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Wellington RC @ Trentham Last updated 16/01/2026 9:48am
Saturday, 17 Jan 2026
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Soft6 8.18 am 16/01/26
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2030m -
Straight
450 Metres
| Race | Start | Name | Conditions & Distance |
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)1 12:45 pm MAAT 1400m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
YOURRIDE 1500, 4th/7, MAAT 1500m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.32.61/0.36.68
- Winner's time: 1.31.61
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Promising gelding; 4th by 6L over 1500m at Ellerslie. Can take this out.
- Last start:
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN SPRINT, 4th/7, MAAT 1200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.09.62/0.33.20
- Winner's time: 1.09.12
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Promising gelding; 4th here over 1200m, beaten 3.5L. In the mix.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD BROOKFIELD MAIDEN 1400, 1st/10, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.25.67/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.25.67
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Tauranga 1400m maiden winner at second start; tougher, can progress.
- Last start:
SEATON PARK MAIDEN 3Y0 1400M, 1st/8, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.24.97/0.36.69
- Winner's time: 1.24.97
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Lightly raced gelding; last-start 1400m New Plymouth 1L win. Go again.
- Last start:
COTTER & STEVENS MDN 1300M, 1st/8, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.17.53/0.35.47
- Winner's time: 1.17.53
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Won maiden over 1300m at Tauherenikau; can figure again.
- Last start:
VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN, 2nd/10, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.13.42/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.13.18
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Strong debut: 2nd by 1.5L over 1200m at Otaki; should run well again.
- Last start:
HIREPOOL MAIDEN, 1st/10, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.25.64/0.36.89
- Winner's time: 1.25.64
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Strong debut win over 1400m at New Plymouth; main chance again.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 1st/10, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.24.30/0.35.96
- Winner's time: 1.24.30
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Won by 2.25L over 1400m at Arawa Park; well-placed to repeat.
- Last start:
MAGIC MAGGIE MCQUILLAN MEMORIAL 1600, 3rd/12, MAAT 1600m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.37.59/0.35.10
- Winner's time: 1.37.51
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Third here over 1600m, beaten 0.6L; hard to beat on that form.
- Last start:
LEVIN TRACK SUPPORTERS MAIDEN, 4th/12, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.25.45/0.34.46
- Winner's time: 1.25.30
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Solid last start: 1L 4th, 1400m Otaki; holds form, hard to beat.
- Last start:
JACKSON ST BAR MDN 1000M, 4th/9, MDN 1000m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 0.58.24/0.33.82
- Winner's time: 0.57.69
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 0
- Has some ability and can figure in the top 4 here.
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time), Ear Covers
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit onGear: 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: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear changes:
- Wyworry: Lugging Bit off, Standard Bit on
- Wild At Heart: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Elegant Elle: Blinkers off
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)2 1:20 pm OPN HCP 1100m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
SKYCITY 1200, 11th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.12.35/0.35.75
- Winner's time: 1.11.48
- Course: 5 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 2
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Third-up specialist; forget latest 11th. Rates highly, yo 3 player.
- Last start:
JENNIAN HOMES 1200, 7th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.08.41/0.33.01
- Winner's time: 1.07.90
- Course: 8 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 2
- Going: 9 - 3 - 3
- C&D winner; last start 7th, 3.5L over 1200m here. Each-way claims.
- Last start: JENNIAN HOMES 1200, 11th/12, OPN HCP 1200m
- Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.08.89/0.34.23
- Winner's time: 1.07.90
- Course: 10 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 10 - 2 - 2
- Out of form; 11th over 1200m here 5w ago. Will take some pegging back.
- Last start:
MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT, 2nd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.09.17/0.33.57
- Winner's time: 1.09.05
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 7 - 0 - 5
- Close to a win; last start a solid 2nd over 1200m here. Big chance.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 3rd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.11.98/0.34.11
- Winner's time: 1.11.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 8 - 2 - 4
- Below best two back; improved to 3rd at Ellerslie; can take this.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Boots, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)3 1:55 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP, 2nd/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.14.19/0.36.57
- Winner's time: 1.13.91
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 2
- Going: 10 - 2 - 2
- Runner-up at Otaki 1200m Dec 26 on return; more to come.
- Last start:
TAB 1200, 7th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.12.29/0.35.98
- Winner's time: 1.11.61
- Course: 5 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 3
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- Placed here when resuming; seventh at Ellerslie 1200m lately. Can atone.
