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Auckland Thoroughbred Racing @ Ellerslie Last updated 29/01/2026 12:41pm
Saturday, 31 Jan 2026
- TAB - Betting
- DBL 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
- TRB 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9
- QAD 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9
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Going
Soft5 9.14 am 28/01/26
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Weather
Cloudy
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Rail
Out 7m | No Rain Last 24 Hours | 112mm Rain Last 7 Days -
Track
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Straight
382 Metres
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($17,250, $5,550, $2,700, $1,500, $750, $450, $450, $450, $450, $450)1 12:20 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $30,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 8th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.14.64/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 6 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 8 - 0 - 3
- 2nd here two back; 8th at Te Rapa, 5.5L off. Prefer to watch.
- Last start:
ERNESTO'S 2200, 7th/17, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.18.53/0.35.77
- Winner's time: 2.17.86
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 2
- Going: 11 - 1 - 4
- 1 win, 8 placings/23; latest 7th beaten 4L. Has some top 4 claims.
- Last start:
KINGMAKERS SYNDICATIONS HANDICAP, 5th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.04.79/0.36.78
- Winner's time: 2.04.30
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Finished a sound 5th over 2000m at Taupo; rough top 4 claims here.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 7th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.14.31/0.35.77
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Was market fancied but well held. 7th 2100m Te Rapa; include.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 5th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.90/0.37.67
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Winless this prep; close. Last start 5th here 1600m; stiff task.
- Last start:
LODGE COMMERCIAL/DUNSTAN QUALIFIER, 9th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2400m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 2.32.59/0.37.79
- Winner's time: 2.31.28
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Out of form; 9th, 7L off over 2400m at Te Rapa. Needs to lift.
- Last start:
TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP, 3rd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.10.64/0.35.67
- Winner's time: 2.09.97
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Ran on from back for 3rd over 2100m at Ruakaka; suited, can figure.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 2100, 5th/11, MAAT 2100m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.13.33/0.36.17
- Winner's time: 2.12.70
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Won here two back; 5th here over 2100m last time, beaten 4L. Chance.
- Last start:
TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 12th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.19.30/0.36.45
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 10 - 1 - 0
- Going: 13 - 1 - 1
- Hard to catch; 2 wins, 3 minors from 28. 14L 12th last start. Tested.
- Last start:
HAPPY HIRE 2100, 6th/16, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.38/0.37.05
- Winner's time: 2.14.66
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Third here over 2100m two back; missed at Trentham. Can atone.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 4th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.13.82/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Maiden win three back; form dipping. Fourth 2100m Te Rapa; roughie.
- Last start:
PENCARROW STUD 1600, 3rd/4, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.48.84/0.40.70
- Winner's time: 1.47.39
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 2
- Rarely wins; third over 1600m at Te Aroha. Roughie.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates (Hind) (1st time), Bar Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Approved Plates off, Visor Blinkers off, Approved Plates (Hind) on, Bar Plates (Front) on, Side Winkers on, Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Jack Crabb: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Blinkers off
- Kuroko: Approved Plates off, Visor Blinkers off, Approved Plates (Hind) on, Bar Plates (Front) on, Side Winkers on, Tongue Tie on
- Last start:
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($17,250, $5,550, $2,700, $1,500, $750, $450, $450, $450, $450, $450)2 12:55 pm MDN 3YO 1600m - $30,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
AOTEA ELECTRIC NORTHLAND, 4th/10, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.37.71/0.35.53
- Winner's time: 1.36.94
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Improved to 4th, 4.5L, 1600m Ruakaka; deeper field but can run boldly.
- Last start:
KARAKA 2026: 100TH NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 1300, 6th/13, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.18.09/0.34.32
- Winner's time: 1.17.64
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Solid in two since spell; third-up to peak. Hard to beat.
- Last start:
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600, 10th/10, 3YO SW+P 1600m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.40.55/0.38.91
- Winner's time: 1.37.66
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Placed on debut at Te Aroha; 10th here last. Better than that; include.
- Last start:
AGRISOURCE 1400, 5th/15, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.25.31/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Trialled; debut 5th Te Rapa 1400m after trouble; improver; contender.
- Last start:
KAMO CLUB, 9th/12, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.26.08/0.34.96
- Winner's time: 1.25.17
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Long-odds debut: 9th, 5L, 1400m Ruakaka. Harder here; fully tested.
