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Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa Last updated 04/02/2026 1:58pm
Saturday, 7 Feb 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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Soft5 8.20 am 04/02/26
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)1 12:40 pm Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1300, 7th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.16.68/0.33.95
- Winner's time: 1.15.83
- Course: 3 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 1 - 0
- Below best fresh; 7th, 5L, 1300m Pukekohe. Second-up winner; top-4.
- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM 1200, 3rd/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.10.06/0.33.06
- Winner's time: 1.09.89
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Track debut; last-start 3rd over 1200m at Pukekohe. Can progress.
- Last start:
SOCIAL CLUB GREERTON 1200, 2nd/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.09.53/0.33.86
- Winner's time: 1.09.77
- Course: 13 - 1 - 5
- Distance: 14 - 1 - 3
- Going: 22 - 1 - 4
- Modest record (4/49). Runner-up 1200m Tauranga; roughie.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 13th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 1.39.05/0.38.59
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Rarely wins; below par last time, but best form suggests another chance.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 8th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.24.12/0.35.42
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 4 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 0 - 2
- Well into prep; wide gate, 8th at Pukekohe 1400m. Top 4 claims at odds.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400, 4th/9, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.25.84/0.36.75
- Winner's time: 1.24.94
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 1
- Unplaced twice since spell; last 4th 1400m Tauranga. Peaking. Include.
- Last start:
MOORE EQUINE TRANSPORT, 9th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 1.25.31/0.37.67
- Winner's time: 1.23.11
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 0
- Going: 7 - 0 - 0
- Out of form; 13L ninth over 1400m at Ruakaka. Still a top-4 hope.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 3rd/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.52/0.34.41
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Improved to 3rd by 1.1L over 1400m at Pukekohe; each way.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 9th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 1.38.23/0.37.80
- Winner's time: 1.37.56
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Promising mare; 4L 9th over 1600m at Ellerslie. Key chance.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 5th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.57/0.35.00
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 3 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 1
- Going: 10 - 1 - 2
- Improved last start; fifth over 1400m at Pukekohe. Don't underrate.
- Last start:
PAPERPLUS MATAMATA 1400, 2nd/6, Rating 60 HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.24.83/0.36.97
- Winner's time: 1.24.65
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Winless for a year, but 1.1L 2nd over 1400m; each-way value..
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers - 1 N/S, Cheek Burrs
Gear changes:
- The Espy: Blinkers off
- Cheeky Devil: Ear Covers Pre-Race on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)2 1:14 pm MAAT 1200m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
HARCOURTS SPRINT, 1st/6, MAAT 1200m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.07.66/0.32.95
- Winner's time: 1.07.66
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 7 - 3 - 2
- Going: 7 - 2 - 4
- Resumed with Ellerslie win; latest 1200m Trentham win. Leading chance.
- Last start:
KEITH STRINGER MAIDEN 1200, 1st/9, MDN 1200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.09.98/0.33.05
- Winner's time: 1.09.98
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Won Tauranga 1200m debut; strong closer. Fitter; key chance.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS KEVIN DEANE REAL ESTATE, 1st/10, MDN 1100m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.06.50/0.34.95
- Winner's time: 1.06.50
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Won 1100m here last start; on the up and hard to beat again.
- Last start:
THAMES VALLEY INSURANCE LTD 3YO 1150, 1st/4, MDN 3YO 1150m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.16.51/0.40.29
- Winner's time: 1.16.51
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Sharp improver; won 1150m maiden at Te Aroha. In the mix again.
- Last start:
RICH HILL STUD 1200, 11th/13, MAAT 1200m - Days since last start: 154
- Time/600m: 1.13.54/0.36.98
- Winner's time: 1.12.61
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Absent 5 months; 11th, 5.5L off over 1200m at Ellerslie; prefer others.
- Last start:
TAB 1200, 8th/9, MAAT 1200m - Days since last start: 364
- Time/600m: 1.16.05/0.39.44
- Winner's time: 1.10.94
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Resuming, only run last prep eighth over 1200m, likely to need this.
- Last start:
FIRST FIVE – G1 WINNER 1200, 4th/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.11.51/0.35.50
- Winner's time: 1.10.70
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Out of money; 4th here over 1200m 8 days ago, beaten 5L. Each way
- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD ALMANZOR TROPHY, 12th/14, 3YO SW+P 1200m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.12.35/0.35.33
- Winner's time: 1.10.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Two unplaced since maiden; latest 12th at Ellerslie 1200m. Go again.