- Last start:
OTAGO ENGINEERING R65 1200, 5th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.11.16/0.35.49
- Winner's time: 1.10.21
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 13 - 2 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Was below-par 5th Wingatui 1200m, 6L; capable; stable fires here.
- Last start: TAB 1200, 10th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.12.80/0.36.07
- Winner's time: 1.11.61
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Resumed 10th, beaten 7L over 1200m at Ellerslie; rates highly, go again.
- Last start: MCDONALDS MANAWATU SPRINT, 8th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.09.53/0.34.17
- Winner's time: 1.09.05
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 3
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Consistent; latest 8th here at 1200m. Each-way player.
- Last start:
WEIR TOURS 1200M, 4th/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 1.11.82/0.36.79
- Winner's time: 1.10.47
- Course: 7 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 14 - 1 - 1
- Going: 16 - 2 - 4
- Will be peaking third up, and she has each-way claims in this.
- Last start:
BRANDLAB, 7th/8, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1100m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.06.73/0.35.90
- Winner's time: 1.05.95
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 3
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- 2 wins, 4 minors in 20; last 7th New Plymouth, 4.5L. In the mix.
- Last start: JACKSON ST BAR MDN 1000M, 1st/9, MDN 1000m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 0.57.69/0.33.68
- Winner's time: 0.57.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Much improved on-speed; broke maiden 1000m Tauherenikau. Stick with her.
- Last start:
CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP, 6th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.10.82/0.34.78
- Winner's time: 1.10.26
- Course: 6 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 35 - 3 - 7
- Going: 17 - 0 - 3
- Has run the odd race here, and she is not the worst.
- Last start:
A1 DRAIN UNBLOCKERS HANDICAP, 11th/14, Rating 60 HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.38.53/0.36.22
- Winner's time: 1.37.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 0 - 3
- Going: 10 - 0 - 3
- Well held 11th over 1600m at Otaki; plain recent form, tested.
- Last start:
PREZZY CARD SPRINT, 8th/8, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.21.12/0.37.54
- Winner's time: 1.17.96
- Course: 10 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 14 - 1 - 1
- Might need more racing yet.
4-7 FOXT 13 Jan G OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) L Kauri Wnr: He's Lucid 1:02.4 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket
Gear changes: Barrier Blindfold off, Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, In Foal, Side Winkers, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages, Nose Band on
Gear changes: Tongue Tie off, Nose Band 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, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Ear Covers, Nose Band
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Tongue Tie off, Blinkers onGear changes:
- The Big Picture: Barrier Blindfold off, Blinkers off
- Fancypants: Tongue Tie off, Nose Band on
- Share Power: Side Winkers off, Tongue Tie off, Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)4 2:28 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse12
0X443Clew Bay(4m Reliable Man (GB) - Odisha)16
X5310Vickezzmargaux(5m Eminent (IRE) - Vickezzchardonnay)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace226256.5Stephen Marsh--206156.0John Bary--- Last start:
DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING TARANAKI CUP SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY 2026 2000, 2nd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m - Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 2.10.18/0.36.30
- Winner's time: 2.10.11
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 3
- Fitter now; last-start 2nd over 2000m. Ready to win.
- Last start:
BLUE STAR GROUP 1600, 5th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.38.06/0.35.50
- Winner's time: 1.37.70
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Capable but out of form; latest 5th over 1600m here. Tested again.
- Last start:
FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.08.79/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 2.07.87
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 0
- Out of form; 7th over 2100m at Otaki. Unlikely winner.
- Last start:
ERNESTO'S 2200, 5th/17, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.18.47/0.35.66
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 12 - 1 - 2
- Strong late 2200m here for 5th; fitter now and set to figure in top 3.
- Last start:
NATIONWIDE LIVESTOCK MILE, 1st/12, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.37.92/0.35.02
- Winner's time: 1.37.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Te Rapa 1600m maiden win by 1.75L; fitter, worth following.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER, 12th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 2.18.41/0.36.33
- Winner's time: 2.16.86
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- First prep; out of money. 12th at Te Rapa. May struggle again.
- Last start:
CHARLIE GRANT MEMORIAL R75 2050M, 6th/8, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2050m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.09.06/0.36.53
- Winner's time: 2.08.10
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 1
- Well held both runs; 6L sixth at Tauherenikau. Hard to fancy.
