Meetings / Fields
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing @ Pukekohe Park Last updated 05/12/2025 3:06pm
Saturday, 6 Dec 2025
- TAB - Betting
- 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
- Live TAB results ›
-
Going
Soft5 3.55 pm 05/12/25
-
Weather
Cloudy
-
Rail
Out 3m | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 48mm Rain Last 7 Days -
Track
Right hand
1900m -
Straight
520 Metres
| Race | Start | Name | Conditions & Distance |
|---|
-
($17,250, $5,550, $2,700, $1,500, $750, $450, $450, $450, $450, $450)1 1:00 pm MDN 1600m - $30,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse18
0Academy (B4)(3g Zed - Red Forest)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace204557.0Moira & Kieran Murdoch--- Last start:
HARCOURTS TE AROHA, 6th/14, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.97/0.36.88
- Winner's time: 1.38.68
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Racing well; 2/4 placings. Last start sixth 1600m Te Aroha. Top hope.
- Last start:
MANA PARK MAIDEN 1400, 4th/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.23.52/0.35.54
- Winner's time: 1.22.34
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 1
- 0/25; last 4th over 1400m at Te Aroha. Unlikely to trouble these.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1600, 2nd/11, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 164
- Time/600m: 1.47.21/0.40.71
- Winner's time: 1.47.11
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Back from spell; Avondale trial. 2nd here over 1600m. In the mix.
- Last start:
WAITOMO FUELS 1400, 3rd/13, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.30/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.24.20
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Close up at Arawa Park 1400m, beaten 0.6L; should feature again.
- Last start:
FUNTIME CATERING MDN 1400, 4th/15, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.24.02/0.36.22
- Winner's time: 1.23.32
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- First-up fair 4th at Avondale 1400m, 4.5L. Not keen.
- Last start:
NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, 6th/14, MDN 2YO&UP 1600m - Days since last start: 161
- Time/600m: 1.39.55/0.37.28
- Winner's time: 1.38.58
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Fresh. Working well; Taupo trial placing. Will improve.
- Last start:
WESTBROOK WINES MDN 1400, 3rd/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.23.93/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.23.59
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Trial winner; debut 3rd Avondale 1400m. Fitter now, top 4 hope.
- Last start: WAITOMO FUELS 1400, 4th/13, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.33/0.35.83
- Winner's time: 1.24.20
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Game debut fourth over 1400m at Arawa Park; fitter now, hard to beat.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS KDRE MORRINSVILLE, 11th/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.25.03/0.35.58
- Winner's time: 1.23.96
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Fresh at Te Aroha 1400m, 11th beaten 6L; fitter, can improve.
- Last start:
MONDIALE VGL 1300, 10th/11, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.20.48/0.35.38
- Winner's time: 1.19.44
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 2
- Well held last start: 6L off over 1300m at Ellerslie; must lift.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TE AROHA, 3rd/14, MDN 1600m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.76/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 1.38.68
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Consistent this prep; neck 3rd 1600m Te Aroha. Third-up, ready.
- Last start:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERICA MILE, 2nd/13, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.38.10/0.33.04
- Winner's time: 1.37.99
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Improved from 7th on debut to strong 2nd over 1600m here; can win..
- Last start: HARCOURTS KDRE MORRINSVILLE, 4th/14, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.24.55/0.34.78
- Winner's time: 1.23.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Promising 2-start maiden; close to a win after 1400m Te Aroha 4th.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 5th/11, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.94/0.34.67
- Winner's time: 1.24.55
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Close 5th on debut over 1400m at Arawa Park; improver. Each way.
- Last start: WAITOMO FUELS 1400, 6th/13, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.48/0.35.93
- Winner's time: 1.24.20
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Progressive gelding. Trial winner; luckless 6th on 1400m debut. Each way
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 14th/15, MDN F&M 1600m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.96/0.36.57
- Winner's time: 1.36.21
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- 0/4; 14th beaten 10L over 1600m at Avondale. Safely held.
- 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 4yo mare; modest trials (7th Avondale 1000m). May struggle.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.14.26/0.36.38
- Winner's time: 1.10.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Well beaten on debut (14th, 1200m Avondale); others preferred.
- Last start:
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE CAMBRIDGE & TAURANGA MAIDEN, 8th/13, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.24.76/0.36.24
- Winner's time: 1.23.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced twice; 8th over 1400m at Tauranga. Stronger field; bold show.
