Te Rapa   20 Sep 2017
 
GOING: SL

Five Stags Leamington (Bm65) 1600m

Track: SLOW9   Rain Late   Rail: Out 12m.  

Big Mike and Pursued will be prominent early. WIDE AWAKE placed as favourite FU running a peak and that augurs well for his campaign. He may sit handier over the mile from the sweet draw and looks the winner with Bosson sticking. RED JOHN comes off a big Maiden win overcoming trouble. Expect him to go on. QUANTUM has placed close up his last five and gets another chance with the 3kg claim. This mile event has many chances to make the trifecta and first four but only a few legitimate win hopes. WIDE AWAKE races best here and is an obvious threat. Drawn to win. The consistent QUANTUM has to be a top two must on form. Picks himself onto every main ticket having been placed in his last four outings here. COLLABORATE won his maiden here on rain-affected footing. The tote will tell you how forward he is. Big Mile down in grade is an include. Road Trip the next best runner for your combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Very keen on Wide Awake.
1 416x0 BIG MIKE
C PHELAN
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
G S & Mrs S A Fausett, B L & C K & Est Late K B Phelan
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months jumped awkwardly; 10th of 12 starters at this track (Bm75) Aug 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12-1/4 len behind Highlad with 56kg. Previously second-up overraced early, middle stages; 4th of 15 starters at this track (Bm65) in Apr over 1600m, 2-1/4 len behind Shadows with 59kg. Tested at this stage of campaign.
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J K RIDDELL
Black, Apple Green Braces, Armbands & Cap
2 22332 QUANTUM
BRENDON HAWTIN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G M & M M Campbell & Mrs K D Nicholson
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 32 days. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 starters at this track (Bm65) Aug 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 1-3/4 len behind Blackmagicwoman with 56.5kg. Run before 3rd of 12 runners (jumped awkwardly; blocked for run; checked concluding stages) at this track (Bm75) Aug 5 over 1600m, 1-1/2 len behind Waipipi Lad with 52kg. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
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HAIRI MARZUKI
Silver, Black Diamonds (B&F), Striped Sleeves & Quartered Cap
3 10x4x COLLABORATE
MURRAY BAKER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B P Rogers, B B Rogers, A P Rogers, Ms M Rogers & L J Bonetti
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Finished off last campaign blocked for run; came from midfield; 4th of 10 runners at Ellerslie (Bm65) in Feb over 1500m, 4-1/4 len behind Circuit Glory carrying 59kg. First up last campaign raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 starters at Taupo 3yo+ Mdn in Aug 2015 over 1300m, in the wet; 3-1/2 len behind Whittaker with 56kg. Place appears best in this fresh.
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M CAMERON
Black, Lime Green Horsehead Inside Horseshoe, Collar And Sleeves, Lime Green Cap, Black Seams
4 371 RED JOHN
HILARY PRYCE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J E Carter, A J Hayes, M D Ormsby, Miss H A & Mrs N E Pryce
Last run won by 2-1/2 len (blocked for run near 200m) Te Awamutu 3yo+ Mdn Sep 8 over 1580m on heavy track defeating Fort Knox carrying 58.5kg. Run before sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 starters at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn Aug 23 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8-1/2 len behind Kool Connection with 58.5kg. Making headway every start. Rates strongly.
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ANNA JONES
Orange, Black Sleeves, Emerald Green Armbands & Cap
5 416x3 WIDE AWAKE
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Te Akau Wide Awake Syndicate (Mgr: D C Ellis)
Second-up today. First-up after six months 3rd of 13 starters at Hastings (Bm65) Sep 2 over 1400m, 1-1/2 len behind Decades carrying 58.5kg. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at Ellerslie 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1500m, 2-1/4 len behind Sidestep carrying 58kg. Look for better showing here.
2
O P BOSSON
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars & Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
6 51387 PURSUED
DONNA LOGAN
10YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Paul Gordon & Raewyn Black
Last start shifted out near 1600m; made ground from midfield; 7th of 14 runners at Ruakaka (Bm65) Sep 2 over 2100m, 7-3/4 len behind Cosmic Storm with 59kg. Start before overraced middle stages; came from midfield; 8th of 14 starters at Ruakaka (Bm65) Aug 16 over 1600m, 5-1/4 len behind Bravo Supremo with 59kg. Forward showing expected. Go close.