- Last start: HARCOURTS KEVIN DEANE REAL ESTATE, 2nd/10, MDN 1100m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.06.64/0.34.77
- Winner's time: 1.06.50
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Runner-up here over 1100m, beaten 0.9L; must be respected.
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
Gear: Approved Plates (Hind), Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Ear Covers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Norton Bit (1st time), Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Lugging Bit off, Tongue Tie off, Norton Bit on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Apollyon: Lugging Bit off, Tongue Tie off, Norton Bit on, Nose Band on
- Last start:
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)3 1:48 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 2100m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
HARDY TRADE SUPPLY CO 2200, 12th/18, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.21.53/0.35.99
- Winner's time: 2.20.23
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 2
- Going: 9 - 1 - 3
- Winless this prep; 12th beaten 7L over 2200m at Trentham. Unlikely.
- Last start:
TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 1st/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.16.81/0.34.12
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 3 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 12 - 4 - 4
- In-form mare; last-start 2200m Pukekohe winner. Can repeat.
- Last start: HARDY TRADE SUPPLY CO 2200, 7th/18, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.20.54/0.35.19
- Winner's time: 2.20.23
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 8 - 2 - 0
- Won three back; below par since, latest 7th 2200m Trentham. Can win this
- Last start: HARDY TRADE SUPPLY CO 2200, 3rd/18, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 2.20.34/0.35.39
- Winner's time: 2.20.23
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 3
- Going: 8 - 2 - 2
- Gutsy last start, close 3rd at Trentham 2200m. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 12th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.36.58/0.35.52
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Long prep; 12th over 1600m at Ellerslie from awkward draw. Each way.
- Last start:
THE HTL GROUP 1800, 5th/5, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1800m - Days since last start: 38
- Time/600m: 1.57.15/0.37.47
- Winner's time: 1.55.83
- Course: 15 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 9 - 0 - 2
- Going: 14 - 1 - 4
- Veteran out of sorts; 5th, 8L, 1800m New Plymouth. Others preferred.
- Last start:
LIQUORLAND WANGANUI 2040, 5th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2040m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.06.91/0.35.64
- Winner's time: 2.06.27
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 2
- Going: 5 - 2 - 1
- Won here two back; 5th over 2040m at Wanganui last start. Include.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1600, 10th/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.36.50/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 4 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 7 - 1 - 2
- Midfield at Ellerslie 1600m, 2.75L off; up in trip; include at odds.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 2200, 3rd/13, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2200m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 2.17.54/0.35.16
- Winner's time: 2.16.81
- Course: 5 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 14 - 1 - 3
- Eighth at Ellerslie two back; placed 2200m Pukekohe. In the mix.
- Last start:
CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING 2100, 9th/15, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 2.13.78/0.36.93
- Winner's time: 2.12.94
- Course: 5 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 10 - 2 - 2
- Going: 12 - 2 - 2
- Race fit; wide draw; ninth over 2100m at Ellerslie last start. Include.
- Last start:
PENCARROW STUD 1600, 1st/4, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.47.39/0.40.10
- Winner's time: 1.47.39
- Course: 3 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Led throughout at Te Aroha 1600m; should give a bold sight again.
- Last start:
TRIGG CONSTRUCTION NORTHLAND CUP, 1st/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2100m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 2.09.97/0.35.93
- Winner's time: 2.09.97
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Mixes form but won 2100m at Ruakaka last start; each way claims.
- Last start: LIQUORLAND WANGANUI 2040, 9th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 2040m
- Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 2.08.29/0.36.54
- Winner's time: 2.06.27
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 2 - 2
- Won two back; unplaced over 2040m at Wanganui. Capable of better.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
Gear changes: Blinkers on, Nose Band on, Tongue Tie onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Barrier Blanket, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll (1st time), Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Shadow Roll onGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear changes:
- Titled (AUS): Blinkers on, Nose Band on, Tongue Tie on
- Ascension: Shadow Roll on
- Amyer Star: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($158,125, $50,875, $24,750, $13,750, $6,875, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125)4 
2:21 pm 3YO SW 2000m - $275,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600, 1st/10, 3YO SW+P 1600m - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 1.37.66/0.35.96
- Winner's time: 1.37.66
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 2 - 1
- In form; latest Ellerslie 1600m win (0.8L). Extra trip suits, go again.
