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Auckland Thoroughbred Racing @ Ellerslie Last updated 25/12/2025 4:28pm
Friday, 26 Dec 2025
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Good4 3.30 pm 25/12/25
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382 Metres
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($46,000, $14,800, $7,200, $4,000, $2,000, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200)1 12:45 pm 2YO SW+P 1100m - $80,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse1
11Out Of The Blue(2g Tivaci (AUS) - Cornflower Blue)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace106558.0Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson--- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 62
- Time/600m: 0.45.87/0.32.99
- Winner's time: 0.45.87
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 2 - 0
- Talented, unbeaten in two; Riccarton last start winner. Big hope.
- Last start:
LEVIN JUMPOUTS TWO YEAR OLD, 2nd/8, 2YO SW+P 1100m - Days since last start: 26
- Time/600m: 1.05.83/0.33.94
- Winner's time: 1.05.82
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Narrow 2nd on debut over 1100m at Otaki; rates a leading chance.
- 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's Sword Of State gelding debuts; solid trials; consider.
- Last start:
INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC CONTROL 1100, 2nd/6, MDN 2YO 1100m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.06.06/0.36.11
- Winner's time: 1.05.76
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Made a bold debut for 2nd over 1100m here; worth following.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Ellerslie Oct 23 trial winner; has plenty of scope. Worth a look.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Lance Noble debutant; 800m Pukekohe trial sharp. Watch the market.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Unraced 2yo filly; two trials. Won Avondale Dec 16. Don't rule her 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
- Almanzor filly from Caminata on debut; trial winner. Market watch.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Frankel filly ex Summerland on debut; won Pukekohe trial. Watch market.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- 2yo Hellbent filly on debut; 3rd Ellerslie trial. Market moves key.
3-5 AVON 16 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) O P Bosson Wnr: Villing Ram 46.3 2 1/4 LEN, LEN2-5 AVON 16 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Shore Breeze (AUS) 45.9 HEAD1-6 AUCK 23 Oct S 2YO 800m (CWT) J J Fawcett 2nd: Vow Of Honour (AUS) 48.6 NECK1-6 COUN 9 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) W B Kennedy 2nd: Apache Warrior 47.5 3/4 LEN1-5 AVON 16 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) J J Doyle 2nd: Imperial Rose 44.7 1/2 LEN1-7 COUN 9 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) C J Grylls 2nd: Orient Sixty 46.7 3 1/2 LEN1-6 COUN 9 Dec G 2YO 800m (CWT) C J Grylls 2nd: Navy Lad 46.4 3/4 LEN3-6 AUCK 23 Oct S 2YO 800m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Perfect Pour 48.4 HEAD, 2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
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 changes:
- Ka Ron: Blinkers on
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($51,750, $16,650, $8,100, $4,500, $2,250, $1,350, $1,350, $1,350, $1,350, $1,350)2 1:22 pm 
F&M SW+P 1400m - $90,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse2
1X260Hitabell(4m Embellish - Anahita)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace47856.0Stephen Marsh--- Last start:
NHR GROUP 1300, 1st/9, OPN HCP 1300m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.18.73/0.34.87
- Winner's time: 1.18.73
- Course: 5 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Up in grade after 1300m fresh up here; stick with her.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.22.55/0.35.84
- Winner's time: 1.21.61
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Has the ability, forgive 10th Te Rapa 1400m, 6L; can bounce back.
- Last start:
J SWAP SPRINT, 9th/16, OPN HCP 1400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.22.50/0.35.59
- Winner's time: 1.21.61
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 11 - 5 - 0
- Going: 13 - 5 - 0
- Below par since 3-back win; 9th at 1400m Te Rapa. Capable.
- Last start:
MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES KAIMAI STAKES, 5th/11, OPN HCP 2000m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 314
- Time/600m: 2.08.37/0.33.53
- Winner's time: 2.07.85
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 2
- Fresh since Feb 15 Matamata 2000m 5th, beaten 3.5L; can win.
- Last start: J SWAP SPRINT, 15th/16, OPN HCP 1400m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.22.90/0.34.67
- Winner's time: 1.21.61
- Course: 5 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 3 - 0
- Going: 10 - 4 - 1
- Mixing form; last start 15th, 8L, 1400m Te Rapa. Can improve; consider.
