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Racing Taupo @ Taupo Last updated 25/12/2025 3:36pm
Sunday, 28 Dec 2025
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Soft5 9.01 am 23/12/25
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Weather
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Track
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Straight
320 Metres
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($10,360, $3,330, $1,665, $925, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370)1 12:40 pm MDN 1800m - $18,500 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse10
7X733French Thinker (AUS)(4m So You Think - French Success)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace35256.5Kelly Van Dyk--- Last start:
COVENTINA BAY MAIDEN 2000, 6th/7, MDN 2000m - Days since last start: 53
- Time/600m: 2.06.45/0.37.10
- Winner's time: 2.04.83
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Placed two back; unplaced over 2000m last time. Top 4 value..
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1600, 3rd/14, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.48/0.34.32
- Winner's time: 1.38.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Second straight placing; 3rd over 1600m at Pukekohe. Going well.
- Last start:
NETWORK VISUALS 2200, 3rd/10, MDN HWT 2200m - Days since last start: 217
- Time/600m: 2.23.58/0.39.13
- Winner's time: 2.22.91
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Resumes; Pukekohe trial sixth. Last prep 1600m fifth. Set to go.
- Last start:
MAGIC MAGGIE MCQUILLAN MEMORIAL 1600, 10th/12, MAAT 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.41/0.35.98
- Winner's time: 1.37.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Beaten 5.5L fifth at Wanganui; held at Trentham. Unlikely to figure.
- Last start:
KIWI BUS BUILDERS MAIDEN 1500, 5th/14, MDN 1500m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.31.02/0.36.61
- Winner's time: 1.30.22
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Average return; beaten 5L over 1500m at Tauranga. Not for us..
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Dundeel gelding out of stakes winner Our Ella Belle; five trials; watch.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1600, 10th/14, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.75/0.34.41
- Winner's time: 1.38.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Honest so far; boxed on for 10th. Longer trip suits; in the mix.
- Last start:
SCOTT’S AG CONTRACTING MDN 3YO 1600M, 5th/9, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 18
- Time/600m: 1.39.14/0.36.06
- Winner's time: 1.38.73
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Maiden gelding; improved to 5th over 1600m. In the mix again.
- Last start:
MVS EQUINE MAIDEN 3YO 1400, 6th/10, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.22.92/0.34.51
- Winner's time: 1.22.12
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut sixth, 5L, 1400m Te Aroha; lighter weight suits. Can win.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 1.35.94/0.36.11
- Winner's time: 1.35.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Strong late for third over 1600m at Ruakaka; in the mix again.
- Last start:
JACKSON REEVES LAWYERS MAIDEN 2100, 3rd/8, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 2.11.07/0.36.60
- Winner's time: 2.10.62
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Improved latest; third over 2100m at Tauranga. Solid top 4 chance.
- Last start:
COLIN WOOD 1560, 6=/10, MDN 1560m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.36.52/0.36.09
- Winner's time: 1.36.00
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Midfield at Arawa Park 1560m, 3L off; first time longer - may struggle
- Last start:
APPARELMASTER WAIKATO MAIDEN 1400, Pth/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: 1.22.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Well beaten on debut; pulled up over 1400m at Te Aroha. Not here.
- Last start:
BELL & GRAHAM 3YO 1600, 12th/14, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: -/0.37.13
- Winner's time: 1.37.58
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Maiden, 1st prep; three unplaced; 12th 1600m Matamata; roughie.
- Last start:
KIWI BUS BUILDERS MAIDEN 1500, 9th/14, MDN 1500m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.31.49/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.30.22
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- 4th run back, out of form; hard to fancy. Taking notes.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1600, 9th/12, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.39.36/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 1.38.17
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut miss, then 7L 9th at Ellerslie 1600m. Well placed. Include.