- Last start:
ICIB BROKERWEB MILE, 1st/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.37.89/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 1.37.89
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 2 - 1
- Made all at Matamata over 1600m on Jan 23; can repeat, big show.
- Last start:
RACE IMAGES 1340, 1st/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1340m - Days since last start: 19
- Time/600m: 1.21.32/0.35.62
- Winner's time: 1.21.32
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Impressive return: neck win at Wanganui 1340m. In the mix again.
- Last start:
TAB KARAKA MILLIONS 3YO, 6th/13, 3YO SW 1600m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.72/0.37.09
- Winner's time: 1.35.00
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 2
- Placed two back; sixth in Ellerslie 1600m Listed. Top 4 chance here.
- Last start:
TRACKSIDE GINGERNUTS SALVER, 3rd/13, 3YO SW 2100m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.13.20/0.35.30
- Winner's time: 2.13.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Near a win; solid 2100m Ellerslie third. Right in the mix.
- Last start:
MYRACEHORSE 1600, 2nd/4, 3YO SW+P 1600m - Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.39.44/0.33.23
- Winner's time: 1.39.39
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Strong finisher; 2000m suits. Expect him to be rattling home again.
- Last start:
ENERGY VETS 2000, 3rd/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 2000m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 2.11.88/0.41.71
- Winner's time: 2.10.74
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Track debut; last start 3rd over 2000m at New Plymouth. Top 4 chance.
- Last start:
SCHICK CIVIL CONSTRUCTION MILE, 1st/9, MDN 3YO 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.37.67/0.34.39
- Winner's time: 1.37.67
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Below par two back at Ellerslie; won 1600m here. Right in the mix.
- Last start:
NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS, 1st/8, MDN 2100m - Days since last start: 32
- Time/600m: 2.10.52/0.36.17
- Winner's time: 2.10.52
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Ruakaka 2100m winner by 6L; harder now but more to come.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE GINGERNUTS SALVER, 11th/13, 3YO SW 2100m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.14.00/0.37.18
- Winner's time: 2.13.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Won two back; 11th latest (Listed, Ellerslie 2100m). Can rebound.
- Last start: TAB KARAKA MILLIONS 3YO, 13th/13, 3YO SW 1600m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.40.60/0.40.23
- Winner's time: 1.35.00
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Maiden win 2 back at Taupo; then 13th 1600m Ellerslie. Needs to lift.
- Last start: ICIB BROKERWEB MILE, 2nd/7, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m
- Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.38.74/0.36.42
- Winner's time: 1.37.89
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Runner-up at Matamata 1600m Jan 23; should improve further.
- Last start:
NZB DESERT GOLD STAKES, 2nd/11, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.39.87/0.34.50
- Winner's time: 1.39.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 1
- Solid maiden winner two back, then strong 1600m. Goes close again.
- Last start:
GAVIN VANNER BIRTHDAY BOY, 1st/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1650m - Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.40.62/0.35.09
- Winner's time: 1.40.62
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 2 - 0
- Chasing hat-trick. Won here then again at Waverley 1650m. In the mix.
- Last start:
GRANGEWILLIAM STUD OAKS PRELUDE, 7th/11, 3YOF SW 1800m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.59.99/0.40.79
- Winner's time: 1.58.23
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Strong Ruakaka debut winner. Forgive last 1800m run; chance. Include.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE GINGERNUTS SALVER, 6th/13, 3YO SW 2100m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.13.33/0.35.51
- Winner's time: 2.13.04
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Out of form; 6th over 2100m at Ellerslie; 1.75L off; hard to fancy.
- Last start: TRACKSIDE GINGERNUTS SALVER, 8th/13, 3YO SW 2100m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 2.13.48/0.35.75
- Winner's time: 2.13.04
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- Maiden, out of form; 8th at 2100m last time. Prefer others.
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Barrier Blindfold, Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nose Band, Shadow Roll
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers off, Visor Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Barrier Blindfold, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes:
- One True King (AUS): Blinkers off, Visor Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($175,000, $59,500, $28,000, $15,750, $8,750, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000, $7,000)5 2:53 pm SP COND 1600m - $350,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
NORWEGIAN PARK MILE, 1st/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 49
- Time/600m: 1.37.72/0.35.71
- Winner's time: 1.37.72
- Course: 2 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 1
- Going: 2 - 2 - 0
- Honest galloper; 2/6. Won here over this trip by 0.8L. Respect.
- Last start:
NETEFFEXTPAYROLL 1400, 8th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.26.77/0.34.15
- Winner's time: 1.26.42
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Promising gelding; 2L 8th over 1400m at Trentham. Each way player.