- Last start: J SWAP SPRINT, 14th/16, OPN HCP 1400m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.22.81/0.35.58
- Winner's time: 1.21.61
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 12 - 2 - 4
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- Out of form; 14th over 1400m at Te Rapa, beaten 7L. Include here.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.23.18/0.34.11
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Freshened since 1400m Pukekohe win; trialled well. Hard to beat.
3-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: The Precursor (AUS) 1:05.3 HEAD, 1 1/2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Barrier Blanket
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, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
- Last start:
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($46,000, $14,800, $7,200, $4,000, $2,000, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200)3 1:58 pm MAAT 2100m - $80,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
COLIN WOOD 1560, 1st/10, MDN 1560m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.36.00/0.35.43
- Winner's time: 1.36.00
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Progressive; won Arawa Park 1560m by 0.8L. In the mix.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 9th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.12.35/0.34.06
- Winner's time: 2.11.36
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Maiden win two back at Te Aroha; ninth over 2100m at Pukekohe. Include.
- Last start:
REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 9th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.30.51/0.34.82
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 5 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Finished ninth 1500m Tauranga, btn 3.5L. Worth another chance.
- Last start:
TAB 2100, 2nd/6, Rating 60 HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.12.85/0.36.17
- Winner's time: 2.12.77
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- In form; latest 2100m second here. Should give backers a sight.
- Last start:
CUNNINGHAM DECORATING SERVICES 2000, 2nd/14, MDN 2000m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: -/0.38.63
- Winner's time: 2.05.36
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Back-to-back seconds; up in trip and warrants respect.
- Last start:
POWER FARMING MAIDEN 1600M, 3rd/7, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.70/0.37.95
- Winner's time: 1.38.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Improved latest: 3rd over 1600m at New Plymouth, beaten 4L. Include.
- Last start:
NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 2200, 1st/9, MDN 2200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.16.19/0.36.09
- Winner's time: 2.16.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Head win over 2200m at Te Aroha last start; hard to beat again.
- Last start:
JACKSON REEVES LAWYERS MAIDEN 2100, 1st/8, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.10.62/0.35.83
- Winner's time: 2.10.62
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Broke her maiden status with a good win last start. Stick with her.
- Last start: REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 10th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.30.62/0.34.93
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 4
- Lightly raced mare; 10th over 1500m at Tauranga, beaten 4L. Improving.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1600, 4th/12, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.38.69/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 1.38.17
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Has been thereabouts, and is some top 4 chance again.
- Last start:
MIKE FRASER-JONES @ BAYLEYS 2200, 3rd/8, MDN 2200m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 2.15.81/0.35.92
- Winner's time: 2.15.58
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- On pace at Te Aroha; strong 2200m third. Looks hard to beat.
- Last start: MIKE FRASER-JONES @ BAYLEYS 2200, 5th/8, MDN 2200m
- Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 2.16.89/0.37.22
- Winner's time: 2.15.58
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Out of the money; last start 5th, 7L, 2200m Te Aroha. Needs more.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: 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 (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Ear Covers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
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
Gear changes:
- Pure Bars: Side Winkers off, Ear Covers on
- Last start:
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($46,000, $14,800, $7,200, $4,000, $2,000, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200)4 2:33 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - $80,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse7
900X1Unison(6g Per Incanto (USA) - Ronda)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace106258.5Nick Kneebone--- Last start:
YOURRIDE 1200, 2nd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.10.36/0.34.10
- Winner's time: 1.10.22
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 2
- First-up 2nd, 0.8L off at Pukekohe 1200m. Respect.
- Last start:
HARRISONS 1100, 9th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.05.48/0.34.13
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- First-up ninth here over 1100m, beaten 6L. Not keen.
- Last start:
HIGHLINE THOROUGHBREDS 1300, 2nd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.16.80/0.34.38
- Winner's time: 1.16.32
- Course: 5 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 3
- Going: 5 - 0 - 3
- Encouraging fresh 2nd at Te Rapa (1300m, Dec 13). Hard to beat.
- Last start: HARRISONS 1100, 4th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.04.72/0.33.92
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Tried hard first-up when 4th over 1100m here. Strips fitter; in the mix.