6-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1300m (CWT) A J Simon Wnr: Loopy Farooki 1:19.1 1/2 LEN5-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1300m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Loopy Farooki 1:19.1 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll off, Visor Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Redletterday: Shadow Roll off, Visor Blinkers on
- Phyllis Claire: Nose Band on
- Last start:
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($10,360, $3,330, $1,665, $925, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370)2 1:15 pm MDN 1100m - $18,500 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse4
7X0Que Syrah Syrah(4g Proisir (AUS) - Cabsav)10
59X85Hit 'n' Run(4m Belardo (IRE) - Our Sweetheart)14
Roc de Night Away(3f Contributer (IRE) - Roc de Chine (AUS))DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace144558.5Mark Forbes--124756.5Kelly Van Dyk--164555.0Darryn & Briar Weatherley--- Last start:
PHELAN RACING, 9th/10, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 142
- Time/600m: 1.18.38/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 1.17.08
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Fresh; Avondale trial placed. First-up 5th last prep; will improve.
- Last start:
PROPERTY BROKERS TE AROHA MAIDEN 1150, 12th/13, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.09.06/0.35.93
- Winner's time: 1.07.96
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Fitter second-up after 12th at Te Aroha (1150m), beaten 7L; can feature.
- Last start:
PIAKO RURAL SERVICES MAIDEN 1150, 6th/11, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.08.34/0.34.45
- Winner's time: 1.07.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Long odds L/S; 6th, 4L off over 1150m at Te Aroha. First-up tested.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.09.25/0.35.48
- Winner's time: 1.07.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resumed, 11th beaten 9L over 1150m at Te Aroha; fitter; rates highly.
- Last start:
EWEN & WILCOX 1400, 9th/10, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 571
- Time/600m: 1.31.88/0.42.00
- Winner's time: 1.27.34
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Fresh; Pukekohe trial place. Opened last prep 7th; will improve.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS MONARCH, 6th/11, MDN 3YO 1150m - Days since last start: 47
- Time/600m: 1.09.95/0.36.30
- Winner's time: 1.09.03
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- 6th on debut at Te Aroha; can improve. Rough top 4 claims.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Shalaa colt for Wendover; debut, fitter after trial placing. Include.
- Last start:
WAIKATO DRAUGHT - CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 1200, 7th/13, MDN 2YO&UP 1200m - Days since last start: 211
- Time/600m: 1.15.86/0.38.77
- Winner's time: 1.14.20
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 3
- Resumes after 211 days; 3/3 first-up placings; hard to beat.
- Last start:
CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE 1230, 2nd/9, MDN 1230m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.14.26/0.36.15
- Winner's time: 1.13.97
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Strong debut: 2nd by 1.75L over 1230m at Arawa Park; leading chance.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.12.27/0.33.59
- Winner's time: 1.12.01
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Improved last start, fifth over 1200m at Tauranga. Can win this.
- Last start:
GOLD TRAIL STAKES, 10th/10, 3YOF SW 1200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 113
- Time/600m: 1.14.49/0.36.85
- Winner's time: 1.13.26
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Resumes off spell; Te Awamutu trial win. Ninth here 1100m; ready.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Churchill filly debuting for Shawan; smart trial. Should run well.
- 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 3yo filly; smart Dec 9 800m 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
- Debut 3yo filly. Trialled OK, watch the market. Include in top 4.
- Last start:
MATT EDWARDS – LIME GROUP MILE, 7th/11, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 211
- Time/600m: 1.42.99/0.40.34
- Winner's time: 1.41.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumes; Avondale trial place. Sixth fresh Matamata 1400m. Chance.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 2nd/10, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.12.31/0.35.03
- Winner's time: 1.12.10
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Solid effort last start when resuming, and he is right in this.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Making her debut by Circus Maximus ex Biddable; won trial; in mix.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Filly by Darci Brahma-Thalassa, debutant; three trials; a chance
- Last start:
WILSON LIVESTOCK, 7th/9, MDN 2YO 1100m - Days since last start: 251
- Time/600m: 1.08.22/0.36.15
- Winner's time: 1.06.86
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumes; 4th in latest Pukekohe trial. Respect leading stable.