- Last start:
CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING 1500, 3rd/7, 3YO SW+P 1500m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.30.61/0.35.78
- Winner's time: 1.30.43
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 6 - 0 - 2
- Unplaced two back; improved to 3rd, 1.1L, 1500m Ellerslie. Can win.
- Last start:
JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY DOURO CUP, 3rd/15, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.37.92/0.33.59
- Winner's time: 1.37.38
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 2 - 1
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- First time here; third over 1600m at Trentham. Solid; goes close here.
- Last start: HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400, 4th/14, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1400m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.23.56/0.34.44
- Winner's time: 1.23.33
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- In form. Last start 4th at 1400m, Pukekohe; top-4 claims.
- Last start:
J SWAP MILE (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES/SIR PATRICK HOGAN KARAPIRO CLASSIC GOLDEN TICKET RACE), 1st/16, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.35/0.35.40
- Winner's time: 1.38.35
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Won maiden here over 1600m last start; can measure up again.
- Last start:
SEDDON PARK FUNERAL HOME 1400 (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES), 1st/14, MDN 1400m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.23.12/0.34.86
- Winner's time: 1.23.12
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Improved sharply; won 1400m here by 1.4L last start. Hard to fault.
- Last start:
BLUE STAR GROUP 1600, 10th/13, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.38.56/0.36.17
- Winner's time: 1.37.70
- Course: 5 - 0 - 2
- Distance: 8 - 0 - 2
- Going: 5 - 0 - 1
- Freshened; fair, 10th at Trentham over 1600m. Trip winner; some hope
- Last start:
YOURRIDE 1500, 1st/7, MAAT 1500m - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 1.31.61/0.35.46
- Winner's time: 1.31.61
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Talented galloper, 2-from-2 after Ellerslie win; the hat-trick beckons.
- Last start:
THE ALTANO NZ CT MACHINE MILE, 1st/11, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1600m - Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.18/0.35.27
- Winner's time: 1.38.18
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 2
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- Won two back at Arawa; repeated over 1600m here by 0.5L. Big danger.
- Last start:
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES, 4th/10, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares* 1400m - Days since last start: 8
- Time/600m: 1.24.21/0.35.25
- Winner's time: 1.23.99
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 1 - 0 - 1
- Handy mare; 4th last start, 1.3L off over 1400m here. Top 4 hope.
- Last start:
NEW WORLD THE SANDS PAPAMOA MAIDEN, 1st/12, MDN F&M 1500m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.31.83/0.35.51
- Winner's time: 1.31.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Consistent; two runs back. Won last start 1500m Tauranga. Include.
- Last start: J SWAP MILE (NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES/SIR PATRICK HOGAN KARAPIRO CLASSIC GOLDEN TICKET RACE), 4th/16, MDN 1600m
- Days since last start: 22
- Time/600m: 1.38.70/0.35.85
- Winner's time: 1.38.35
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 1
- Four-start maiden; 4th here over 1600m, beaten 2L. Not for us here.
- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 1600, 3rd/4, 3YO SW+P 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.39.57/0.33.41
- Winner's time: 1.39.39
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 3 - 0 - 1
- Has been inconsistent, but last-start 3rd over 1600m. Risk in this.
1-9 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) M Cameron 2nd: Jesko Absolut 1:06.8 NOSE4-10 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) O P Bosson Wnr: Tale Of The Gypsy 1:06.2 1 1/4 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear changes: Tongue Tie offGear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear changes: Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers, Nasal Strip, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll
Gear changes: Visor Blinkers offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear: 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
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear changes:
- Rambling On: Tongue Tie off
- Thorax: Blinkers off
- Subiaco (AUS): Visor Blinkers off
- Bethany Dee: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($402,500, $129,500, $63,000, $35,000, $17,500, $10,500, $10,500, $10,500, $10,500, $10,500)6 
3:28 pm WFA 2000m - $700,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start:
CAMBRIDGE STUD ZABEEL CLASSIC, 1st/9, WFA 2000m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 2.06.40/0.34.36
- Winner's time: 2.06.40
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 10 - 3 - 2
- Track debut; won G1 2000m at Ellerslie Dec 26. Big chance again.