- Last start:
HAPPY HIRE MAIDEN 3YO, 8th/10, MDN 3YO 1400m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.26.89/0.36.16
- Winner's time: 1.25.67
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Well held on 1400m Tauranga debut; 8th, 7L. Unlikely to threaten.
- Last start: AGRISOURCE 1400, 14th/15, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.26.45/0.35.91
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- First-up, no go over 1400m at Te Rapa; early in prep, needs time.
- Last start:
HALLMARKS KARAKA YEARLINGS 26 1300, 2nd/11, MDN 1300m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.18.33/0.34.15
- Winner's time: 1.18.28
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 4
- Close 2nd at Pukekohe (1300m); first try longer trip; leading chance.
- Last start:
SCHICK CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MILE, 2nd/9, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.37.75/0.34.87
- Winner's time: 1.37.67
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Narrow 0.4L 2nd at Te Rapa over 1600m; winning chance.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 2nd/10, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.24.67/0.36.05
- Winner's time: 1.24.30
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Made a solid debut for 2nd over 1400m 5 weeks ago; go again.
- Last start:
BLOOMING CANDLES, 4th/7, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 90
- Time/600m: 1.40.26/0.35.04
- Winner's time: 1.40.11
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Resumes; fitter off Foxton trial. Waverley 1400m 2nd. Each way chance.
- Last start:
KINGMAKERS BECOME A PRINCIPAL OWNER 1400, 2nd/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.60/0.34.80
- Winner's time: 1.24.29
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Improved at second start; 2nd over 1400m here. On the up; include.
- Last start:
RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN 3YO 1300, 4th/12, MDN 3YO 1300m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.16.51/0.34.62
- Winner's time: 1.16.43
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Just outside placings twice; latest 4th at Tauranga 1300m. In the mix.
- Last start: AGRISOURCE 1400, 12th/15, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.25.99/0.35.05
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- No go last start; she is an improver worth, and is worth another chance.
- Last start: KINGMAKERS BECOME A PRINCIPAL OWNER 1400, 7th/14, MDN 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.83/0.34.85
- Winner's time: 1.24.29
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Had a wide-run last start when 7th over 1400m; fit and in the mix.
- Last start: RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE MAIDEN 3YO 1300, 6th/12, MDN 3YO 1300m
- Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.16.87/0.34.65
- Winner's time: 1.16.43
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Trialled well; solid Tauranga debut. Fitter now, top 4 player.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 6th/11, MDN F&M 1400m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.25.75/0.36.25
- Winner's time: 1.25.40
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Debut sixth, 2.5L, 1400m; steps up in trip, and can run top 4.
5-6 COUN 20 Jan H MDN 1300m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Almanhattan 1:23.0 3/4 LEN5-8 FOXT 13 Jan G MDN 1000m (CWT) S J O'Malley Wnr: Lucky Penny 1:01.5 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Barrier Blanket
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- High Society: Blinkers on
- Wolf God: Side Winkers on
- Romantic Patch (AUS): Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Turner: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)3 1:30 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1100m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse10
14244Hot Card(3f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Dance Card)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace96456.0Lance Noble--- Last start:
SUPER LIQUOR 1200, 8th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.12.63/0.35.21
- Winner's time: 1.11.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumed 8th, 4.5L, 1200m Tauranga; fitter now, not the worst.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 10th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.24.54/0.36.24
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Three unplaced this prep; 10th over 1400m at Pukekohe. Can atone.
- Last start:
TAB 1200, 2nd/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.11.74/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.11.61
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Smart fresh run; 2nd here over 1200m, beaten 0.8L. Genuine hope.
- Last start:
TAB 1100, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1100m - Days since last start: 105
- Time/600m: 1.04.65/0.34.38
- Winner's time: 1.04.08
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumes; 5th Tauranga trial; won fresh at Taupo; bold return likely.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 7th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.96/0.38.00
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Lightly raced mare; 2.25L 7th here at 1600m last start. In the mix.
- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM 1200, 5th/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.10.14/0.33.47
- Winner's time: 1.09.89
- Course: 4 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 3
- Peaking third up. Last start 5th over 1200m Pukekohe. Hard to beat.
- Last start:
SOCIAL CLUB GREERTON 1200, 5th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.09.89/0.33.97
- Winner's time: 1.09.77
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Resumed fifth, 3.5L, 1200m Tauranga. Fitter; ready to break through.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD TE PUKE 1200 (NZB MEGA MAIDEN), 1st/11, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.12.56/0.34.36
- Winner's time: 1.12.56
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Resumed with 1200m Tauranga win; in form and a leading chance.