3-7 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Ifbymagic 45.7 1/2 LEN, SHORT NECK2-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) M Cameron Wnr: Victor Tango 1:05.5 2 LEN3-7 WAPA 29 Oct S 2YO 850m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Princess Elsa 51.6 NECK, LEN3-10 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Scarlett Spell 1:05.1 HEAD, 2 1/2 LEN1-6 WAPA 18 Nov G MDN 850m (CWT) J Nishizuka 2nd: Written Glow (AUS) 52.0 NOSE1-8 WAPA 18 Nov G MDN 850m (CWT) S T Collett 2nd: Ruby Rush 52.2 1 LEN1-7 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) C J Grylls 2nd: Tulsa Turnaround 46.1 4 LEN3-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) D J Danis Wnr: Rose Symphony 46.1 NECK, 3 1/2 LEN3-7 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: Battle Tycoon (AUS) 45.9 2 1/4 LEN, 3/4 LEN1-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) L H Satherley 2nd: Laura 1:05.6 2 1/2 LEN5-7 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) N S Parmar Wnr: Written Glow (AUS) 46.1 4 LEN4-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Biding My Time 1:05.6 2 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Ear Covers (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Ear Covers onGear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Bandages (1st time), Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers off, Concussion Plates (Front) on, Bandages on, Shadow Roll onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers on, Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Tongue Tie offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Watch Me Go (AUS): Shadow Roll on
- The Kingsman: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers off, Concussion Plates (Front) on, Bandages on, Shadow Roll on
- Van Damme: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Dorothea: Side Winkers on, Tongue Tie on
- Show Your Ace: Tongue Tie off
- Last start:
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($10,360, $3,330, $1,665, $925, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370)3 1:50 pm MDN 3YO 1200m - $18,500 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse10
4Kakasisisi(3f Yes Yes Yes (AUS) - Kakariki)12
Pilates(3f Savabeel (AUS) - Splits)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace165055.5Lance Noble--174755.5Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson--- Last start:
MASTER BUILDERS-TAUPŌ, 3rd/14, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 79
- Time/600m: 1.20.60/0.36.65
- Winner's time: 1.20.15
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Resuming; Pukekohe trial 4th. Third here 1300m last prep. Ready.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 7th/8, MDN 2YO 1200m - Days since last start: 196
- Time/600m: 1.21.38/0.42.28
- Winner's time: 1.18.13
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut $3.10 fave at Matamata 1200m, 7th; off since, has upside.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Vadamos colt ex Kaleidoscope debuts; fifth in trial; don't dismiss.
- Last start:
RYDGES AIRPORT THREE-YEAR-OLD SPRINT, 2nd/9, MDN 3YO 1000m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 0.56.56/0.32.04
- Winner's time: 0.56.33
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Good first-up 2nd at Trentham 1000m; fitter, worth following up.
- Last start:
LEVIN THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS FORUM MAIDEN, 2nd/12, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.11.15/0.35.32
- Winner's time: 1.10.87
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 3
- Placed both at trip; last start 2nd 1200m Otaki. Should go well.
- Last start:
LANCE LAWSON 1230, 2nd/10, MDN 3YO 1230m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.13.30/0.35.84
- Winner's time: 1.13.28
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Promising debut: showed pace, nose 2nd over 1230m. Top chance.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS COUNTRY MAIDEN 1150, 2nd/13, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.07.09/0.34.02
- Winner's time: 1.06.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Trialled well; solid 2nd on debut. Better for run, big chance.
- Last start:
PIAKO RURAL SERVICES MAIDEN 1150, 3rd/11, MDN 1150m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.07.88/0.33.21
- Winner's time: 1.07.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Trial winner; tough debut 3rd over 1150m at Te Aroha. Each way player.
- Last start:
MLAADI LAURICH (YOUNG LAURICH'S), 5th/8, MDN 2YO 1150m - Days since last start: 209
- Time/600m: 1.14.10/0.39.36
- Winner's time: 1.12.07
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Fresh. Taupo trial placegetter; fifth at Te Aroha. Chance if ready.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.07.41/0.33.90
- Winner's time: 1.06.19
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- 4th on debut, 7L off over 1150m at Te Aroha. Improves; can measure up.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- 3YO filly on debut; Pukekohe trial winner. Has to be respected.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debutant from Walker/Bergerson; Dec 9 Pukekohe trial winner. Each way.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut 3yo filly; solid trials and a good gate. Keep safe first-up.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Making her debut. Darci Brahma-Thalassa. 3 trials; 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
- Swiss Ace-Red Flag debutant; fourth in trial. Not to be underestimated.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Well-bred Contributer filly on debut; trial 3rd. 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
- Ocean Park filly ex Urulu on debut; fifth in trial. Watch market moves.