- Last start: BLUE STAR GROUP 1600, 7th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.38.36/0.35.61
- Winner's time: 1.37.70
- Course: 9 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 17 - 1 - 3
- Out of form; 7th over 1600m here 2 weeks back, beaten 4L. Could improve.
- Last start:
JACK CURRAGH MEMORIAL, 2nd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.11.09/0.37.96
- Winner's time: 2.10.54
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; 2nd over 2000m at Omoto Jan 4. In the mix.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 2100, 1st/11, MAAT 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.12.70/0.35.12
- Winner's time: 2.12.70
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 2
- Lightly raced mare; broke maiden over 2100m at Ellerslie. Leading hope.
- Last start:
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600, 7th/10, 3YO SW+P 1600m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.38.19/0.37.25
- Winner's time: 1.37.66
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 0
- On pace from wide draw at Ellerslie 1600m; faded to 7th. Each way.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.35.50/0.35.23
- Winner's time: 1.35.38
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Beaten 0.7L over 1560m at Arawa Park; in form, hard to beat.
- Last start:
LANDMARK HOMES CITY OF NEW PLYMOUTH CUP, 5th/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.38.67/0.37.44
- Winner's time: 1.37.37
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 0 - 0
- 7yo mare; 5th, 7L, resuming over 1600m at New Plymouth. Not for us yet.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 2100, 3rd/11, MAAT 2100m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.13.12/0.35.84
- Winner's time: 2.12.70
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Improved from Tauranga; 3rd over 2100m at Ellerslie. Include.
- Last start:
VALLEY PLUMBING MDN 2050M, 1st/10, MDN 2050m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.08.30/0.36.55
- Winner's time: 2.08.30
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 0
- Lightly raced stayer; fresh 2050m Tauherenikau win. Tougher; can feature
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.19.64/0.36.49
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 1
- Going: 8 - 1 - 3
- Maiden winner two back at Otaki; 15th over 2200m here. Worth another go.
- Last start: DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING TARANAKI CUP SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY 2026 2000, 4th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m
- Days since last start: 17
- Time/600m: 2.10.77/0.36.61
- Winner's time: 2.10.11
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; 4th over 2000m at New Plymouth on Dec 31. Should run well.
- Last start: FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP, 5th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.08.67/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 2.07.87
- Course: 7 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- 14 months winless; 5th by 5L over 2100m at Otaki. Prepared to risk.
- Last start: FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP, 14th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 2.12.20/0.39.70
- Winner's time: 2.07.87
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- Broke through three back; hasn't gone on since. Hard to have.
- Last start: ERNESTO'S 2200, 6th/17, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.18.48/0.36.07
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 9 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 2
- Going: 21 - 2 - 4
- Out of form; 6th here over 2200m two weeks ago, 4L. Hard to back.
- Last start:
RIVER CITY CABS 1600, 5th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.37.58/0.36.25
- Winner's time: 1.36.80
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 14 - 0 - 6
- Unplaced of late; 5th 1600m Wanganui last week, 5L. Taking notes..
- Last start: BLUE STAR GROUP 1600, 11th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.38.58/0.36.30
- Winner's time: 1.37.70
- Course: 15 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 21 - 2 - 4
- 7yo gelding; average form. 11th by 5.5L over 1600m here; hard to fancy.
6-6 FOXT 13 Jan G OPN HCP 1200m (CWT) K L Chung Wnr: Blissful Belle 1:15.0 2 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages, Barrier Blanket, Ear Covers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Taupo Dancer (AUS): Side Winkers on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)5 3:03 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse5_%26_sleeves%2c_quartered_cap.jpg "Grey, dark blue stars (b&f) & sleeves, quartered cap")
43237Sinhaman(5g Tivaci (AUS) - Shellac)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace177057.5Stephen Marsh--- Last start:
NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP, 6th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.15.95/0.38.04
- Winner's time: 2.14.89
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 8 - 1 - 3
- Consistent finisher; struggles to win. 6th at Otaki; in the mix.
- Last start:
RECREATION HOTEL GREYMOUTH CUP, 6th/8, OPN HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.13.76/0.40.96
- Winner's time: 2.09.26
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 13 - 2 - 4
- Going: 16 - 2 - 2
- Infrequent winner; flopped last time. Claims if back to best.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 5th/13, OPN HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.03.27/0.36.32
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 0
- Ran on for 5th over 2000m at Taupo; wants longer. Well placed; include.