- Last start:
PREZZY CARD 1300, 3rd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.18.68/0.34.67
- Winner's time: 1.18.49
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- First-up 3rd here, 1.1L off over 1300m. Fitter; in the mix.
- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 1550, 3rd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1550m - Days since last start: 149
- Time/600m: 1.33.00/0.35.13
- Winner's time: 1.32.38
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Fresh up; fitter after Pukekohe trial. Can take this out.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.17.48/0.34.98
- Winner's time: 1.17.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Ex Hong Kong gelding. Big winner fresh up, can repeat the dose.
- Last start: REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 2nd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.29.98/0.34.76
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 11 - 2 - 2
- Going: 9 - 0 - 3
- Has had back-to-back placings, latest a tough 2nd Tauranga 1500m.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 9th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 97
- Time/600m: 1.39.18/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 1.38.69
- Course: 7 - 0 - 4
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 0 - 1
- Returns from a spell; trial fifth at Pukekohe. Better for the run.
- Last start: PREZZY CARD 1300, 5th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.18.82/0.34.96
- Winner's time: 1.18.49
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Fitter now; 5th over 1300m here last start. Ready to win; must include.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 8th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.54/0.34.93
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 6 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 7 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Mixing her form this prep. 8th 1400m Pukekohe, 3.5L. Can rebound.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 1500, 3rd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.30.19/0.34.39
- Winner's time: 1.30.02
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Promising lightly raced mare, 3rd last start. Hard to beat here.
- Last start: YOURRIDE 1200, 8th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.11.02/0.34.28
- Winner's time: 1.10.22
- Course: 7 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Finished eighth last time out. Not the worst at odds.
- Last start:
POWERTURF 1200, 3rd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.12.51/0.34.02
- Winner's time: 1.12.24
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Second-up. Resumed 3rd here over 1200m; extra trip suits; can figure.
- Last start:
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI NEW ZEALAND OAKS, 11th/15, 3YOF SW 2400m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 279
- Time/600m: 2.31.50/0.36.90
- Winner's time: 2.29.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 2
- Resuming; recent trial winner. Won 1200m at Taupo. May need the run.
- Last start:
ICON SECURITY 1300, 3rd/9, Rating 60 HCP 1300m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.17.74/0.34.93
- Winner's time: 1.17.48
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 0 - 3
- Going well recently including a last start third. Stick with her.
- Last start: HIGHLINE THOROUGHBREDS 1300, 11th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.17.96/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 1.16.32
- Course: 7 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 14 - 1 - 3
- Going: 22 - 3 - 6
- Has been winless 22 months. 11th at Te Rapa last start; pass.
4-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: The Precursor (AUS) 1:05.3 HEAD5-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) S T Collett Wnr: Hakushu (AUS) 1:07.5 1 1/2 LEN1-7 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) G Rooke 2nd: Egyptian Queen 1:05.4 2 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Blinkers onGear: Barrier Extension, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear changes:
- Wind Rush: Side Winkers off, Blinkers on
- The Exponent: Blinkers off
- High Emotion: Side Winkers on
- Last start:
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($46,000, $14,800, $7,200, $4,000, $2,000, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200, $1,200)5 3:08 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - $80,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
LINDAUER STEWARDS STAKES, 7th/11, OPN HCP 1200m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 41
- Time/600m: 1.11.39/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.10.32
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 2
- Going: 11 - 1 - 5
- Out of the money lately; 7th at Riccarton, beaten 6L. Can atone.
- Last start:
NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK WARSTEP STAKES, 8th/16, 3YOF SW 2000m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 244
- Time/600m: 2.11.68/0.40.50
- Winner's time: 2.10.00
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 2 - 3
- Resumes; 8th in Matamata trial. Won first-up Riccarton 1200m; contender
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 5th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.39/0.34.66
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 21 - 3 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Unplaced in 3 this prep; latest 5th 1400m Pukekohe. Needs to lift.
- Last start:
PATHWAYS – THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS 1200, 1st/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.09.76/0.34.44
- Winner's time: 1.09.76
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 3 - 1
- First-up Te Rapa 1200m win; fitter now, so go again.
- Last start:
WELLINGTON SEAMARKET SPRINT, 1st/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.08.02/0.31.96
- Winner's time: 1.08.02
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 10 - 3 - 2
- First-up winner at Trentham over 1200m by a head. In top order; chance.