4-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) C J Grylls Wnr: Pilates 1:04.3 3 LEN5-7 WAPA 18 Nov G MDN 1150m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Alezando 1:08.6 2 LEN2-8 TAUP 30 Oct S MDN 3YO 900m (CWT) V A Colgan Wnr: Faithful Warrior (AUS) 56.4 HEAD1-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) L H Satherley 2nd: Laura 1:05.6 2 1/2 LEN1-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) O P Bosson 2nd: Misissipi Gambler 1:04.3 3 LEN2-7 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: Written Glow (AUS) 46.1 4 LEN5-7 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) N S Parmar Wnr: Written Glow (AUS) 46.1 4 LEN4-8 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) C R Barnes Wnr: Sarti 45.9 LEN3-9 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) D J Danis Wnr: Rose Symphony 46.1 NECK, 3 1/2 LEN5-7 AVON 16 Dec G MDN 800m (CWT) S T Collett Wnr: Flashback 45.6 NECKGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Ear Covers (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Nose Band on, Tongue Tie 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: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes:
- Spark: Ear Covers on
- Flyhalf (AUS): Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
- Last start:
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($17,250, $5,550, $2,700, $1,500, $750, $450, $450, $450, $450, $450)4 2:29 pm OPN HCP 1400m - $30,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
MAKITA OPEN 1800M, 7th/7, OPN HCP 1800m - Days since last start: 134
- Time/600m: 1.58.05/0.37.10
- Winner's time: 1.56.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 1
- Going: 11 - 3 - 2
- Resuming; Matamata trial 5th. Last prep 3rd Arawa 1560m. Ready to fire.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES, 6th/10, OPN-SW&P 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.37.69/0.35.79
- Winner's time: 1.37.10
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 4
- Going: 11 - 3 - 3
- Two placings, then below best on soft at 1600m Ellerslie; leading hope.
- Last start:
JENNIAN HOMES 1200, 10th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.08.71/0.34.04
- Winner's time: 1.07.90
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 1
- Out of form last two; 10th at Trentham 1200m, worth including.
- Last start:
TAYLOR PROPERTY PLUS SPRING SPRINT, 10th/11, OPN HCP 1400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.18/0.34.33
- Winner's time: 1.22.88
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 21 - 2 - 10
- Going: 13 - 0 - 5
- Can do better than her last start. Rough top 4 claims.
- Last start:
PATHWAYS – THE IMMIGRATION SPECIALISTS 1200, 11th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.11.23/0.35.47
- Winner's time: 1.09.76
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 12 - 2 - 3
- Going: 13 - 4 - 3
- Below best when 11th over 1200m at Te Rapa; can bounce back.
- Last start:
J SWAP SPRINT, 16th/16, OPN HCP 1400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.22.96/0.35.21
- Winner's time: 1.21.61
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 0
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- Below par since resuming; 16th 1400m Te Rapa. Peaking now. Each way.
- Last start:
MARSH INSURANCE BROKERS 1400, 6th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.23.54/0.33.35
- Winner's time: 1.22.70
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Fitter after resuming 6th, beaten 5.5L at Trentham 1400m; in the mix.
- Last start:
MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT, 6th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.09.46/0.34.06
- Winner's time: 1.09.05
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 10 - 0 - 3
- Going: 12 - 1 - 3
- Midfield over 1200m at Trentham, 2.5L off. Well placed; chance.
5-9 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R Goyaram Wnr: Crocetti 1:05.6 1 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip (1st time)
Gear changes: Nasal Strip onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Nose Band offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Nigella Lane: Nasal Strip on
- Ima Brazen One: Blinkers off
- Super Photon: Nose Band off
- Last start:
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($23,000, $7,400, $3,600, $2,000, $1,000, $600, $600, $600, $600, $600)5 3:00 pm MAAT 1400m - $40,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
ICON SECURITY 1300, 1st/9, Rating 60 HCP 1300m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.17.48/0.34.98
- Winner's time: 1.17.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- First-up 1300m Tauranga maiden winner; capable and can figure again.