- Last start:
FULTON FAMILY STAKES, 8th/13, OPN HCP 1500m, Listed Race - Days since last start: 7
- Time/600m: 1.30.96/0.37.41
- Winner's time: 1.29.55
- Course: 5 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 8 - 5 - 1
- Going: 22 - 6 - 7
- Out of money; 8th at Ellerslie 1500m. Better this trip, go again.
- Last start:
HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE, 1st/12, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.36.50/0.35.58
- Winner's time: 1.36.50
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 4 - 3
- Trentham 2nd then 1600m win; back to his best now. Stick with him.
- Last start:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP, 3rd/10, OPN HCP 2400m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 2.32.25/0.38.25
- Winner's time: 2.31.87
- Course: 5 - 2 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 0
- Going: 8 - 2 - 4
- 6yo gelding drops in trip after 3rd over 2400m at Ellerslie; in the mix.
- Last start:
HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION MANAWATU CUP, 7th/14, OPN HCP 2300m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 49
- Time/600m: 2.22.72/0.36.25
- Winner's time: 2.21.63
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 2 - 5
- Placed two back; seventh at Trentham G3 2300m. Can do better.
- Last start:
RICH HILL MILE, 2nd/11, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 1.36.68/0.36.06
- Winner's time: 1.36.60
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 11 - 2 - 3
- Fit after two runs; close 2nd over 1600m at Ellerslie Jan 1; roughie.
- Last start:
THE FAB FOUR-CHCH 29 MARCH 2026 RATING 80, 1st/7, Rating 80 Benchmark 2100m - Days since last start: 64
- Time/600m: 2.09.81/0.35.22
- Winner's time: 2.09.81
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 9 - 2 - 0
- Won latest over 2100m at Riccarton Park Synthetic; big odds likely.
- Last start: HARCOURTS THORNDON MILE, 4th/12, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.37.03/0.35.95
- Winner's time: 1.36.50
- Course: 4 - 3 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 2
- Going: 8 - 3 - 3
- Honest mare; C&D winner. Unlucky 4th at Trentham 1600m. Can win
- Last start:
ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC, 2nd/16, 4YO SW 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.11/0.37.21
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 2
- Narrow Ellerslie 1600m defeat (0.3L); right in the mix again.
- Last start: ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC, 3rd/16, 4YO SW 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.24/0.36.36
- Winner's time: 1.36.06
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 2 - 2
- Track debut; last start 3rd over 1600m at Ellerslie. Hard to beat here.
5-7 COUN 20 Jan H OPN HCP 1300m (CWT) W B Kennedy Wnr: Bosch 1:21.7 HEADGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Ear Covers off, Shadow Roll offGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
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
Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- El Vencedor: Ear Covers off, Shadow Roll off
- Nereus: Blinkers on
- Last start:
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($158,125, $50,875, $24,750, $13,750, $6,875, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125, $4,125)7 4:03 pm 3YOF SW 2100m - $275,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: MYRACEHORSE 1600, 1st/4, 3YO SW+P 1600m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.39.39/0.32.99
- Winner's time: 1.39.39
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 2 - 1
- Impressive fresh win 1600m at Pukekohe (0.3L). In the mix again.
- Last start:
SIR PATRICK HOGAN STAKES, 1st/12, 3YOF SW 2000m, Group 2 - Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 2.06.60/0.36.28
- Winner's time: 2.06.60
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Strong late maiden win at Ellerslie; can be in the finish again.
- Last start: TAB KARAKA MILLIONS 3YO, 5th/13, 3YO SW 1600m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.36.53/0.36.61
- Winner's time: 1.35.00
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 1
- Promising filly; 8L 5th over 1600m at Ellerslie. Top-4 chance.
- Last start: NZB DESERT GOLD STAKES, 1st/11, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.39.83/0.34.26
- Winner's time: 1.39.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 1 - 0
- Improving all the time. Strong 1600m Trentham win; hard to beat.
- Last start: GAVIN VANNER BIRTHDAY BOY, 1st/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1650m
- Days since last start: 10
- Time/600m: 1.40.62/0.35.09
- Winner's time: 1.40.62
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 2 - 0
- Relished 1650m for big Waverley win. Rock-hard fit; top 4 chance.
- Last start:
COLIN WEST PANELBEATERS 2000, 1st/10, MDN 2000m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 2.07.17/0.37.19
- Winner's time: 2.07.17
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 3
- Last-start Matamata 2000m winner; talented filly. Big chance to repeaat.