- Last start: HARCOURTS KDRE MORRINSVILLE, 9th/14, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.24.90/0.35.47
- Winner's time: 1.23.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Yet to place in two; 9th over 1400m at Te Aroha. Can improve.
7-8 AVON 14 Nov S MDN 4YO&UP 1000m (CWT) E H Nicholas Wnr: Professionelle 1:00.6 HEAD2-7 TAUP 25 Nov S MDN 1300m (CWT) C J Stumbles Wnr: Golden Locks 1:19.2 HEAD7-8 AVON 14 Nov S MDN 4YO&UP 1000m (CWT) H M Hassman Wnr: Adlerian 1:00.7 3 1/4 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Hoof Pads (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Hoof Pads (Front) onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit on, Blinkers, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Control Bit off, Lugging Bit on, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Shadow Roll onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes: Tongue Tie offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes: Nose Band offGear changes:
- Predominance: Ear Covers Pre-Race off
- Just Like This: Blinkers off, Hoof Pads (Front) on
- Dance The Night: Tongue Control Bit off, Lugging Bit on, Tongue Tie on
- Redletterday: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Shadow Roll on
- Fly Zenno: Tongue Tie off
- Lark: Nose Band off
- Last start:
-
($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)2 1:35 pm 
Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse9
410XEsperanza(4m Reliable Man (GB) - Repeat)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace106256.5Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray--- Last start:
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE ROSS COLES 1600, 4th/18, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 182
- Time/600m: 1.38.37/0.36.48
- Winner's time: 1.37.61
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Fresh. Avondale trial place; 4th Ellerslie 1200m. Should fire first-up.
- Last start:
TAB 1100, 10th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1100m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.05.35/0.34.41
- Winner's time: 1.04.22
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 8 - 1 - 0
- Unplaced in two since spell; latest 10th 1100m Ellerslie. In mix.
- Last start:
STONEWOOD HOMES 1200, 5th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.12.38/0.36.13
- Winner's time: 1.11.44
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Resumed 1200m at Tauranga; 6L 5th. Fitter, right in the mix.
- Last start:
TMW 1200, 4th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.09.88/0.33.44
- Winner's time: 1.09.66
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Resumed with a 1200m fourth here; fitter and can be in the finish.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 13th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.24.72/0.35.24
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Placed two back at Ellerslie; unplaced here 1400m. Stick with him.
- Last start:
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.25.25/0.35.22
- Winner's time: 1.24.84
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 1
- Out of the money lately; 6th over 1400m Ellerslie, 2.5L. Worth a try.
- Last start:
NOTTINGHAM CASTLE HOTEL 1150M, 1st/13, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 45
- Time/600m: 1.08.83/0.34.70
- Winner's time: 1.08.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Lightly raced 4yo mare, dominant fresh. Ready to progress; top hope.
- Last start:
FORSMAN RACING 3YO, 6th/9, 3YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 237
- Time/600m: 1.11.55/0.33.83
- Winner's time: 1.10.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 0
- Resumes; Has shown ability, and can figure in the top 4 here.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 227
- Time/600m: 1.31.08/0.39.85
- Winner's time: 1.27.62
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Promising mare resuming; Te Awamutu trial; 4th here 1400m; chance.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS MONARCH, 1st/11, MDN 3YO 1150m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.09.03/0.35.31
- Winner's time: 1.09.03
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Maiden 1150m Te Aroha winner at 2nd start; stick with her.
3-7 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Shoes 1:00.3 3 3/4 LEN, 2 1/2 LEN3-8 WAPA 18 Nov G OPN HCP 1150m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Britannia Gold 1:10.1 LONG NECK, 1/2 HEAD2-5 WAPA 18 Nov G OPN HCP 1150m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Lubeck (AUS) 1:09.4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit on
Gear changes: Lugging Bit onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Richard And I: Blinkers on
- Foxglove: Lugging Bit on
- Last start:
-
($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)3 2:10 pm 
Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse5
45517Vougeot(5g Eminent (IRE) - Montrachet)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace66359.0Pam Gerard--- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 1600, 5th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.37.54/0.34.66
- Winner's time: 1.36.92
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Midfield here at 1600m, btn 4L. Longer trip suits; can improve sharply.