- Last start:
MVP CARS 2100, 2nd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.11.52/0.36.76
- Winner's time: 2.11.35
- Course: 5 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Winless this prep; close up, last-start 2nd 2100m Te Rapa. Top 4 hope.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 6
- Time/600m: 1.36.38/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 4 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Midfield over 1600m at Ellerslie, 2L off. Well placed; top 4 chance.
- Last start:
VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 4th/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.45/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 2
- Has been out of frame lately, 4th here was better. Roughie.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 4th/18, SP COND 2400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.30.79/0.36.79
- Winner's time: 2.29.76
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 2 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- 5yo mare; 4th, 6L over 2400m Ellerslie. Shorter trip suits; can improve.
- Last start: NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP, 1st/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.14.89/0.36.34
- Winner's time: 2.14.89
- Course: 9 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- Last-start 2100m Otaki winner by a long neck; strong chance. Keep safe.
- Last start: NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP, 3rd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.14.96/0.36.65
- Winner's time: 2.14.89
- Course: 6 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 3
- Won twice early; latest 3rd, 0.5L, Otaki 2100m. Can overlook.
- Last start:
CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL SUMMER CUP, 3rd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2147m - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 2.15.81/0.39.46
- Winner's time: 2.14.77
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Improved to third at Riverton 2147m after Wingatui dip; can measure up.
- Last start: LANDMARK HOMES CITY OF NEW PLYMOUTH CUP, 2nd/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.37.82/0.37.05
- Winner's time: 1.37.37
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 15 - 0 - 3
- Game 2nd 2.75L fresh over 1600m at New Plymouth; risk today.
- Last start: LANDMARK HOMES CITY OF NEW PLYMOUTH CUP, 3rd/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.37.90/0.37.01
- Winner's time: 1.37.37
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Two runs back; latest 1600m third at New Plymouth. In the mix.
- Last start: CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL SUMMER CUP, 1st/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2147m
- Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 2.14.77/0.37.78
- Winner's time: 2.14.77
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Deserved last-start win after a close second; stick with her in this.
- Last start: ERNESTO'S 2200, 1st/17, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.17.86/0.35.26
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 8 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 8 - 1 - 6
- Broke through here over this trip; thriving and hard to beat again.
- Last start: NEW WORLD OTAKI HANDICAP, 4th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.15.72/0.36.97
- Winner's time: 2.14.89
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 2 - 1
- Not a prolific winner; last start 4th Otaki 2100m. Worth including.
- Last start:
BARRY ILLSLEY BUILDING AND JOINERY 1600, 2nd/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.37.22/0.34.31
- Winner's time: 1.37.16
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 3
- Neck second here over 1600m; stick with her for all combos.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 2200, 1st/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.17.16/0.35.64
- Winner's time: 2.17.16
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Progressive; chasing hat-trick after 2200m win here. Hat-trick beckons.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP, 1st/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.20.76/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 2.20.76
- Course: 5 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 4
- Broke through impressively over this trip at Otaki; can go back-to-back.
- Last start: ERNESTO'S 2200, 11th/17, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.18.83/0.36.38
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 13 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 15 - 0 - 5
- Winless for over a year; has run out of chances. Only for the brave.
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, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, In Foal, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Side Winkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
- Last start:
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($86,250, $27,750, $13,500, $7,500, $3,750, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250, $2,250)6 
3:38 pm OPN-SW&P 2100m - $150,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 1st/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.05/0.36.21
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 7 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 2 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Won here at 2200m last start; still improving. Can repeat.
- Last start:
HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP, 11th/14, OPN HCP 2300m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.23.13/0.36.02
- Winner's time: 2.21.63
- Course: 8 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 12 - 1 - 1
- 11th over 2300m here latest; better than form; can feature here.
- Last start:
GEE & HICKTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS THOMPSON HANDICAP, 8th/9, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 83
- Time/600m: 1.44.73/0.38.05
- Winner's time: 1.42.29
- Course: 8 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 10 - 3 - 1
- Fresh from spell; Woodville trial. Good enough on his day. Respect.
- Last start: HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP, 7th/14, OPN HCP 2300m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.22.72/0.36.25
- Winner's time: 2.21.63
- Course: 7 - 3 - 2
- Distance: 5 - 3 - 2
- Going: 11 - 2 - 5
- Seventh in G3 here over 2300m; is at peak fitness now and can rebound.