- Last start: HARRISONS 1100, 6th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.05.00/0.34.78
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 8 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 11 - 1 - 2
- Going: 10 - 2 - 3
- Long odds last time; 6th, 3L over 1100m here. Fitter, can improve.
- Last start: HARRISONS 1100, 3rd/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.04.71/0.33.67
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Encouraging first-up third here over 1100m on 29 Nov; should run well.
- Last start:
CANTEC SERVICES 1400, 9th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.24.68/0.36.31
- Winner's time: 1.23.43
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 16 - 1 - 6
- Going: 12 - 1 - 4
- Resumes. Fitter for a recent trial at Pukekohe. Watch closely.
- Last start: HARRISONS 1100, 11th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.05.64/0.35.14
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 4 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 3
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- No go last time out. Better suited here. Stick with her.
- Last start: HARRISONS 1100, 7th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1100m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.05.08/0.33.87
- Winner's time: 1.04.50
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Course and distance winner two starts back but didn't flatter last time
- Last start: HIGHLINE THOROUGHBREDS 1300, 11th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.17.96/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 1.16.32
- Course: 7 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 21 - 3 - 5
- Going: 22 - 3 - 6
- Has been winless 22 months. 11th at Te Rapa last start; pass.
8-8 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R Hutchings Wnr: Azeezle (AUS) 1:05.8 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Brow Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
- Last start:
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($155,250, $49,950, $24,300, $13,500, $6,750, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050)6 
3:43 pm 3YO SW 1400m - $270,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS, 2nd/15, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 41
- Time/600m: 1.40.39/0.37.01
- Winner's time: 1.40.38
- Course: 2 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Close 1600m Riccarton second; ready to return to winning ways.
- Last start:
BONECRUSHER STAKES, 1st/11, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.22.21/0.33.96
- Winner's time: 1.22.21
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 2 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 1
- Has won two straight, latest 1400m Pukekohe. Rates highly.
- Last start: AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS, 5th/15, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 41
- Time/600m: 1.40.90/0.37.84
- Winner's time: 1.40.38
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Promising colt; 3L 5th over 1600m at Riccarton. Solid top-3 hope.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 1400, 7th/9, 3YO SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 52
- Time/600m: 1.25.18/0.34.45
- Winner's time: 1.24.70
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Out of the money lately; 7th here over 1400m, btn 3L. Top 4 player.
- Last start:
HIREPOOL, 1st/9, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 1.23.71/0.36.13
- Winner's time: 1.23.71
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Turned his form around with a good win last start. This is tougher.
- Last start:
SISTEMA 1400, 11th/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 69
- Time/600m: 1.25.06/0.34.81
- Winner's time: 1.24.28
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Handy type resuming; Avondale trial 4th; not out of this.
- Last start:
BARNESWOOD FARM 53RD NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS, 1st/12, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 48
- Time/600m: 1.35.09/0.32.58
- Winner's time: 1.35.09
- Course: 2 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 2 - 0
- Unbeaten in three, G1 1000 Guineas winner; hard to beat again.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Is on debut and will need the experience.
4-9 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) O P Bosson Wnr: Crocetti 1:05.6 1 LEN2-6 AVON 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) S R Weatherley Wnr: The Underbelly 1:05.7 NECK4-7 AVON 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Liechtenstein 1:05.8 NECK1-10 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) T Mitchell 2nd: Be Water (AUS) 1:05.1 HEADGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band on, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Shadow Roll off, Blinkers on, Nose Band onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll off, Nose Band onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- He Who Dares: Shadow Roll off, Blinkers on, Nose Band on
- Fat Cat (AUS): Shadow Roll off, Nose Band on
- Last start:
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($155,250, $49,950, $24,300, $13,500, $6,750, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050, $4,050)7 4:18 pm 3YOF SW 1600m - $270,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: BARNESWOOD FARM 53RD NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS, 2nd/12, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 48
- Time/600m: 1.35.48/0.32.78
- Winner's time: 1.35.09
- Course: 5 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Consistent mare; 2nd over 1600m at Riccarton. Big chance again.
- Last start:
THE O'LEARYS FILLIES STAKES, 1st/9, 3YOF SW 1340m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.19.52/0.35.67
- Winner's time: 1.19.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Wanganui LR O'Learys winner; unbeaten in two, more to come.