- Last start:
FRANKLIN LONG ROOFING 2100, 6th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.11.58/0.35.47
- Winner's time: 2.11.17
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 8 - 0 - 4
- Consistent; last start 6th over 2100m here. Rates highly; in the finish.
- Last start:
MILLS REEF 2100, 2nd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 2.09.17/0.35.77
- Winner's time: 2.09.06
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Improved last start, 2nd at Tauranga 2100m. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
TAB 2200, 5th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.18.05/0.34.22
- Winner's time: 2.17.95
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 2
- Game effort last start; close fifth here over 2200m. Leading chance.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 40
- Time/600m: 2.35.88/0.37.15
- Winner's time: 2.34.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Avondale maiden two back; then seventh at Te Rapa 2400m. Can atone.
- Last start:
KELLY & CO HANDICAP, 4th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.35.99/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.35.11
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 3
- Has yet to place since spell. 4th, 5.5L 1600m Otaki. Respect.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TE AROHA, 1st/14, MDN 1600m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.68/0.36.71
- Winner's time: 1.38.68
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Progressive gelding; nose 1600m Te Aroha win. In the mix.
- Last start:
THE ROTORUA CLUB 1950, 2nd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1950m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.00.12/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 2.00.09
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Two runs back; latest 2nd over 1950m at Arawa Park. Include.
- Last start:
NICOLA HUDSON THAMES HARCOURTS GOLD STAR, 6th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.18.10/0.35.82
- Winner's time: 2.17.63
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- 2nd at Te Aroha 1600m two back; missed 2200m. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 1600, 10th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 38
- Time/600m: 1.42.12/0.38.01
- Winner's time: 1.41.30
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Just battled when 10th over 1600m here; can bounce back in this.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 1600, 7th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.37.62/0.34.48
- Winner's time: 1.36.92
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Below par when 7th here over 1600m, beaten 4.5L; can atone.
- Last start:
VOMO RACING FOR CUREKIDS 2100, 14th/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 2.15.37/0.36.92
- Winner's time: 2.13.29
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Out of form; 14th over 2100m at Ellerslie, beaten 12L. Can rebound.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- High Country: Blinkers on
- Last start:
-
($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)4 2:42 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse1%2c_striped_sleeves_%26_black_cap_with_gold_fernleaf.jpg "Black, gold fernleaf (b&f), striped sleeves & black cap with gold fernleaf")
0X633Pukana(7g Tivaci (AUS) - Ywahoo)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace56560.0Tim & Margaret Carter--- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.42/0.33.73
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Fitter now; last-start 1400m third here. Near a win; include.
- Last start: LOCKHART HANDICAP, 4th/12, -
- Days since last start: 262
- Time/600m: 1.39.61/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming, Taupo trial winner. Seventh at Sha Tin 1400m. Watch market.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 1500, 2nd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.28.62/0.34.61
- Winner's time: 1.28.47
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Won fresh; last-start 2nd here over 1500m. Fitter. Key chance.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 1600, 3rd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.37.08/0.34.94
- Winner's time: 1.36.92
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 1 - 2
- Winless 14 months; last start 3rd, 1L at 1600m here. Can run top 4 here.
- Last start:
AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1600, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.37.47/0.36.40
- Winner's time: 1.36.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 16 - 2 - 3
- First run here; 7th at Ellerslie 1600m Oct 25. Can do better.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 11th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.24.47/0.34.88
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Promising gelding; Forgive 11th over 1400m here last start. Include.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 2nd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.21/0.33.58
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 3
- Beaten a head over 1400m here last time; in the mix again.
- Last start:
GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400, 10th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.25.59/0.36.31
- Winner's time: 1.24.45
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Out of form since Cambridge synth win; 10th, 8L, 1400m Arawa. Pass.
- Last start: LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400, 10th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.25.54/0.35.61
- Winner's time: 1.24.84
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Below best last start; 10th, 4.5L at 1400m Ellerslie. Can rebound.
- Last start:
TULLOCH CAFÉ MEMBERS STAND RATING 65 BENCHMARK* 1400, 4th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.23.89/0.34.64
- Winner's time: 1.23.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Resumed 4th, 2.5L, 1400m Avondale; fitter now, can feature.
- Last start:
KEVIN DEANE HARCOURTS RURAL, 3rd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.24.94/0.33.76
- Winner's time: 1.24.31
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Strong late 1400m Te Aroha third; suitable race, worth including.