- Last start:
THAMES VALLEY INSURANCE LTD 3YO 1150, 1st/4, MDN 3YO 1150m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.16.51/0.40.29
- Winner's time: 1.16.51
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Recent 1150m Te Aroha maiden winner; capable, bold run likely.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.11.33/0.34.84
- Winner's time: 1.11.08
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Honest type; last start 4th here over 1200m, beaten 1.5L. Live hope.
- Last start:
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE CAMBRIDGE 1100, 1st/5, MDN F&M 1100m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.10.45/0.38.56
- Winner's time: 1.10.45
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Improved last start; won 1100m at Te Aroha and should be in the finish.
- Last start:
AQUASHIELD ROOFING THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN, 1st/10, MDN 3YO 1200m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.11.34/0.34.78
- Winner's time: 1.11.34
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Second-start 1200m Otaki maiden winner by 1.5L; can go on with it.
- Last start:
TIMBERSPAN HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS, 10th/11, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 126
- Time/600m: 1.28.70/0.40.56
- Winner's time: 1.26.53
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Resumes; Pukekohe trial winner. Ninth here 1200m; expect bold fresh run.
- Last start:
LA NUOVA DRY CLEANERS 3YO 1200, 4th/7, 3YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.11.74/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.11.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Third over 1215m at Arawa Park two back; missed at Wanganui. Go again.
5-5 BOPL 13 Jan S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R Hutchings Wnr: Passiflora 1:08.6 1/2 HEAD1-10 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) S R Weatherley 2nd: Family Ties 1:06.2 1 1/4 LENGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Hoof Pads (Front), Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Barrier Extension, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Side Winkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
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
Gear changes:
- Carsolio (AUS): Side Winkers off
- General Menari (AUS): Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Panther: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Last start:
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($69,000, $22,200, $10,800, $6,000, $3,000, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800, $1,800)4 
2:08 pm 2YO SW 1200m - $120,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse6
1Te Encuentro (AUS)(2f Frankel (GB) - Summerland (GB))DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace126355.0Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott--- Last start:
SKYCITY ECLIPSE STAKES, 2nd/8, 2YO SW 1200m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.12.82/0.36.72
- Winner's time: 1.12.66
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Lightly raced gelding; 2nd by 1L here over 1200m. Leading chance.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1200, 2nd/7, 2YO SW+P 1200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.11.96/0.35.47
- Winner's time: 1.11.93
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Debut second here over 1200m; fitter now and ready to break through.
- Last start:
JR & N BERKETT WELLESLEY STAKES, 7th/7, 2YO SW 1100m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.04.61/0.34.02
- Winner's time: 1.03.67
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Big-odds debut; 7th, 6L at 1100m. Will improve, others preferred.
- Last start: SKYCITY ECLIPSE STAKES, 3rd/8, 2YO SW 1200m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.12.94/0.37.02
- Winner's time: 1.12.66
- Course: 2 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Consistent; 2 placings from 3. Last start 3rd here 1200m; ideal.
- Last start:
MARK ANDERSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN 2YO, 1st/6, MDN 2YO 1000m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.03.51/0.38.17
- Winner's time: 1.03.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Recent Te Aroha 1000m maiden win by 0.8L; can feature again.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.04.64/0.34.50
- Winner's time: 1.04.64
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Debut 1100m winner here; improvement to come, can win again.
- Last start:
COUNTIES CHALLENGE STAKES, 8th/9, 2YO SW 1100m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 70
- Time/600m: 1.06.43/0.35.13
- Winner's time: 1.04.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Showed ability; resumes. Last 8th 1100m Pukekohe. Look elsewhere.
- Last start:
SKYCITY 1100, 4th/9, 2YO SW+P 1100m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.04.71/0.35.08
- Winner's time: 1.04.64
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Trial winner; debut 4th over 1100m here. Fitter and can win.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Exceed And Excel-White Thyme debutante; trial 2nd. Market watch.
- Last start: MARK ANDERSON MEMORIAL MAIDEN 2YO, 4th/6, MDN 2YO 1000m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.06.71/0.40.66
- Winner's time: 1.03.51
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Encouraging Te Aroha 1000m debut fourth; can measure up.