- Last start:
TREVOR & CORALLIE EAGLE MEMORIAL 3YO, 1st/12, 3YO SW 1500m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.30.92/0.35.00
- Winner's time: 1.30.92
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Has won 2 of her 4 starts, and she can win again.
- Last start: THE O'LEARYS FILLIES STAKES, 9th/9, 3YOF SW 1340m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.20.03/0.35.50
- Winner's time: 1.19.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Promising filly who last start finished ninth. Not out of this.
- Last start: TREVOR & CORALLIE EAGLE MEMORIAL 3YO, 2nd/12, 3YO SW 1500m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.31.27/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.30.92
- Course: 3 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Consistent; 2nd here over 1500m last time. Capable of breaking through.
- Last start: THE O'LEARYS FILLIES STAKES, 4th/9, 3YOF SW 1340m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.19.81/0.35.05
- Winner's time: 1.19.52
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Up in trip after 4th over 1340m at Wanganui; right race, goes close.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1600, 1st/14, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.38.24/0.33.77
- Winner's time: 1.38.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Is improving and was a good last start winner. Stick with her.
- Last start: THE O'LEARYS FILLIES STAKES, 8th/9, 3YOF SW 1340m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.20.00/0.35.63
- Winner's time: 1.19.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Beaten 3 lengths into eighth when resuming, Expect better here.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 1st/10, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.26.16/0.35.44
- Winner's time: 1.26.16
- Course: 3 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 2
- Was a deserved winner last time out, and has to be respected.
- Last start:
SHACKELL ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 3YO 1400, 1st/11, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.22.36/0.35.05
- Winner's time: 1.22.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Progressive filly. Got off the mark last start. Hard to beat again.
- Last start: BARNESWOOD FARM 53RD NEW ZEALAND 1000 GUINEAS, 11th/12, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 48
- Time/600m: 1.36.42/0.33.00
- Winner's time: 1.35.09
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Has been freshened up, and can figure in the top 4 here.
9-9 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) V A Colgan Wnr: Crocetti 1:05.6 1 LEN3-8 AVON 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Cartwright Wnr: Midori Burly (AUS) 1:06.6 NECK, 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Fairy Dream: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Stella Ma Bella (AUS): Side Winkers on
- Last start:
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($71,875, $23,125, $11,250, $6,250, $3,125, $1,875, $1,875, $1,875, $1,875, $1,875)8 4:53 pm 
SP COND 2400m - $125,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse17
97230Sprezzatura(4m Super Seth (AUS) - Sopra Tutto)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace36254.0Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray--- Last start:
THE DUNCAN DENTAL TAURANGA TWILIGHT CUP, 1st/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.10.64/0.34.48
- Winner's time: 2.10.64
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 4
- Won Pukekohe, then 2100m Tauranga by 1.3L. Can win again.
- Last start:
MVP CARS 2100, 1st/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.11.35/0.35.75
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Is good enough to figure in the top 4 here.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 1st/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.11.36/0.33.66
- Winner's time: 2.11.36
- Course: 7 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 2 - 3
- Snapped long drought in 2100m Pukekohe head win; hard to beat again.
- Last start: THE DUNCAN DENTAL TAURANGA TWILIGHT CUP, 2nd/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.10.84/0.34.22
- Winner's time: 2.10.64
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 4
- Fitter; close to a win after 2100m Tauranga 2nd. Each way player.
- Last start: MVP CARS 2100, 8th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.12.54/0.37.73
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 5 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time out when fo
- Last start: THE DUNCAN DENTAL TAURANGA TWILIGHT CUP, 3rd/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.11.04/0.34.34
- Winner's time: 2.10.64
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 1 - 3
- Scored over 2200m at Te Aroha two back then was third. Wach way value.
- Last start:
SKYCITY HAMILTON WAIKATO CUP, 5th/14, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.27.35/0.36.47
- Winner's time: 2.26.49
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 0 - 2
- Finished fifth in Group 3 company last time out. Each way value.
- Last start:
CURE KIDS 2400, 1st/8, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2400m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.33.69/0.34.73
- Winner's time: 2.33.69
- Course: 10 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 3
- Handy mare, 2400m winner here last start; going well, in the mix.