- Last start:
DEVAN PLASTICS 1600, 3rd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1530m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.33.93/0.35.40
- Winner's time: 1.33.49
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 1 - 3
- Getting fitter with racing, improved to 3rd at Tauranga; chance.
- Last start: ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 1st/11, MDN F&M 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.55/0.35.31
- Winner's time: 1.24.55
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- In form: 1400m Arawa Park win after track 2nd; good draw, strong hope.
- Last start: GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400, 3rd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.71/0.35.62
- Winner's time: 1.24.45
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Close both runs; 1.5L 3rd at 1400m. Third-up, close to next win.
- Last start:
ITM/GIB 3YO WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 5th/8, 3YO SW+P 1600m - Days since last start: 161
- Time/600m: 1.39.69/0.39.12
- Winner's time: 1.38.11
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 1 - 2
- Back from a break; Avondale trial placer. First-up suits. Contender.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 1600, 9th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.38.01/0.35.34
- Winner's time: 1.36.92
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Maiden win two back here (1600m); last start 9th, 6L. Can bounce back.
- Last start: AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1600, 13th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.37.82/0.35.87
- Winner's time: 1.36.75
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 3
- One run back; 13th over 1600m at Ellerslie. Early prep; needs time.
- Last start: KEVIN DEANE HARCOURTS RURAL, 7th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.25.12/0.33.39
- Winner's time: 1.24.31
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Struggling this prep; 7th, 5L, 1400m Te Aroha. Go again.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.77/0.34.59
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Fresh up 4L 6th here over 1400m fresh. Fitter, can improve.
- Last start: SHOW BY SKYCITY 1600, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 38
- Time/600m: 1.41.81/0.37.16
- Winner's time: 1.41.30
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Promising gelding. Won fresh at Matamata; seventh here 1600m. Include.
1-6 TAUP 25 Nov S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R Goyaram 2nd: Chatelle Rose 1:08.1 HEAD2-5 TAUP 25 Nov S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Foreverintime (AUS) 1:06.7 LEN3-7 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) M Cameron Wnr: Hankee Alpha 1:00.1 1 1/4 LEN, 1 3/4 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Bandages
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Standard Bit (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Blinkers off, Standard Bit onGear: 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, Shadow Roll
Gear changes:
- Super Contented: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
- Altari: Blinkers off
- Toruk Makto: Side Winkers on
- No Plan Be: Lugging Bit off, Blinkers off, Standard Bit on
-
($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)5 3:18 pm OPN HCP 2100m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE COUNTIES CUP, 2nd/14, OPN HCP 2100m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.12.83/0.34.08
- Winner's time: 2.12.78
- Course: 6 - 0 - 4
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 10 - 0 - 2
- Neck second here over 2100m last start; stick with her.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES, 8th/10, OPN-SW&P 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.37.96/0.36.06
- Winner's time: 1.37.10
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 12 - 2 - 5
- Going: 23 - 3 - 8
- Backing up quickly. Latest 8th at Ellerslie; tough ask.
- Last start:
MARTIN COLLINS 162ND NEW ZEALAND CUP, 3rd/18, OPN HCP 3200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 3.33.84/0.38.70
- Winner's time: 3.33.05
- Course: 4 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 15 - 1 - 5
- 23 months winless; last start 3rd (5L) 3200m NZ Cup. Each way.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 1st/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.10.60/0.34.27
- Winner's time: 2.10.60
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 4
- Going: 10 - 4 - 2
- Ended drought with 3.5L win here at 2100m; top 4 claims again.
- Last start:
STEELFORM ROOFING GROUP WANGANUI CUP, 11th/14, OPN HCP 2040m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 2.07.17/0.36.25
- Winner's time: 2.05.73
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 12 - 1 - 2
- Settled back; made late ground. Fourth up, ready to figure.
- Last start:
G BRISTOL & SONS 2040, 4th/7, OPN HCP 2040m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.08.07/0.35.69
- Winner's time: 2.07.71
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 2
- Going: 15 - 1 - 2
- Winless this prep; fair 4th 2040m Wanganui. Getting filter; include.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE COUNTIES CUP, 12th/14, OPN HCP 2100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.13.19/0.33.75
- Winner's time: 2.12.78
- Course: 6 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Not beaten far lately; 12th over 2100m here; stewards' note; chance.