- Last start: SKYCITY 1100, 6th/9, 2YO SW+P 1100m
- Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.04.89/0.35.13
- Winner's time: 1.04.64
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Debut sixth here after midfield; may improve, best watched here.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: First
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Noverre filly on debut; no public trial. Market watch advised.
2-7 COUN 20 Jan H 2YO 800m (CWT) M Cartwright Wnr: Excite (AUS) 46.3 2 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Approved Plates, Butterfly Bit (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Butterfly Bit on, Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Standard Bit onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, 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, Side Winkers (1st time), Nasal Strip
Gear changes: Side Winkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Apache Warrior: Lugging Bit off, Butterfly Bit on, Tongue Tie on
- Powhiri (AUS): Side Winkers on
- Last start:
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($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)5 2:42 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP, 2nd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.10.18/0.35.79
- Winner's time: 2.09.97
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 3
- Consistent; track debut. 2nd over 2100m at Ruakaka Jan 6; follow.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 1st/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.13.69/0.34.91
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 2 - 2
- Going: 11 - 2 - 2
- Was a deserved and narrow 2100m Te Rapa winner; in the mix again.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 2nd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.13.71/0.35.13
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; Jan 16 Te Rapa 2100m 2nd. Peaking now, so include.
- Last start: KINGMAKERS SYNDICATIONS HANDICAP, 1st/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m
- Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.04.30/0.36.09
- Winner's time: 2.04.30
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Was back in winning form over 2000m at Taupo. In the mix.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 2nd/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.16.95/0.34.57
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 0 - 3
- Going: 12 - 0 - 4
- Consistent; last start 2nd over 2200m at Pukekohe. Top 4 chance.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 3rd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.13.74/0.35.36
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 4
- Going: 5 - 0 - 3
- Close third over 2100m at Te Rapa last start; hard to beat.
- Last start:
COSANA HONEY NZ, 1st/13, MDN 1800m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 1.52.58/0.35.39
- Winner's time: 1.52.58
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Broke maiden over 1800m at Taupo; tougher here, but can win again.
- Last start: PENCARROW STUD 1600, 4th/4, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.48.90/0.40.71
- Winner's time: 1.47.39
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- First-up 4th over 1600m at Te Aroha; up in trip. Include.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2200, 1st/8, MDN 2200m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.22.06/0.34.02
- Winner's time: 2.22.06
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Well-deserved maiden winner 2200m Pukekohe. Worth following.
- Last start:
TRACKSIDE GINGERNUTS SALVER, 10th/13, 3YO SW 2100m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.13.86/0.35.73
- Winner's time: 2.13.04
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Promising gelding; 4.5L 10th here over 2100m. Key top 4 chance.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.92/0.37.89
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 10 - 0 - 1
- Two placings this prep; latest 6th over 1600m here. Can rebound.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD GATE PA MAIDEN 2100, 1st/10, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 2.12.00/0.36.51
- Winner's time: 2.12.00
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Won 2100m Tauranga maiden by a long neck last start; go again.
- Last start:
BAILEY INGHAM 2100, 1st/12, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.12.86/0.35.87
- Winner's time: 2.12.86
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Built to a maiden win over 2100m at Te Rapa; in the mix again.
- Last start: HAPPY HIRE 2100, 10th/16, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.15.62/0.37.41
- Winner's time: 2.14.66
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 2
- Good winner 2 back at 2100m Trentham, then 10th; stick with her.
- Last start:
SIR PATRICK HOGAN STAKES, 8th/12, 3YOF SW 2000m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.07.21/0.37.39
- Winner's time: 2.06.60
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Lightly raced; eighth here over 2000m last month, 3.5L off. Can lift.
- Last start: BUCCANEER BOATS 2100, 8th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.14.64/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 2.13.69
- Course: 6 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 8 - 0 - 3
- 2nd here two back; 8th at Te Rapa, 5.5L off. Prefer to watch.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 2100, 5th/11, MAAT 2100m
- Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.13.33/0.36.17
- Winner's time: 2.12.70
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 3
- Won here two back; 5th here over 2100m last time, beaten 4L. Chance.
- Last start: TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP, 3rd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.10.64/0.35.67
- Winner's time: 2.09.97
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 2
- Ran on from back for 3rd over 2100m at Ruakaka; suited, can figure.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 12th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.19.30/0.36.45
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 10 - 1 - 0
- Going: 13 - 1 - 1
- Hard to catch; 2 wins, 3 minors from 28. 14L 12th last start. Tested.