- Last start: NZB DESERT GOLD STAKES, 5th/11, 3YOF SW 1600m, Group 3
- Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.40.15/0.34.23
- Winner's time: 1.39.83
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 0 - 0
- Out of form; last start 5th, 1600m Trentham, 1.75L. Needs more.
- Last start: SIR PATRICK HOGAN STAKES, 6th/12, 3YOF SW 2000m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 2.07.10/0.37.28
- Winner's time: 2.06.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- First time here; 6th over 2000m at Ellerslie. Needs big improvement.
- Last start:
J SWAP CONTACTORS MATAMATA BREEDERS STAKES - 14TH FEBRUARY 2026, 1st/9, MDN 1600m - Days since last start: 15
- Time/600m: 1.37.71/0.36.22
- Winner's time: 1.37.71
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 1 - 0
- Maiden winner last start at Matamata 1600m by 3.5L; stick with her.
- Last start: GRANGEWILLIAM STUD OAKS PRELUDE, 7th/11, 3YOF SW 1800m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.59.99/0.40.79
- Winner's time: 1.58.23
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 1 - 0
- Nice debut winner at Ruakaka; 7th 1800m; can bounce back.
- Last start: SIR PATRICK HOGAN STAKES, 5th/12, 3YOF SW 2000m, Group 2
- Days since last start: 37
- Time/600m: 2.07.06/0.37.50
- Winner's time: 2.06.60
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 2 - 0 - 0
- Thereabouts without winning; latest 2.75L 5th at Ellerslie; must lift.
- Last start: GRANGEWILLIAM STUD OAKS PRELUDE, 3rd/11, 3YOF SW 1800m, Listed Race
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.59.03/0.39.95
- Winner's time: 1.58.23
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 2
- Consistent; last-start 3rd over 1800m at New Plymouth. Top 4 value.
5-7 MATA 23 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) J J Doyle Wnr: Nigella Lane 1:07.4 1/2 NECK1-6 COUN 20 Jan H MDN 1100m (CWT) M Cameron 2nd: Vizene 01:07. 3 1/2 LENGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
Gear changes: Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Cheek Burrs
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear changes: Shadow Roll off, Visor Blinkers onGear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers - 1 N/S (1st time), Cheek Burrs (1st time), Nose Band (1st time)
Gear changes: Side Winkers - 1 N/S on, Cheek Burrs on, Nose Band onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
Gear changes:
- Ohope Wins: Blinkers on
- Born To Be Royal (AUS): Shadow Roll off, Visor Blinkers on
- Circus Trix: Side Winkers - 1 N/S on, Cheek Burrs on, Nose Band 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 4:38 pm WFA 1400m - $500,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: SUPERNOVA, 10th/14, -
- Days since last start: 56
- Time/600m: 1.22.92/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 23 - 9 - 5
- Going: 9 - 4 - 1
- Proven 8yo at this trip; close at Pakenham. Well placed; big chance.
- Last start:
SISTEMA RAILWAY, 2nd/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.09.68/0.34.56
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 4
- Going: 6 - 0 - 5
- Consistent; Pakenham placed, Ellerslie 2nd. Longer trip suits. Can win.
- Last start:
TAB TELEGRAPH, 1st/15, WFA 1200m, Group 1 - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.07.23/0.32.31
- Winner's time: 1.07.23
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 8 - 5 - 2
- Going: 7 - 1 - 3
- Chasing hat-trick after 1L 1200m Trentham win Jan 3; stick with him.
- Last start: MACKINNON, 4th/11, -, Group 1
- Days since last start: 91
- Time/600m: 2.07.91/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Resumes; trial placed. Third at Rosehill last prep. Strong fresh type.
- Last start: AUST GNS, 2nd/15, -, Group 1
- Days since last start: 343
- Time/600m: 1.35.46/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 3 - 1
- Going: 6 - 4 - 1
- Resuming; Matamata trial placing. Unbeaten fresh. Expect a bold return.
- Last start: SISTEMA RAILWAY, 9th/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.10.56/0.34.43
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 6 - 1 - 3
- Distance: 5 - 1 - 3
- Going: 13 - 2 - 4
- Midfield fresh in G1 NZ Railway; longer trip today, but not for us.
- Last start: SISTEMA RAILWAY, 6th/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.10.35/0.34.73
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 5 - 2 - 1
- Distance: 11 - 5 - 1
- Going: 10 - 5 - 0
- Long odds on return; 6th, 5L off over 1200m at Ellerslie. Fitter now.