- Last start: NICOLA HUDSON THAMES HARCOURTS GOLD STAR, 7th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.18.12/0.36.04
- Winner's time: 2.17.63
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 23 - 3 - 7
- Capable but out of form; seventh over 2200m. Well placed this time.
- Last start:
ALMANZOR – PROVEN VALUE 1500, 8th/13, OPN HCP 1500m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.30.48/0.34.92
- Winner's time: 1.29.66
- Course: 6 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Unplaced in two since spell; 8th over 1500m at Ellerslie. Tested again.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 1600, 6th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.75/0.33.55
- Winner's time: 1.36.26
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Fought on gamely last start: 6th, 3L over 1600m here. Respect.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 3rd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.11.30/0.33.96
- Winner's time: 2.10.60
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Improved last start: third here over 2100m; among top chances.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 14th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.13.11/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 2.10.60
- Course: 7 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 10 - 2 - 2
- Going: 13 - 2 - 2
- Not much luck lately; 14th here over 2100m, 14L. Expect more here.
- Last start: FRANKLIN LONG ROOFING 2100, 4th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.11.49/0.34.90
- Winner's time: 2.11.17
- Course: 11 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Rare winner; last start 4th over 2100m here. Suited and in the mix.
- Last start: SHOW BY SKYCITY 1600, 4th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.68/0.34.43
- Winner's time: 1.36.26
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 2
- Building his fitness, 2.75L 4th here 1600m; ready to improve.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
- Last start:
-
($69,000, $22,200, $10,800, $6,000, $3,000, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800)6 
3:53 pm 3YO SW 1400m - $120,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS, 8th/11, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 70
- Time/600m: 1.27.72/0.39.06
- Winner's time: 1.26.53
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Resumes; Te Awamutu trial winner. Fourth at Ellerslie 1200m. Primed.
- Last start:
HAPPY HIRE 3YO 1200, 2nd/5, 3YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.11.80/0.34.41
- Winner's time: 1.11.77
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Won fresh at Cambridge Synth; placed 1200m Wanganui. Top 4 hope.
- Last start:
LASER PLUMBLING WAIHI BEACH 3YO, 2nd/9, 3YO SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.25.75/0.35.35
- Winner's time: 1.25.57
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Promising colt; last start 2nd, 1.3L off over 1400m Tauranga. Each way.
- Last start:
HAVE YOUR FUNCTION AT ARAWA PARK 1230, 1st/11, MDN 1230m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.11.29/0.34.59
- Winner's time: 1.11.29
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Fresh off a spell, won by 1.3L over 1230m at Arawa Park; follow.
- Last start:
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS, 9th/15, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.41.51/0.38.54
- Winner's time: 1.40.38
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Nice win two back, 9th in G1 2000 Guineas. Rough top 3 claims.
- Last start:
TRAVEL ADVOCATES MAIDEN 3YO 1400, 1st/11, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.22.63/0.32.94
- Winner's time: 1.22.63
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Last start: LASER PLUMBLING WAIHI BEACH 3YO, 6th/9, 3YO SW+P 1400m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.26.76/0.36.59
- Winner's time: 1.25.57
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Likes it wet; 6th at Tauranga 1400m, 7L back. Needs more.
- Last start:
TREVOR & CORALLIE EAGLE MEMORIAL 3YO, 9th/12, 3YO SW 1500m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.32.08/0.36.01
- Winner's time: 1.30.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- 9th, 7L, 1500m LR Trevor Eagle at Ellerslie; second-up winner, include.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TE AROHA, 2nd/14, MDN 1600m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.70/0.36.49
- Winner's time: 1.38.68
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Improved to run a nose second at Te Aroha 1600m. In the mix again.
- Last start: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERICA MILE, 6th/13, MDN 3YO 1600m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.38.60/0.34.19
- Winner's time: 1.37.99
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Peaking fitness; improved last start. 6th/1600m, 4.5L. Needs more.
- Last start: AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS, 15th/15, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.44.40/0.41.24
- Winner's time: 1.40.38
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; 15th over 1600m at Riccarton Nov 15. Can rebound.
- Last start:
JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL, 5th/12, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.23.16/0.35.00
- Winner's time: 1.22.27
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Closed from back for 5th over 1400m at Tauranga; peaking, a chance.