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Nose Band offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: 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
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Perfectmanz: Nose Band off
- Relentless: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)6 3:17 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse6
9X441New Castle(5g Swiss Ace (AUS) - Romantic Glow (AUS))DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace146359.0Michelle Bradley--- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 6th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.37/0.36.11
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 8 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 0
- Below par in 2 since win; sixth here over 1600m; expect better.
- Last start:
SKYCITY HAMILTON MILE, 12th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 175
- Time/600m: 1.43.16/0.40.90
- Winner's time: 1.40.76
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Fresh from a break; trial placed. Avondale 1400m winner. May need run.
- Last start:
THE ALTANO NZ CT MACHINE MILE, 5th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.38.56/0.35.33
- Winner's time: 1.38.18
- Course: 6 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 13 - 4 - 1
- Going: 16 - 2 - 1
- Consistent; recent 5th at Te Rapa, in Stewards' report. Strong chance.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 2nd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.60/0.36.85
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Neck second over 1600m here last time; hard to beat.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 4th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.85/0.37.20
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 1
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- Struggling this prep; 4th by 1.75L over 1600m here. Not the worst.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.17/0.34.98
- Winner's time: 1.38.17
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Broke maiden over 1600m at Ruakaka; capable; go again.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400, 2nd/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.24.97/0.35.24
- Winner's time: 1.24.94
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Head 2nd at 1400m Tauranga; first time longer trip, big chance.
- Last start:
ALLENS UNITED PAEROA 1600, 1st/9, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.46.90/0.40.53
- Winner's time: 1.46.90
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Reliable gelding; easy 1600m Te Aroha win. Stick with him.
- Last start:
WANGANUI FUNCTION CENTRE MDN 1340, 1st/14, MDN 1340m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.20.11/0.36.64
- Winner's time: 1.20.11
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 1
- Won 1340m Wanganui maiden by 0.1L; tougher here but can go on.
- Last start:
SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1500, 3rd/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.29.00/0.34.45
- Winner's time: 1.29.10
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 9 - 2 - 1
- Yet to win this prep; last start 3rd over 1500m Tauranga. Top-3 hope.
- Last start:
LEVIN TRACK SUPPORTERS LEVIN CLASSIC, 6th/14, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.25.01/0.34.36
- Winner's time: 1.24.40
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Midfield in G2 Levin Classic. Should have won before that. On top.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 9th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.38.23/0.37.80
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Promising mare; 9th by 4L over 1600m here last start. Top 4 player.
- Last start: THE ALTANO NZ CT MACHINE MILE, 2nd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.38.26/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.38.18
- Course: 6 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 1
- Mixed form, but last start 2nd over 1600m at Te Rapa; in the mix again.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 11=/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.38.33/0.37.69
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Won here two back; unplaced over 1600m last time. Prefer others.
- Last start:
JIMMY SCHICK SHAW'S AUCKLAND GUINEAS, 8th/8, 3YO SW 1400m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.25.79/0.35.55
- Winner's time: 1.23.73
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Won maiden two back at Ruakaka; then 8th here 1400m. May struggle again.
- Last start: NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400, 4th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.25.84/0.36.75
- Winner's time: 1.24.94
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Two quiet runs since spell; 4th, 5.5L, 1400m Tauranga; improver, include
- Last start:
FRESH CHOICE GREERTON MAIDEN 1500, 1st/14, MDN 1500m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.29.92/0.34.81
- Winner's time: 1.29.92
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Lightly raced; won Tauranga 1500m by 1.1L. Top chance.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 1300, 4th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.18.19/0.36.15
- Winner's time: 1.17.65
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 1 - 0
- Out of the money; latest 4th here over 1300m, beaten 3L. each way.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 6th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.23.79/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 8 - 0 - 4
- Distance: 15 - 2 - 4
- Going: 12 - 2 - 4
- Unplaced in two since spell; latest 6th at Pukekohe. Not for us yet.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 10th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.38.27/0.37.77
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 7 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 1 - 1
- Beaten 4L when 10th over C&D last time; might need this.
- Last start: SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1500, 4th/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m
- Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.29.09/0.34.61
- Winner's time: 1.29.10
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 3
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Ran an improved 4th at Tauranga (1500m), won't be far away.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 1300, 6th/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.18.31/0.36.88
- Winner's time: 1.17.65
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 1
- Midfield here over 1300m last start, beaten 4L. Up in trip; in the mix.