- Last start: MVP CARS 2100, 4th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.12.28/0.37.08
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 0
- Finished fourth at Te Rapa last Saturday. Chance if she backs up.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2100, 2nd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.11.16/0.34.13
- Winner's time: 2.10.60
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Worked home well to finish second last start. Each way claims.
- Last start:
VOMO RACING FOR CUREKIDS 2100, 1st/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.13.29/0.36.23
- Winner's time: 2.13.29
- Course: 7 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 0 - 4
- Recent merit; won here LTO on soft upped in trip. Going okay; chance.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 1st/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.16.86/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 1
- Improved to win by 1.75L at Te Rapa (2200m, soft); rates highly again.
- Last start:
LODGE COMMERCIAL/DUNSTAN QUALIFIER, 4th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2400m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.31.48/0.38.19
- Winner's time: 2.31.28
- Course: 9 - 0 - 5
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 3
- Going: 12 - 1 - 5
- Went down narrowly last start, finishing third at Pukekohe. Include.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.17.17/0.35.21
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Mixing his form, but did ran a much improved race last start. Include.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 8th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.17.99/0.35.75
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 1
- Hit the frame two starts ago but couldn't match it last start. Include.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 4th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.17.39/0.34.59
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 2
- Stepping up in trip after finishing fourth over 2200m at Te Rapa last ti
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.34.92/0.41.26
- Winner's time: 2.31.28
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 2
- Promising mare who last start finished close up in third. Go again.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 3rd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.17.30/0.35.62
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 4
- Ran a much better race last time out for third. Include in all combos.
- Last start: MVP CARS 2100, 9th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 2.12.89/0.38.49
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 8 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 19 - 2 - 3
- Struggling to break through this campaign. Watch the markets.
- Last start:
RITCHIE MURRAY RACING, 3rd/8, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 2.10.98/0.35.57
- Winner's time: 2.10.71
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Was much better at Ruakaka last start. Stick with him.
2-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1300m (CWT) T Mitchell Wnr: Knights Realm 1:18.4 1 1/4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Roctave: Blinkers on
- Prometheus: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($287,500, $92,500, $45,000, $25,000, $12,500, $7,500, $7,500, $7,500, $7,500, $7,500)9 
5:28 pm WFA 2000m - $500,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse4
58X08Whangaehu(7g Proisir (AUS) - Pinot Grieve)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace19659.0Bill Thurlow and Sam O’Malley--- Last start:
TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC, 2nd/10, WFA 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.10/0.33.21
- Winner's time: 1.36.09
- Course: 6 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 22 - 3 - 8
- Fav last time; streak snapped with 2nd at Trentham 1600m. Can rebound.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES, 2nd/10, OPN-SW&P 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.37.13/0.35.65
- Winner's time: 1.37.10
- Course: 10 - 6 - 3
- Distance: 7 - 5 - 1
- Going: 21 - 7 - 8
- Beaten a head when 2nd here over 1600m; hard to beat now.
- Last start: BRAT CUP, 4th/14, -, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.02.58/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 1
- Five-year-old entire who races well over this distance. Include.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 61
- Time/600m: 1.44.73/0.38.05
- Winner's time: 1.42.29
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 2
- Going: 21 - 4 - 7
- Well held at both runs this time in. The extra trip suits. Taking notes.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE COUNTIES CUP, 3rd/14, OPN HCP 2100m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.12.84/0.33.90
- Winner's time: 2.12.78
- Course: 9 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 1 - 3
- Kept coming last time out to finish in the money over 2100m. Roughie.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 2100, 2nd/14, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.10.39/0.34.19
- Winner's time: 2.10.36
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 17 - 1 - 3
- Better run last start when a head back over 2100m. Harder here.
- Last start: TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC, 3rd/10, WFA 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.11/0.33.07
- Winner's time: 1.36.09
- Course: 7 - 2 - 4
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 3
- Going: 12 - 5 - 5
- Consistent mare, winless; close 3rd Trentham 1600m. Rates highly.
- Last start: TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC, 4th/10, WFA 1600m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.38/0.33.75
- Winner's time: 1.36.09
- Course: 5 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 12 - 6 - 2
- Genuine galloper second-up after 4th over 1600m; fitter, can win.