1-7 WAPA 18 Nov G OPN HCP 1150m (CWT) S T Collett 2nd: Vittorio Veneto 1:10.7 SHORT HEADGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Barrier Blindfold (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear changes: Brow Band off, Barrier Blindfold onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time), Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit onGear changes:
- Landlock (AUS): Shadow Roll on
- Poppa Dennis: Side Winkers on
- Taylor Square: Brow Band off, Barrier Blindfold on
- Tall Timber: Blinkers on
- Too Sweet: Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit on
- Last start:
-
($69,000, $22,200, $10,800, $6,000, $3,000, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800)7 4:28 pm OPN-SW&P 1200m - $120,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM COUNTIES BOWL, 2nd/12, OPN HCP 1100m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.03.48/0.32.72
- Winner's time: 1.03.25
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 10 - 4 - 4
- Going: 5 - 2 - 2
- Going well; placed all but one. Latest 2nd over 1100m here; can win.
- Last start: HAUNUI FARM COUNTIES BOWL, 10th/12, OPN HCP 1100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.04.18/0.33.32
- Winner's time: 1.03.25
- Course: 8 - 2 - 3
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 3
- Going: 12 - 2 - 4
- Average fresh 10th here over 1100m, 6L off; strong 2nd-up. Include.
- Last start: ALMANZOR – PROVEN VALUE 1500, 7th/13, OPN HCP 1500m
- Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.30.47/0.34.45
- Winner's time: 1.29.66
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- First run here; last start 7th, 1500m Ellerslie Nov 4; strong finisher.
- Last start:
ALMANZOR - PROVEN VALUE 1200, 1st/6, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.10.48/0.33.33
- Winner's time: 1.10.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 8 - 5 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Fresh off Oct 25 Ellerslie 1200m win; trialled well; big chance
- Last start: HAUNUI FARM COUNTIES BOWL, 3rd/12, OPN HCP 1100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.03.55/0.32.90
- Winner's time: 1.03.25
- Course: 3 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 6 - 3 - 1
- Going: 8 - 2 - 4
- 4yo gelding, multiple wins at trip; 2L 1100m defeat here; in the mix.
- Last start: HAUNUI FARM COUNTIES BOWL, 4th/12, OPN HCP 1100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.03.56/0.32.79
- Winner's time: 1.03.25
- Course: 8 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 4
- Going: 15 - 3 - 6
- Long odds; beaten 2L into fourth here over 1100m. Fitter now.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES, 11th/11, WFA F&M 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.24.42/0.36.78
- Winner's time: 1.21.92
- Course: 4 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 3
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES, 7th/11, WFA F&M 1400m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.22.84/0.35.18
- Winner's time: 1.21.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 3
- Forgive last run when 7th here over 1400m, 6L. Rates well; can rebound.
6-7 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Sweynesday 1:00.6 2 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Hoof Pads (Hind) (1st time), Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Hoof Pads (Hind) onGear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear changes:
- Master Fay (AUS): Hoof Pads (Hind) on
- Last start:
-
($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)8 5:03 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse7
1X714Mad Max(5g Savabeel (AUS) - Maxmara)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace136857.0Andrew Forsman--- Last start:
HR FISKEN & SONS 1400, 10th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.55/0.34.45
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 0
- Out of form; 10th here over 1400m two weeks ago, beaten 4L.
- Last start:
TAURANGA HARDWARE & PLUMBING 1200, 4th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.11.87/0.35.39
- Winner's time: 1.11.56
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 3
- Going: 15 - 2 - 5
- Third-up after Tauranga fourth; extra trip suits. Should run well.
- Last start:
WINDSOR PARK STUD RR&B LUNCHEON & YEARLING SALE 2ND MAY RATING 75, 9th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 224
- Time/600m: 1.42.59/0.37.62
- Winner's time: 1.41.46
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 14 - 2 - 3
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Resuming; 5th Avondale trial. Tenth fresh last prep. Claims if ready.
- Last start:
AIR WHANGANUI 1200, 5th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.10.60/0.35.10
- Winner's time: 1.09.83
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 10 - 1 - 2
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Out of form; 5th Wanganui 1200m two weeks ago, 5.5L. Not out of this.