- Last start:
CRAIGMORE SUSTAINABLE HOLDINGS TIMARU CUP, 8th/12, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.37.23/0.34.94
- Winner's time: 1.35.96
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 16 - 2 - 2
- Out of form; 644 days since last win; eighth 3 weeks ago. Include.
- Last start:
RICH HILL MILE, 11th/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.38.71/0.37.63
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 4
- Two plain runs this prep, and might need this as well.
- Last start:
OTAKI TYRE REPAIRS HANDICAP, 2nd/6, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.40.31/0.36.29
- Winner's time: 1.39.80
- Course: 17 - 6 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 2
- Going: 14 - 1 - 3
- 100% place record at trip; 2nd over 1600m at Otaki; not out of this.
- Last start: VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 3rd/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.17/0.36.67
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 7 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 3
- Beaten 0.8L when third here over 2200m. Leading prospect.
- Last start: VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 9th/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.18.23/0.39.78
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 10 - 1 - 5
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 4
- Going: 12 - 0 - 5
- C&D winner; last start 9th, 19L over 2200m here. Top 4 claims.
- Last start: VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 5th/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.65/0.37.06
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 11 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 3 - 0
- Going: 9 - 0 - 1
- Capable but off the placings lately; fifth here at 2200m. Tested.
- Last start:
GRAND CASINO OPEN 2200, 10th/10, OPN HCP 2200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.18.67/0.36.09
- Winner's time: 2.17.41
- Course: 8 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 18 - 2 - 2
- Out of money lately; 10th 2200m Wingatui 3w ago. Stick with him.
- Last start:
RAY WHITE GREERTON 2100, 5th/10, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 2.07.86/0.35.32
- Winner's time: 2.08.82
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 2 - 3
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Placed at Riccarton two back; unplaced at Tauranga 2100m. Can improve.
- Last start:
TE AKAU RACING, 1st/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.17.41/0.36.10
- Winner's time: 2.17.41
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Handy gelding in form; last-start 2200m Phar Lap win. Hard to beat.
- Last start:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 1st/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 2.31.87/0.37.72
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 1
- Going: 10 - 3 - 1
- Ellerslie 2400m win by 0.8L; down in trip, should measure up again.
- Last start: HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP, 4th/14, OPN HCP 2300m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.22.35/0.36.28
- Winner's time: 2.21.63
- Course: 7 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 18 - 5 - 6
- Won at Wanganui three back; form dipped since. Needs a lift to feature.
- Last start: HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 9th/13, OPN HCP 2000m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.03.41/0.36.86
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 11 - 1 - 3
- Struggled this prep; 9th at Taupo. Well placed to bounce back.
- Last start: OTAKI TYRE REPAIRS HANDICAP, 5th/6, OPN HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.41.14/0.36.60
- Winner's time: 1.39.80
- Course: 7 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Fresh from spell; held to 5th over 1600m at Otaki. May need another run.
- Last start: VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MARTON CUP, 4th/11, OPN HCP 2200m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.45/0.36.58
- Winner's time: 2.15.05
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 2 - 2
- Has been out of frame lately, 4th here was better. Roughie.
4-6 WODV 2 Dec G OPN HCP 1000m (CWT) R Mudhoo Wnr: Silent Is Gold (AUS) 59.0 1 1/4 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Side Winkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers off, Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nasal Strip
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, In Foal, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Trav: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers on
- Whangaehu: Blinkers off, Side Winkers on
- Prince Alby: Visor Blinkers off, Tongue Tie on
- Donnybrook: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($115,000, $37,000, $18,000, $10,000, $5,000, $3,000, $3,000, $3,000, $3,000, $3,000)7 4:13 pm 3YOF SW 1600m - $200,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 53RD NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS, 11th/15, 3YO SW 1600m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 63
- Time/600m: 1.41.95/0.38.33
- Winner's time: 1.40.38
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Back from a spell; 2/2 minor placings fresh. Should be in the finish.
- Last start:
HALLMARK STUD EIGHT CARAT CLASSIC, 4th/11, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.36.93/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.36.68
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Unplaced in two since spell; 4th 1600m Ellerslie. Peaking now. Each way.
- Last start:
GRAHAM'S PAINTERS 1400, 2nd/7, 3YO SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.24.17/0.35.42
- Winner's time: 1.24.11
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Improved last start, 2nd over 1400m here at only second run; include.