- Last start:
LION RED, 3rd/9, Rating 60 HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 1.38.50/0.34.87
- Winner's time: 1.38.17
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Close to a win after a 3rd over 1600m at Ruakaka, btn 1.75L; go well.
- Last start: NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400, 9th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.27.32/0.37.21
- Winner's time: 1.24.94
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 0 - 0
- Struggled pre-spell and resuming; 9th by 13L at Tauranga. Needs easier.
2-5 BOPL 13 Jan S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) C Berge Wnr: Passiflora 1:08.6 1/2 HEADGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket (1st time)
Gear changes: Barrier Blanket onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll (1st time)
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear changes:
- Lerado: Barrier Blanket on
- Aksil: Visor Blinkers on
- Road To Paris: Shadow Roll on
- The Espy: Blinkers off
- Hot Line Bling: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)7 3:52 pm OPN HCP 2200m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorse17
93070Pointer (B2)(5m Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Bak Da Chief)DrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace126254.0Darrell Hollinshead--- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE COUNTIES CUP, 13th/14, OPN HCP 2100m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 70
- Time/600m: 2.13.27/0.34.52
- Winner's time: 2.12.78
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 2
- Going: 9 - 1 - 1
- Off since 13th, 3L, 2100m Pukekohe Nov 22; check the market moves.
- Last start:
TOTARA LODGE TRENTHAM STAKES, 13th/15, OPN-SW&P 2100m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.14.67/0.35.24
- Winner's time: 2.13.49
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 3 - 1
- 13th (6L) in 2100m G3 first-up; fitter now, should feature.
- Last start:
RICH HILL MILE, 11th/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.38.71/0.37.63
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 2
- Going: 8 - 0 - 4
- Yet to fire since resuming; fitter now and can test these. Include.
- Last start:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 8th/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.33.09/0.39.47
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 10 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 14 - 0 - 6
- Won two back; 8th in G3 here over 2400m. Can improve.
- Last start: QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 6th/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.32.53/0.38.27
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Below par last time after good form; 6th over 2400m here. Can rebound.
- Last start:
DANE CROCKFORD RAY WHITE GREERTON 1500, 3rd/7, OPN HCP 1500m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 1.27.63/0.34.55
- Winner's time: 1.27.90
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 6 - 4 - 1
- Lightly raced stayer; placed 1500m Tauranga. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
RAY WHITE GREERTON 2100, 3rd/10, OPN HCP 2100m - Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 2.07.77/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 2.08.82
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 24 - 3 - 8
- Third at Tauranga over 2100m, 3.5L off; form plain. Hard to fancy.
- Last start: QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 2nd/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.32.02/0.37.80
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 9 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 15 - 2 - 3
- Freshened since strong 2nd here over 2400m; should be in the finish.
- Last start:
LODGE REAL ESTATE MILE, 7th/8, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.37.53/0.35.81
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 9 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 3 - 0
- Going: 22 - 3 - 6
- Handy stayer off form; well held 1600m. Suitable race, rough chance.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE COUNTIES CUP, 11th/14, OPN HCP 2100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 70
- Time/600m: 2.13.17/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 2.12.78
- Course: 11 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 13 - 1 - 2
- Going: 19 - 1 - 6
- Resuming; late prep form poor; 0/6 fresh. Others preferred.
- Last start: RAY WHITE GREERTON 2100, 1st/10, OPN HCP 2100m
- Days since last start: 23
- Time/600m: 2.08.82/0.35.14
- Winner's time: 2.08.82
- Course: 5 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 1
- Justified support, won 2100m Tauranga by 3.5L; can score again.
- Last start: TOTARA LODGE TRENTHAM STAKES, 10th/15, OPN-SW&P 2100m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.14.45/0.34.69
- Winner's time: 2.13.49
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 12 - 1 - 3
- Capable, out of form; latest 10th over 2100m at Trentham. Expect better.
- Last start:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 1st/18, SP COND 2400m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.29.76/0.36.18
- Winner's time: 2.29.76
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 13 - 3 - 4
- Broke drought with 2.5L 2400m win here; well placed to repeat.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 9th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.18.05/0.36.03
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 5 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 1
- Going: 14 - 1 - 0
- Out of form; taking notes for now.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 7th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.38/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 8 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Midfield here over 1600m, 2L off; up in trip; stick with him.