- Last start: HR FISKEN & SONS 1400, 1st/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.22.88/0.33.05
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 1
- Going: 3 - 2 - 0
- In-form mare; last-start 1400m winner here. Can double up.
- Last start:
WINDSOR PARK STUD CANTERBURY BREEDERS' STAKES, 7th/14, F&M SW+P 1400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.22.00/0.33.39
- Winner's time: 1.21.53
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Pressed on early, faded to 7th in G3 1400m; worth another chance.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.22/0.34.12
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- There on the turn, battled on for 4th over 1400m here; a chance.
- Last start:
RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400, 10th/16, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 175
- Time/600m: 1.31.05/0.39.66
- Winner's time: 1.29.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 3
- Going: 5 - 1 - 3
- Resuming; 5th in Avondale trial. Proven fresh. Expect a bold return.
- Last start:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 1300, 2nd/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.16.70/0.32.73
- Winner's time: 1.16.42
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Close of late; 2nd over 1300m here four weeks ago. Leading chance.
- Last start:
AZTECH SIGNS 1600, 6th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.36.95/0.34.85
- Winner's time: 1.36.47
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 2 - 2
- Moderate recent form; sixth over 1600m at Tauranga. Ready to peak here.
- Last start: RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400, 16th/16, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 175
- Time/600m: 1.33.47/0.42.28
- Winner's time: 1.29.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 1
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Resuming, 5th Avondale trial. Might need it, but watch the market moves.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 14th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.30.86/0.42.78
- Winner's time: 1.23.38
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 3
- Going: 5 - 0 - 3
- Two back 6th; latest 14th, 44L. Capable on her day. Go again.
- Last start: SHOW BY SKYCITY 1600, 7th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.79/0.34.06
- Winner's time: 1.36.26
- Course: 5 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 8 - 3 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Ran on from back for 7th over 1600m here; fitter, include.
- Last start: HR FISKEN & SONS 1400, 6th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.36/0.33.99
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 2
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Winless 13 months; 6th, 3L here over 1400m. Should measure up.
- Last start:
BOB & COLLEEN DONALDSON MEMORIAL MILE, 8th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 133
- Time/600m: 1.41.90/0.36.78
- Winner's time: 1.41.04
- Course: 7 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 15 - 0 - 5
- Going: 14 - 2 - 1
- Resumes; Te Awamutu trial 5th. Expecting a strong fresh run.
5-7 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) E H Nicholas Wnr: Super Photon 1:00.9 HEAD5-7 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Have A Crack (AUS) 1:02.4 HEAD5-5 AVON 14 Nov S OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) W B Kennedy Wnr: Vegas Queen 1:01.4 HEAD5-7 WAPA 18 Nov G OPN HCP 1150m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Landlock (AUS) 1:10.7 SHORT HEADGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie on
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Nicconi County (AUS): Tongue Tie on
- Kabugee (AUS): Ear Covers Pre-Race off
- Last start:
%2c+steel+grey+sleeves+with+white+%26+purple+cuffs%2c+steel+grey+cap.jpg "Steel grey, purple & white stylised Logo (b&f), steel grey sleeves with white & purple cuffs, steel grey cap")
%2c_red_%26_white_chequered_sleeves_%26_cap.jpg "White, black & red stylised logo (b&f), red & white chequered sleeves, black & red quartered cap"){kind=logo}
%2c+gold+seam+(sleeves)%2c+black+cap+with+gold+seams.jpg "Black, stylised logo (f&b), gold seam (sleeves), black cap with gold seams")
%2c_white_armbands_%26_cap.jpg "Navy blue, white band with navy blue & red stylised logo (b&f), white armbands & cap"){kind=logo}
%2c+pink+%26+turquoise+halved+sleeves%2c+pink+cap.jpg "Turquoise, pink stylised logo (b&f), pink & turquoise halved sleeves, pink cap")
_%26_sleeves%2c_quartered_cap.jpg "Grey, dark blue stars (b&f) & sleeves, quartered cap")
+and+cap.jpg "Royal blue, gold lightning bolt (b&f) & cap")
%2c_sleeves_%26_cap_with_royal_blue_seams.jpg "Royal blue, yellow crown (b&f), sleeves & cap with royal blue seams")
%2c_gold_%26_lime_green_striped_sleeves_%26_gold_cap.jpg "Lime green, gold crown (b&f), gold & lime green striped sleeves & gold cap")