- Last start: SISTEMA RAILWAY, 5th/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.10.33/0.34.92
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 12 - 2 - 1
- Out of form; 5th over 1200m at Ellerslie, 5L. Stick with him in this.
- Last start: SISTEMA RAILWAY, 4th/13, OPN-SW&P 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.10.32/0.34.81
- Winner's time: 1.09.55
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 4
- Going: 8 - 1 - 2
- Up in trip after 4th over 1200m at Ellerslie; can improve; roughie.
- Last start:
HKJC WORLD POOL JO GILES STAKES, 8th/10, F&M SW+P 1400m - Days since last start: 14
- Time/600m: 1.25.80/0.34.22
- Winner's time: 1.25.28
- Course: 4 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 10 - 2 - 2
- Going: 8 - 3 - 1
- Forgive last-start 8th at Ellerslie; Ready to bounce back in this.
- Last start: TAB TELEGRAPH, 4th/15, WFA 1200m, Group 1
- Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.07.74/0.32.38
- Winner's time: 1.07.23
- Course: 1 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 1
- Going: 6 - 3 - 2
- Honest type; fourth over 1200m at Trentham. Fitter; leading hope.
3-7 MATA 23 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) S R Weatherley Wnr: Khafre (AUS) 1:06.2 LONG NECK, 1 1/2 LEN2-7 MATA 23 Jan H OPN HCP 1100m (CWT) G Rooke Wnr: Khafre (AUS) 1:06.2 LONG NECKGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Ear Covers (1st time)
Gear changes: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Ear Covers onGear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
Gear changes: Tongue Tie onGear changes:
- Savaglee: Tongue Tie on
- Platinum Attack (AUS): Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Ear Covers on
- Tomodachi: Tongue Tie on
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($37,375, $12,025, $5,850, $3,250, $1,625, $975, $975, $975, $975, $975)9 5:13 pm Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - $65,000 Open /Close #SilkFormHorseDrawRTGWGTJockeyTrainerWinPlace- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1300, 1st/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.15.83/0.34.55
- Winner's time: 1.15.83
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 8 - 1 - 3
- Going: 7 - 2 - 2
- Made all at Pukekohe (1300m) on Jan 18; can give a bold sight again.
- Last start:
SARAH ABBOT @ RAY WHITE GREERTON 1200, 1st/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.09.79/0.33.54
- Winner's time: 1.09.79
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 2
- Going: 7 - 2 - 2
- Proven at trip; won 1200m Tauranga by 0.6L. Big chance again.
- Last start:
CAPTAIN COMPOST LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 1400, 2nd/8, OPN HCP 1400m - Days since last start: 252
- Time/600m: 1.27.55/0.37.08
- Winner's time: 1.27.45
- Course: 4 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 2 - 0 - 1
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- Resuming, Pukekohe trial 6th. Will be ready to rumble. Check market.
- Last start: SARAH ABBOT @ RAY WHITE GREERTON 1200, 2nd/6, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.09.37/0.32.92
- Winner's time: 1.09.79
- Course: 3 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 3 - 2
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Charged late for close 2nd. 3 wins, 2 placings over 1200m. Top hope.
- Last start:
RON STANLEY MEMORIAL PHAR LAP TROPHY, 10th/13, OPN HCP 1600m, Group 3 - Days since last start: 35
- Time/600m: 1.36.76/0.35.63
- Winner's time: 1.35.87
- Course: 3 - 1 - 2
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 1
- Going: 6 - 2 - 0
- Consistent; last start 10th over 1600m at Trentham 5 weeks ago. Consider
- Last start: AUSTIN HANDICAP, 7th/13, -
- Days since last start: 279
- Time/600m: 1.21.94/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 2 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 1 - 1 - 0
- Going: 3 - 2 - 1
- Ex-HK 5yo; fresh up for Danica Guy. Trial winner. Market best guide.
- Last start:
TERRY BROTHERS 1200, 4th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 28
- Time/600m: 1.10.89/0.35.25
- Winner's time: 1.10.71
- Course: 3 - 1 - 0
- Distance: 14 - 2 - 5
- Going: 7 - 2 - 1
- Consistent; rarely wins. 4th Wanganui 1200m, beaten 1.1L; in the mix.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1300, 2nd/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.15.98/0.34.24
- Winner's time: 1.15.83
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 3 - 0 - 3
- Going: 8 - 1 - 3
- Beaten 0.9L 2nd at Pukekohe 1300m; hard to hold out here.