- Last start:
BUNNINGS NEW PLYMOUTH MAIDEN 1200M, 4th/8, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 24
- Time/600m: 1.13.10/0.36.27
- Winner's time: 1.12.82
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Was encouraging when finishing fourth fresh up. Stick with him.
- Last start:
TAB 1400, 3rd/12, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 416
- Time/600m: 1.24.22/0.35.66
- Winner's time: 1.23.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Resumes; trial placed. Third at Pukekohe 1400m. Right in this.
- Last start:
COMAG 1200, 7th/9, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: -/0.37.32
- Winner's time: 1.11.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Beaten before spell; resumed at Matamata over 1200m, 7th, 10L. Unlikely.
- Last start:
POETIC PRINCE MAIDEN 1600, 10th/11, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 53
- Time/600m: 1.38.18/0.35.71
- Winner's time: 1.36.72
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- 16-start maiden; 8L 10th at New Plymouth. Hard to fancy.
- Last start:
MVS EQUINE MAIDEN 3YO 1400, 5th/10, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.22.45/0.33.79
- Winner's time: 1.22.12
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Solid debut: 2L 5th over 1400m at Te Aroha; in the mix.
- Last start:
JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL, 8th/12, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 57
- Time/600m: 1.23.39/0.35.08
- Winner's time: 1.22.27
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Won debut two back; held own in strong 1400m at Tauranga; hard to beat.
- Last start:
GRAHAM'S PAINTERS 1400, 5th/7, 3YO SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.70/0.36.21
- Winner's time: 1.24.11
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Won two back; unplaced over 1400m at Trentham. Worth another go.
- Last start:
JR & N BERKETT 1300, 10th/12, MAAT 1300m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.19.71/0.35.81
- Winner's time: 1.18.76
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 1
- Going: 10 - 0 - 2
- Has lost form and is not for us. Taking notes.
- Last start:
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 1300, 7th/7, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 109
- Time/600m: 1.21.11/0.35.17
- Winner's time: 1.19.88
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 0
- Last ran 3.5 months ago; 7th, 8L off over 1300m. Others preferred.
- Last start:
PHILS ELECTRICAL MAIDEN, 2nd/10, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 1.11.64/0.34.96
- Winner's time: 1.11.50
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Was bold on debut when finishing runner-up, and she can go one better.
- Last start:
BELL & GRAHAM 3YO 1600, 13th/14, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: -/0.38.45
- Winner's time: 1.37.58
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Not racing well enough, and is not recommended.
2-10 COUN 9 Dec G MDN 1100m (CWT) J J Fawcett Wnr: Scarlett Spell 1:05.1 HEAD6-7 AVON 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C R Barnes Wnr: Liechtenstein 1:05.8 NECKGear: 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 (1st time), Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers off, Blinkers on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Shadow Roll off, Tongue Tie offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear changes: Nose Band offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time), Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit on, Blinkers onGear changes:
- Unison: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Nose Band on
- Think I Got Cha (AUS): Visor Blinkers off, Blinkers on, Nose Band on
- Be Water (AUS): Visor Blinkers off
- Erase: Side Winkers off, Shadow Roll off, Tongue Tie off
- Sweet Envy: Nose Band off
- Honeydaze (AUS): Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit on, Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($10,360, $3,330, $1,665, $925, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370)6 3:38 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m - $18,500 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 1500, 8th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.30.84/0.35.37
- Winner's time: 1.29.84
- Course: 2 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 2 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 3
- 8th last start, 6L at 1500m Te Rapa; loves it here, consider.
- Last start:
PULLMAN HOTEL MELBOURNE 1600, 3rd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.17/0.36.13
- Winner's time: 1.38.05
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- 0.9L 3rd over 1600m at Trentham; hard to beat on that form.