- Last start:
CAL ISUZU STAKES, 4th/7, WFA F&M 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.36.26/0.34.40
- Winner's time: 1.35.88
- Course: 5 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 12 - 3 - 6
- Midfield in G2 Lady Norrie 1600m, 2.5L off; up in trip, goes close.
- Last start: CAL ISUZU STAKES, 3rd/7, WFA F&M 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.36.06/0.33.76
- Winner's time: 1.35.88
- Course: 6 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 13 - 3 - 6
- Handy mare who finished third last start. Value top 4 claims.
4-6 WODV 2 Dec G OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) R Mudhoo Wnr: Silent Is Gold (AUS) 59.0 1 1/4 LEN2-8 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R T Elliot Wnr: Azeezle (AUS) 1:05.8 1/2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates on, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Bar Plates (Front) off, Blinkers off, Approved Plates onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear changes:
- Kingswood (GB): Side Winkers on
- Legarto: Bar Plates (Front) off, Blinkers off, Approved Plates on
- Last start:
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($63,250, $20,350, $9,900, $5,500, $2,750, $1,650, $1,650, $1,650, $1,650, $1,650)10 6:08 pm 
SP COND 1500m - $110,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse5
565X1Altari(4g Savabeel (AUS) - Bohemian Lily)17
5X809Winch (B1)(4g Thunder Down Under (AUS) - Couleur De Rose)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace166856.0Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson--144554.0Stephen Ralph--- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 1st/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.22.97/0.33.77
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 4 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 2 - 1
- Progressive; chasing a hat-trick after 1400m Pukekohe win. Big chance.
- Last start:
HR FISKEN & SONS 1400, 5th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.23.29/0.34.62
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Handy gelding who is racing well, including a solid fifth last start.
- Last start:
ROTHLEY 2100, 2nd/17, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.13.49/0.34.24
- Winner's time: 2.13.33
- Course: 6 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 15 - 1 - 6
- Yet to break through this campaign but hasn't been far away. Include.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 2nd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.22.98/0.33.79
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 6 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 3
- Went down narrowly last start, and is ready to win now.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.30.02/0.33.68
- Winner's time: 1.30.02
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Was a first-up winner last start at Pukekohe, scoring by a head over 150
- Last start: PATHWAYS – THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS 1200, 5th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.10.24/0.34.44
- Winner's time: 1.09.76
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 1
- Was not far away last time out. Don't drop him.
- Last start: PREZZY CARD 1300, 1st/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.18.49/0.34.85
- Winner's time: 1.18.49
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Consistent galloper who has had two runs back from a spell and won both.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 4th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.15/0.33.82
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Has found it hard to win another race. Not out of this.
- Last start: REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 1st/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.29.98/0.34.82
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 6 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 2 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Tough winner at Tauranga last time out. Go again.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.23.18/0.34.11
- Winner's time: 1.23.18
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Freshened since 1400m Pukekohe win; trialled well. Hard to beat.
- Last start: PREZZY CARD 1300, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.18.63/0.35.33
- Winner's time: 1.18.49
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Was beaten just 0.8 lengths when second at his last start. Each way.
- Last start:
NORWEGIAN PARK MILE, 5th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.37.98/0.35.97
- Winner's time: 1.37.72
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Was not far away last time out. Not the worst at a price.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 3rd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.13/0.33.65
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 3 - 1
- Ran a much better race last time out. Worth including in all combos.
- Last start: POWERTURF 1200, 1st/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.12.24/0.34.48
- Winner's time: 1.12.24
- Course: 2 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Kept her unblemished record at this course intact fresh. Go again.
- Last start:
ANCROFT STUD 1400 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE), 1st/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.24.36/0.35.62
- Winner's time: 1.24.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Might find this too tough. Taking notes this time.
- Last start: REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1500, 4th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.30.29/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.29.98
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Fitter and near a win after a 1500m Tauranga 4th; a stern test.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.31.49/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.30.22
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- 9th over 1500m at Tauranga; form poor. Struggling???easy to oppose.
3-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: The Precursor (AUS) 1:05.3 HEAD, 1 1/2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit on, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Standard Bit off, Lugging Bit on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Barrier Blindfold, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, 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, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Bar Plates (Front) onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Moxie (AUS): Standard Bit off, Lugging Bit on, Nose Band on
- Summerston: Bar Plates (Front) on
- Last start:
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