- Last start:
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 7th/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.12.35/0.34.18
- Winner's time: 1.11.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going: 4 - 0 - 0
- Won fresh at Trentham; 7th at Ellerslie. Freshened. Worth another chance
- Last start:
STELLA ARTOIS 1400, 12th/14, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 63
- Time/600m: 1.23.83/0.34.78
- Winner's time: 1.22.97
- Course: 2 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 4 - 0 - 1
- Going: 5 - 1 - 1
- Freshened after Pukekohe 1400m 12th nine weeks ago; will improve.
- Last start: BARFOOT & THOMPSON 1200, 2nd/11, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 43
- Time/600m: 1.11.85/0.33.82
- Winner's time: 1.11.80
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 1 - 1
- Going: 5 - 0 - 2
- Neck second at Ellerslie 1200m last time; should be very competitive.
- Last start:
TAB ODDS BOOST EVERY RACE AT RUAKAKA, 1st/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 588
- Time/600m: 1.09.73/0.34.13
- Winner's time: 1.09.73
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 4 - 2 - 1
- Going: 0 - 0 - 0
- Resuming from a long spell, trial placed; check market moves.
- Last start: SOCIAL CLUB GREERTON 1200, 1st/10, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1200m
- Days since last start: 30
- Time/600m: 1.09.77/0.33.63
- Winner's time: 1.09.77
- Course: 2 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 1 - 2
- Going: 6 - 0 - 1
- Broke through at 1200m Tauranga; confidence back, among main hopes.
- Last start:
WANGANUI MOTORS AND THE DYKE FAMILY 1340, 1st/12, Rating 65 Benchmark* 1340m - Days since last start: 70
- Time/600m: 1.19.24/0.34.67
- Winner's time: 1.19.24
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 1
- Going: 2 - 2 - 0
- Fresh after 10 weeks; Wanganui winner. Capable of a lot more.
- Last start:
GEE & HICKTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS SPRINT, 2nd/4, OPN HCP 1100m - Days since last start: 21
- Time/600m: 1.03.60/0.33.54
- Winner's time: 1.03.17
- Course: 1 - 0 - 1
- Distance: 7 - 1 - 4
- Going: 9 - 2 - 5
- Consistent and in form; 2nd last start 1100m Trentham. Great chance.
- Last start:
HAUNUI FARM 1400, 7=/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1400m - Days since last start: 27
- Time/600m: 1.24.75/0.35.76
- Winner's time: 1.24.48
- Course: 3 - 2 - 0
- Distance: 6 - 2 - 2
- Going: 5 - 2 - 0
- Won here over 1200 two back; unplaced 1400 at Ellerslie. Needs to lift.
- Last start:
REMEMBERING "TAIKI" 1550, 5th/9, Rating 68 Benchmark* 1550m - Days since last start: 136
- Time/600m: 1.34.76/0.35.58
- Winner's time: 1.34.31
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 1 - 0 - 0
- Going: 3 - 0 - 0
- First-up from a spell; unplaced both prior fresh runs; not for us.
- Last start:
SUPER LIQUOR 1200, 7th/9, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1200m - Days since last start: 36
- Time/600m: 1.12.35/0.34.85
- Winner's time: 1.11.83
- Course: 4 - 1 - 1
- Distance: 5 - 0 - 2
- Going: 4 - 1 - 1
- First-up 7th, 2.5L off at Tauranga 1200m; tough task here.
- Last start: BM66, 11th/12, -
- Days since last start: 99
- Time/600m: 1.24.06/-
- Winner's time: -
- Course: 0 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 0 - 0 - 0
- Going: 1 - 0 - 0
- Resumes; Pukekohe trial 7th. Use the market as the best guide.
- Last start: STELLA ARTOIS 1300, 6th/10, Rating 75 Benchmark* 1300m
- Days since last start: 20
- Time/600m: 1.16.47/0.34.48
- Winner's time: 1.15.83
- Course: 1 - 0 - 0
- Distance: 3 - 2 - 0
- Going: 4 - 1 - 0
- Going okay, but 6th over 1300m at Pukekohe. Wait for return to form.
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Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates (1st time), Lugging Bit (1st time)
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Gear changes:
- Tristar: Barrier Blanket on
- Lupo Solitario: Ear Covers Pre-Race off, Nasal Strip on
- Jesko Absolut: Ear Covers Pre-Race on, Bandages on
- Esternay (AUS): Blinkers off, Approved Plates on, Lugging Bit on
- Last start:
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