- Last start: TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP, 5th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m
- Days since last start: 25
- Time/600m: 2.10.76/0.36.35
- Winner's time: 2.09.97
- Course: 6 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 1 - 3
- Disappointing 5th, 4.5L, 2100m Ruakaka; can bounce back.
- Last start: -
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 2.19.30/0.36.45
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 1
- Going: 13 - 1 - 1
- Hard to catch; 2 wins, 3 minors from 28. 14L 12th last start. Tested.
4-7 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1300m (CWT) S McNab Wnr: Bosch 1:21.7 HEAD1-7 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1300m (CWT) S T Collett 2nd: Mahoe 1:21.7 HEADGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Bandages
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Bar Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear changes: Concussion Plates (Front) off, Bar Plates (Front) onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
Gear: 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, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- The Underbelly: Blinkers off
- Bosch: Concussion Plates (Front) off, Bar Plates (Front) on
- 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)8 
4:28 pm OPN HCP 1500m - $100,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD ZABEEL CLASSIC, 6th/9, WFA 2000m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.07.45/0.35.06
- Winner's time: 2.06.40
- Course: 11 - 6 - 3
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 1
- Going: 21 - 6 - 7
- Underwhelmed last start; prior 1600m 2nd. On top here.
- Last start: CAMBRIDGE STUD ZABEEL CLASSIC, 2nd/9, WFA 2000m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.06.66/0.33.76
- Winner's time: 2.06.40
- Course: 7 - 2 - 3
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Consistent and was a close; 2nd over 2000m here. In multis.
- Last start: MATRIARCH, 9th/12, -, Group 2
- Days since last start: 84
- Time/600m: 2.05.61/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Back from 12-week break; 9th, over 2000m at Flemington. Don't risk her.
- Last start: QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 5th/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 2.32.31/0.38.40
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 6 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 3 - 0
- Out of the money lately; last start 5th here 2400m, 2.5L. Roughie.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS TAUPO CUP, 1st/13, OPN HCP 2000m - Days since last start: 34
- Time/600m: 2.02.52/0.35.41
- Winner's time: 2.02.52
- Course: 7 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 2 - 4
- 2000m Taupo winner by 0.8L; back in trip, worth following.
- Last start:
SKYCITY 1200, 9th/12, OPN HCP 1200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.11.95/0.35.03
- Winner's time: 1.11.48
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 15 - 0 - 4
- Out of the money lately; last start 9th here 1200m, 3L. Not out of this.
- Last start:
RON STANLEY MEMORIAL PHAR LAP TROPHY, 8th/13, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.36.67/0.35.32
- Winner's time: 1.35.87
- Course: 6 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Close-up lately; 8th over 1600m at Trentham; excuses; consider.
- Last start:
HKJC WORLD POOL JO GILES STAKES, 6th/10, F&M SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.25.56/0.34.41
- Winner's time: 1.25.28
- Course: 7 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 4
- Placed here two back; unplaced 1400m latest. Stick with her.
- Last start:
LEVIN TRUCK SERVICES HANDICAP, 6th/10, OPN HCP 1600m - Days since last start: 189
- Time/600m: 1.45.88/0.39.85
- Winner's time: 1.45.16
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 2
- Resuming; trial placed at Tauranga. Runner-up fresh at Pukekohe. In mix.
- Last start: SKYCITY 1200, 8th/12, OPN HCP 1200m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.11.93/0.35.15
- Winner's time: 1.11.48
- Course: 4 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 9 - 1 - 3
- Out of form; 8th here over 1200m, beaten 3L. Looks tested.
- Last start: RICH HILL MILE, 9th/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.86/0.37.61
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 11 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 13 - 3 - 1
- Won at Te Rapa; then 7L 9th in G2 here over 1600m. Likely to struggle.
- Last start:
ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC, 12th/16, 4YO SW 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.36.87/0.36.59
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 10 - 3 - 1
- No luck here last start over 1600m here; Top 3 claims at value here.
- Last start: SUPER LIQUOR 1200, 1st/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 29
- Time/600m: 1.11.83/0.34.63
- Winner's time: 1.11.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 2 - 2
- Impressive first-up, won by a head at Tauranga 1200m; stick with him.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 1400, 7th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.25.05/0.37.25
- Winner's time: 1.23.61
- Course: 5 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 15 - 4 - 4
- Placed two back; 7th, 8L, 1400m here last time. Worth another chance.
- Last start: ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC, 6th/16, 4YO SW 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.36.43/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 6 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Lightly raced. Huge 6th here over 1600m, last week. Key chance.
