below his best in his last couple, but is not out of this.
- Last start: SEE YOU AT THE TE RAPA TAVERN MILE, 3rd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.40.49/0.36.69
- Winner's time: 1.40.17
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Lightly raced mare, 3rd by 1.75L at 1600m. Key chance here.
- Last start: HARCOURTS WHANGAREI, 7th/8, OPN HCP 1400m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.28.77/0.34.73
- Winner's time: 1.27.87
- Course: 11 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 30 - 3 - 3
- Winless for 760 days; 7th at Ruakaka. Unlikely to improve.
- Last start:
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI NEW ZEALAND OAKS, 12th/17, 3YOF SW 2400m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 182
- Time/600m: 2.33.38/0.37.80
- Winner's time: 2.31.17
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Returns fresh. Fourth in recent Te Rapa trial. Strong chance today.
- Last start: GREENLIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD 1230, 5th/9, Rating 60 HCP 1230m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.17.71/0.36.48
- Winner's time: 1.17.13
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Stepping up in trip; well-placed and should be competitive.
- Last start: ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400, 3rd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.29.23/0.36.39
- Winner's time: 1.29.09
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Narrowly beaten last start at Arawa Park, top 4 chance again.
- Last start:
TAJC HOSPITALITY 1400, 3rd/13, Rating 60 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.30.98/0.40.35
- Winner's time: 1.30.57
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Slow start, placed at 1400m Te Aroha; worth including at odds.
- Last start:
ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT LIFE MEMBERS 1950, 9th/9, Rating 60 HCP 1950m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 2.09.37/0.39.25
- Winner's time: 2.07.66
- Course: 7 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 28 - 5 - 1
- Pulled too hard last time out. Roughie this time.
- Last start:
EWAN ALLAN HONDA / KING GREEN FISHING LONGWOOD HANDICAP, 10th/11, Rating 60 HCP 2147m - Days since last start: 138
- Time/600m: 2.19.88/0.41.12
- Winner's time: 2.17.39
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 1 - 2
- Returning from a spell; sixth in trial. Needs this run.
4-8 WAIK 4 Aug H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) W F Pinn Wnr: Empirical 1:11.2 3 LEN6-7 WAIK 4 Aug H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) E M Leighton Wnr: Affirmative Action (AUS) 1:11.9 1 3/4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Barrier Blanket
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Ear Covers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers on, Ear Covers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers offGear changes:
- Bella's Boy: Blinkers on
- Billy Blinx: Side Winkers off, Blinkers on
- Halo's Fire: Blinkers on, Ear Covers on
- Endean Ace: Visor Blinkers off
- Last start:
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