- Last start:
MAGIC MAGGIE MCQUILLAN MEMORIAL 1600, 2nd/12, MAAT 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.37.56/0.35.11
- Winner's time: 1.37.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Won two back; narrow 2nd over 1600m at Trentham. Each way chance.
- Last start:
CARPET MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 1600, 12th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.37.75/0.37.89
- Winner's time: 1.35.89
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; 12th at 1600m Wanganui Nov 22. Expect sharp improvement.
- Last start:
CONTEMPORARY KOROWAI DESIGNS 1600, 4th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.37.15/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 1.36.71
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Steps up in trip, and is fully fit. He is a top 4 hope.
- Last start:
NZ FOREST WORKS R60 2050M, 5th/9, Rating 60 HCP 2050m - Days since last start: 18
- Time/600m: 2.10.08/0.34.77
- Winner's time: 2.09.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 15 - 1 - 3
- Is quite capable on his day of winning a race like this.
- Last start:
THE ROTORUA CLUB 1950, 6th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1950m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 2.00.43/0.35.62
- Winner's time: 2.00.09
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Struggling lately; encouraging last-start sixth; right in this. Each way
- Last start:
ROBERT WALTERS - HOROWHENUA CHRISTMAS CUP, 9th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 2.12.83/0.35.81
- Winner's time: 2.11.48
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 1
- Has not done much since winning fresh up. Not for us.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 11th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.18.28/0.36.02
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- 1 win, 1 place from 9; 11th Te Rapa 2200m; place chance at odds.
- Last start:
LODGE COMMERCIAL/DUNSTAN QUALIFIER, 12th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2400m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.36.04/0.42.27
- Winner's time: 2.31.28
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Out of form; 12th at Te Rapa over 2400m, beaten 26L. Best watched.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear changes: Nasal Strip off, Nose Band offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear changes:
- Predecessor: Nasal Strip off, Nose Band off
- Last start:
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($57,500, $18,500, $9,000, $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, $1,500, $1,500, $1,500, $1,500)7 4:11 pm 
OPN HCP 2000m - $100,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
TAB MUFHASA CLASSIC, 6th/10, WFA 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.36.65/0.34.30
- Winner's time: 1.36.09
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 10 - 4 - 2
- Up in trip after 1600m sixth at Trentham; big run expected.
- Last start:
BAYLEYS GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE STAKES, 5th/10, OPN-SW&P 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.37.50/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.37.10
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 14 - 4 - 1
- Capable galloper out of form; fifth last start. Strong chance in this.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 2100, 6th/14, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.10.73/0.34.35
- Winner's time: 2.10.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 23 - 3 - 8
- 5 wins, 15 minors from 52. Improved 6th at Pukekohe. Tested.
- Last start:
MARTIN COLLINS 162ND NEW ZEALAND CUP, 10th/18, OPN HCP 3200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 3.36.18/0.41.80
- Winner's time: 3.33.05
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 11 - 3 - 2
- Won two back; 10th in G3 3200m. Capable of sharp improvement.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 2100, 3rd/14, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.10.42/0.33.66
- Winner's time: 2.10.36
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 4 - 2
- Charged late for 3rd over 2100m at Pukekohe. Respect. Each way.
- Last start:
HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP, 8th/14, OPN HCP 2300m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.22.92/0.37.05
- Winner's time: 2.21.63
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 9 - 1 - 4
- Thereabouts two back; 8th over 2300m at Trentham. Worth another go.
- Last start:
LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE, 5th/8, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.37.04/0.35.32
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 0
- Going: 17 - 1 - 5
- Hasn't hit the frame recently; 5th at Te Rapa. Big chance; keep safe.
- Last start:
SKYCITY HAMILTON WAIKATO CUP, 11th/14, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.28.08/0.37.46
- Winner's time: 2.26.49
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 3
- Going: 10 - 1 - 3
- Unplaced lately; 11th 2400m Te Rapa, beaten 9L. Worth another go.
- Last start:
NOBLE & LEE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1600 (STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE), 2nd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: -/0.36.18
- Winner's time: 1.36.31
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 6
- Consistent type; last-start 2nd over 1600m at Matamata. In the mix.