- Last start: HKJC WORLD POOL JO GILES STAKES, 10th/10, F&M SW+P 1400m
- Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.26.01/0.34.47
- Winner's time: 1.25.28
- Course: 5 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 10 - 0 - 3
- Out of form; 10th here over 1400m last week, beaten 4L. Look elsewhere.
- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM 1400, 1st/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.48/0.34.58
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 3 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Is an improving handy mare in form. Won 1400m here; can measure up.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 1400, 2nd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.23.70/0.36.63
- Winner's time: 1.23.61
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 1
- Inconsistent, but improved to 2nd over 1400m here; rough top 4 claims.
2-5 BOPL 13 Jan S OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) R Goyaram Wnr: Lupo Solitario 1:08.9 LONG HEAD4-7 AUCK 11 Jan G OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: Sterling Express 1:07.0 NOSEGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, 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, Blinkers, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear changes:
- Pericles: Visor Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($31,625, $10,175, $4,950, $2,750, $1,375, $825, $825, $825, $825, $825)9 5:04 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - $55,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: EDSA Group Handicap, 9th/10, -
- Days since last start: 175
- Time/600m: -/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 0 - 3
- Going: 13 - 3 - 4
- Back from a spell; Matamata trial 5th. Good fresh; can fire.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 2nd/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.15/0.36.43
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 5 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Beaten 0.6L into 2nd here over 1600m latest; hard to peg back here.
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1300, 3rd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.16.15/0.33.80
- Winner's time: 1.15.83
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 2
- Was improved 2nd-up, 3rd at 1300m. Tougher here. Roughie.
- Last start:
THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP, 3rd/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.34.68/0.35.59
- Winner's time: 1.34.62
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Winless this prep but close; last-start Otaki 1600m third. Respect.
- Last start: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, 17th/18, SP COND 2400m
- Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 2.33.55/0.39.67
- Winner's time: 2.29.76
- Course: 8 - 0 - 3
- Distance: 9 - 1 - 3
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Won two back; 17th over 2400m here latest. Faces a tough task.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.37.56/0.37.00
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 10 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 8 - 1 - 1
- Going: 17 - 3 - 3
- Broke drought here at 1600m last start; back in form. Stick with him.
- Last start: HAUNUI FARM 1400, 1st/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.48/0.34.58
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 3 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Is an improving handy mare in form. Won 1400m here; can measure up.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 1st/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.06/0.35.36
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 1
- Going: 9 - 1 - 3
- Broke long drought with 1600m win here; in the mix again.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 1500, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1500m - Days since last start: 56
- Time/600m: 1.30.02/0.33.68
- Winner's time: 1.30.02
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 10 - 1 - 2
- Won 1500m at Pukekohe last start; has been freshened. Go again.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 1st/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 13
- Time/600m: 1.23.33/0.33.94
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 3 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 1 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 1
- 9th here two back; won 1400m Pukekohe last start by 0.5L. Top 4 hope.
- Last start:
BLUE STAR GROUP 1600, 1st/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.37.70/0.34.70
- Winner's time: 1.37.70
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 3
- Going: 6 - 2 - 0
- Close second then 1600m Trentham win; stick with him.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 11th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.55/0.35.72
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 5 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 0
- Hs been out of the money lately; 11th 1600m here, 3L. Can atone.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 9th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.49/0.35.12
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 0 - 2
- Out of the placings; 9th, 2.5L off over 1600m here. Can improve.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 4=/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.36.35/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 0
- Has been close this prep, last start 4th here 1600m. Chance.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 1400, 3rd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.23.84/0.35.91
- Winner's time: 1.23.61
- Course: 4 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 6 - 1 - 3
- Has been in the money both starts. 3rd here 1400m; include.
- Last start:
BARRY ILLSLEY BUILDING AND JOINERY 1600, 8th/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 42
- Time/600m: 1.37.59/0.34.52
- Winner's time: 1.37.16
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 4
- Going: 8 - 0 - 4
- Placed at New Plymouth two back; unplaced 1600m at Trentham. Follow up.
5-7 MATA 23 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) H M Hassman Wnr: Khafre (AUS) 1:06.2 LONG NECK3=-9 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) A Lai Wnr: Rambling On 1:06.8 NOSEGear: Barrier Blindfold, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Side Winkers off, Shadow Roll offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Barrier Blanket
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes:
- Savoir Faire: Side Winkers off, Shadow Roll off
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