- Last start: HALLMARK STUD EIGHT CARAT CLASSIC, 11th/11, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.39.04/0.37.01
- Winner's time: 1.36.68
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Maiden winner three back; unplaced twice since. Nicely placed to atone.
- Last start:
THE TELE OTAKI THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN, 1st/10, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.47/0.35.20
- Winner's time: 1.24.47
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Otaki 1400m debut winner, strong closer; should improve; leading chance.
- Last start:
J.SWAP GOLDEN TICKET, 4th/11, MAAT 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.25.43/0.34.86
- Winner's time: 1.25.34
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Up in trip after Taupo 1400m 4th; right race now, worth including.
- Last start:
AOTEA ELECTRIC NORTHLAND, 1st/10, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 11
- Time/600m: 1.36.94/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 1.36.94
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Impressive in two starts; latest 1600m Ruakaka win by 2.75L. Top chance.
- Last start:
FLIPP TRANSPORT LTD THREE-YEAR-OLD SPRINT, 3rd/5, 3YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.10.27/0.33.56
- Winner's time: 1.09.88
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Resuming, 2.5L 3rd over 1200m here Dec 20; good return, tougher here.
- Last start: THE TELE OTAKI THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN, 2nd/10, MDN 3YO 1400m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.54/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.24.47
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Second-up, 1400m Otaki; long-neck 2nd. Solid top 4 chance.
- Last start: THE TELE OTAKI THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN, 3rd/10, MDN 3YO 1400m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.24.66/0.36.03
- Winner's time: 1.24.47
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Two placings from four; last-start 3rd at 1400m Otaki. In the mix.
- Last start:
RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN 3YO 1300, 2nd/12, MDN 3YO 1300m - Days since last start: 9
- Time/600m: 1.16.47/0.33.53
- Winner's time: 1.16.43
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- 3yo filly; maiden placed at Tauranga. Tougher here; others preferred.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 2nd/11, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.25.43/0.35.87
- Winner's time: 1.25.40
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Strong finisher; 1600m should suit. Expect her to rattle home again.
- Last start:
SHERLOCK CONTRACTING 1400, 3rd/11, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.25.05/0.35.33
- Winner's time: 1.24.88
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Is up in trip after debut 3rd over 1400m at Arawa Park; follow up here.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Side Winkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Cheek Burrs (1st time), Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Cheek Burrs on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear changes:
- Tajana: Side Winkers off
- Fairy Dream: Blinkers on
- The Dirty Dee: Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
- Virgo Viva: Cheek Burrs on, Nose Band on
- Prosper: Tongue Tie on
- Under Orders: Tongue Tie on
- In Your Dreams: Ear Covers Pre-Race 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)8 
4:48 pm OPN HCP 1600m - $500,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD ZABEEL CLASSIC, 3rd/9, WFA 2000m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 2.06.73/0.34.09
- Winner's time: 2.06.40
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 4 - 2
- Going: 7 - 3 - 3
- Peaking after two runs; 3rd over 2000m at Ellerslie. Hard to beat.
- Last start:
TAB TELEGRAPH, 14th/15, WFA 1200m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.08.54/0.32.87
- Winner's time: 1.07.23
- Course: 7 - 3 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 5 - 1
- 14th here over 1200m, beaten 8L; poor last start???prefer others.
- Last start: CRAIGMORE SUSTAINABLE HOLDINGS TIMARU CUP, 7th/12, OPN HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.37.11/0.34.63
- Winner's time: 1.35.96
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 3 - 1
- Placed two back; 7th by 6L over 1600m. Each-way value.
- Last start:
BRAMCO GRANITE & MARBLE MANAWATU CHALLENGE STAKES, 2nd/10, WFA 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.23.49/0.34.24
- Winner's time: 1.23.43
- Course: 9 - 3 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 3 - 4
- Was beaten by a neck over 1400m here latest; tough to beat.
- Last start: GEE & HICKTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS THOMPSON HANDICAP, 1st/9, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 83
- Time/600m: 1.42.29/0.36.88
- Winner's time: 1.42.29
- Course: 5 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 2 - 2
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- Won G3 Thompson Hcp 1600m here 12w ago; strong top-3 chance.