- Last start:
THE DUNCAN DENTAL TAURANGA TWILIGHT CUP, 11th/12, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 2.12.38/0.35.80
- Winner's time: 2.10.64
- Course: 3 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 3
- Going: 17 - 1 - 4
- Below best last start: 11th, 10L at 2100m Tauranga. Needs big lift.
- Last start:
SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 1500, 9th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.30.95/0.35.32
- Winner's time: 1.29.84
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 1
- Struggling; ninth at Te Rapa over 1500m. Happy to risk.
- Last start:
SHOW BY SKYCITY 2100, 4th/14, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.10.50/0.33.69
- Winner's time: 2.10.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Handy gelding in form; solid fourth over 2100m at Pukekohe. Include.
- Last start:
MVP CARS 2100, 3rd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.12.12/0.37.62
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 13 - 3 - 2
- Track debut. Last start 3rd over 2100m at Te Rapa Dec 20. Right in this.
- Last start:
ROTHLEY 2100, 1st/17, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.13.33/0.33.96
- Winner's time: 2.13.33
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 0
- In form: 2100m Trentham winner; prior Pukekohe fifth. Stick with him.
- Last start:
SEE YOU @ TE RAPA TAVERN 1500, 5th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.30.44/0.34.49
- Winner's time: 1.29.84
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Narrow 2nd at Pukekohe; fifth at Te Rapa, 4L off. Follow up. Top 4 hope.
5-8 MATA 19 Dec S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) W B Kennedy Wnr: Azeezle (AUS) 1:05.8 1/2 LEN2-5 FOXT 16 Dec G OPN HCP 1200m (CWT) S J O'Malley Wnr: McKhan 1:04.9 2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
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: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear changes:
- Sassy Lass: Blinkers on
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($10,360, $3,330, $1,665, $925, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370, $370)8 4:51 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - $18,500 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
POWERTURF 1200, 2nd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.12.32/0.34.30
- Winner's time: 1.12.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Looks ready to win after a 0.5L 1200m Ellerslie 2nd. Rates highly.
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MARK WYBORN 1300, 9th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.16.76/0.35.98
- Winner's time: 1.15.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Led 1300m Te Aroha, faded to 9th; rates well, include in all combos..
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WELLINGTON SEAMARKET SPRINT, 6th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.08.65/0.32.55
- Winner's time: 1.08.02
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 1 - 4
- Placed 2 of 3 this prep; forgive Trentham 1200m run, top hope.
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MARK WYBORN 1300, 4th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.16.10/0.34.92
- Winner's time: 1.15.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Resumed Te Aroha 1300m: 4th, 2L. Fitter and expected to improve.
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MARK WYBORN 1300, 8th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.16.49/0.35.42
- Winner's time: 1.15.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Resumed 1300m Te Aroha, 4.5L 8th; fitter, can figure.
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GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400, 2nd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.25.38/0.35.22
- Winner's time: 1.25.36
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Nose 2nd at Arawa Park 1400m last start; right in the mix again.
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MCLEOD HIABS, 1st/10, MDN 3YO 1100m - Days since last start: 79
- Time/600m: 1.06.60/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 1.06.60
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Resumes; trial placing. Won 1100m here on sole run last prep. Big show.
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MARK WYBORN 1300, 7th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.16.38/0.34.68
- Winner's time: 1.15.75
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Resumed 7th, 4L off over 1300m at Te Aroha; rates well, can improve.
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POWERTURF 1200, 5th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.12.86/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 1.12.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Out of the money lately; last start 5th 1200m Ellerslie. Each way here.
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AZTECH ENGINEERING LTD SPRINT, 10th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1000m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.00.37/0.34.76
- Winner's time: 0.57.27
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 13 - 1 - 1
- Unwanted first-up at Trentham 1000m; finished 10th. Faces another test.
2-8 COUN 9 Dec G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Hashizume Wnr: Hakushu (AUS) 1:07.5 1 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers - 1 cup O/S, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers - 1 N/S, Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Ear Covers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear changes:
- Kananaskis: Nose Band on
- Share Power: Side Winkers on
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