- Last start: CRAIGMORE SUSTAINABLE HOLDINGS TIMARU CUP, 2nd/12, OPN HCP 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.01/0.34.36
- Winner's time: 1.35.96
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 13 - 3 - 6
- Going: 8 - 0 - 3
- Last start 2nd over 1600m at Phar Lap; in the mix.
- Last start: RICH HILL MILE, 1st/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.36.60/0.35.77
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 2
- Going: 11 - 3 - 1
- In form; last-start Ellerslie win over this trip; can repeat.
- Last start: RICH HILL MILE, 10th/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 16
- Time/600m: 1.37.91/0.37.38
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 6 - 2 - 3
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 2
- Going: 9 - 3 - 2
- Fit now; wide gate latest, 10th over 1600m. Can bounce back.
- Last start: TAB TELEGRAPH, 12th/15, WFA 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.08.26/0.33.10
- Winner's time: 1.07.23
- Course: 11 - 3 - 2
- Distance: 8 - 1 - 2
- Going: 20 - 2 - 5
- Below best last time (12th, 6L, 1200m G1 here). Others preferred.
- Last start: BRAMCO GRANITE & MARBLE MANAWATU CHALLENGE STAKES, 3rd/10, WFA 1400m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.23.57/0.33.56
- Winner's time: 1.23.43
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Back on track with G2 1400m third here; strong top 4 chance.
- Last start:
RON STANLEY MEMORIAL PHAR LAP TROPHY, 2nd/13, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.24/0.35.08
- Winner's time: 1.35.87
- Course: 6 - 3 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 3 - 3
- Improved last start; 2.25L 2nd over 1600m here. Can figure.
- Last start: RON STANLEY MEMORIAL PHAR LAP TROPHY, 5th/13, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.42/0.35.45
- Winner's time: 1.35.87
- Course: 8 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 1
- Going: 10 - 1 - 3
- Won two back; fifth in G3 1600m here. Worth following up.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Cheek Burrs
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Cheek Burrs, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- The Scunner: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)9 5:23 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: BRAMCO GRANITE & MARBLE MANAWATU CHALLENGE STAKES, 10th/10, WFA 1400m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.25.15/0.34.94
- Winner's time: 1.23.43
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 3
- Going: 6 - 3 - 2
- Tenth here over 1400m, beaten 9L; better than that and can rebound.
- Last start:
CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP, 4th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.26.98/0.36.86
- Winner's time: 1.26.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 3 - 1
- Going: 7 - 3 - 0
- Sound fresh 4th at Otaki (1400m), 2.75L off; fitter, can feature.
- Last start: CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP, 1st/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.26.51/0.35.99
- Winner's time: 1.26.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Progressive; fresh 1400m Otaki win. Big prep ahead. Top chance.
- Last start: CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP, 3rd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.26.84/0.36.68
- Winner's time: 1.26.51
- Course: 8 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 9 - 1 - 1
- Fitter after recent racing; third at Otaki 1400m; winning chance.
- Last start:
ODT SOUTHERN MILE HEAT, 3rd/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.37.33/0.36.54
- Winner's time: 1.37.21
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Promising gelding; 0.7L 3rd over 1600m at Wingatui. Each way claims.
- Last start:
NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES ON SALE 1400, 4th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.25.56/0.34.82
- Winner's time: 1.24.85
- Course: 10 - 1 - 4
- Distance: 8 - 2 - 2
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Handy gelding racing well; solid 1400m fourth here. Top 4 value.
- Last start: FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP, 1st/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.13.91/0.36.53
- Winner's time: 1.13.91
- Course: 10 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 8 - 1 - 1
- Going: 11 - 1 - 2
- Below par two back; rebounded with 1200m Otaki win. Hard to beat.
- Last start: NZCIS WELLINGTON CUP PACKAGES ON SALE 1400, 3rd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.25.55/0.34.01
- Winner's time: 1.24.85
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Resumed with 3rd over 1400m here; strong second-up; in the mix.
- Last start: LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAIDEN SPRINT, 2nd/7, MAAT 1200m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.09.51/0.33.45
- Winner's time: 1.09.12
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Promising gelding; 2nd by 2.5L over 1200m here last start; chance.
- Last start:
STRINGFELLOWS 1400, 1st/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.23.20/0.34.32
- Winner's time: 1.23.20
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 1
- Won 1400m here fresh; fitter now and is good enough to repeat.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip (1st time)
Gear changes: Nasal Strip onGear changes:
- Anderson Bridge: Nasal Strip on
- Last start:
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