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S C SPRATT
Gold, Red Stars (B&F), Black & Gold Striped Sleeves & Cap
7 9x221 PATRICIA ANNE
PETER LOCK
10YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Mullavey
Last outing favourite; won by 1-1/4 len Matamata 3yo+ Mdn Aug 30 over 1400m on heavy track defeating Sufficient Funds carrying 55.5kg. The run before jumped awkwardly; led throughout and just faded 2nd of 10 starters at Awapuni 3yo+ Mdn Jul 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1 len behind Em Kay Pops with 54.5kg.
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Red, Yellow Lm, Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
8 137x8 NARVICK
STEVEN COLE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R & S D Cole
Second-up today. First-up after three months 8th of 14 runners at Ruakaka (Bm65) Sep 2 over 1400m, 6-3/4 len behind Charlie Farley with 57.5kg. Previously second-up quickly across from a wide gate to to settle just off the pace but gave ground in when 4th of 14 starters at Pukekohe 3yo+ Mdn in Apr over 1600m, 6-3/4 len behind Newton with 58kg. Look for better showing here.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Pink, Black Hooped Sleeves & Sash, Pink & Black Quartered Cap
9 3981x TOURMALINE
GRAHAM RICHARDSON
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Emerald Bloodstock Ltd
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation winning by 1-1/4 len Te Teko 3yo+ Mdn in Jun over 2200m on heavy track defeating Sacre Coeur carrying 56.5kg. First up last campaign hampered early stages; 5th of 12 runners at Avondale 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1400m, 5-3/4 len behind Elusive Empire carrying 56kg. Worth keeping in mind resuming today.
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J L WADDELL
Red, White Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red & Royal Blue Quartered Cap
10 67x67 MODEL AYE
Shaun & Emma Clotworthy
11YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Markwood Lodge Ltd
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up slowly away; settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 runners at Tauranga (Bm65) Aug 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5-1/4 len behind Rodmar carrying 56.5kg. Second-up slowly away; 7th of 10 runners at Pukekohe (Bm65) Sep 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16-1/2 len behind Repo Bay carrying 57kg. Looks outclassed in this grade.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Red & White Chequers, Stylized Logo (B&F), Royal Blue Sleeves With Red & White Chequers Down Sleeves, Red & White Chequered Cap With Royal Blue Peak
11 37516 LEICA LADY
FRANK RITCHIE
10YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
The Oaks Stud
Freshened for 32 days. Last start inconvenienced near 200m; 6th of 15 starters at this track (Bm65) Aug 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5-1/4 len behind Blackmagicwoman with 56.5kg. The run before won by 1-3/4 len Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn Aug 2 over 1600m on heavy going defeating Royal Rebel with 56.5kg. Forward showing expected. Go close.
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L G INNES
White, Royal Blue Band & Cap With White Pompom
12 x4830 ROAD TRIP
G ALTON
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G I Alton
Dual acceptor. Freshened for 53 days. Last run 10th of 12 starters at Arawa Park (Bm65) Jul 29 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11-1/2 len behind Straight Sets carrying 57kg. Before that 3rd of 16 starters at Avondale (Bm65) in Jul over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Blackjack Man carrying 55.5kg. Hard to make a case for on recent form.
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SAM WEATHERLEY
Gold, chocolate braces, emerald green arm bands & cap
13 8467x CONTESSA BELLE
GRAHAM RICHARDSON
11YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Emerald Bloodstock Ltd & Mrs N M Leicester
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 15 starters at Hastings (Bm65) in May over 2100m, 9-3/4 len behind Hunta Pence carrying 56kg. First up last campaign 7th of 12 starters at Tauranga 3yo+ Mdn in Dec last year over 1600m, 10-1/4 len behind Nicoletta carrying 56.5kg. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
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SHAUN M MC KAY
Red, Emerald Green Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
14 40526 WANNABE ROYALE
STEPHEN MARSH
11YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mr J N & Mrs K L Murdoch
Last outing 6th of 9 starters at Ellerslie (Bm65) Sep 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Cool Cassie with 56kg. Before that 2nd of 10 starters (tightened for room; lost ground; lost a plate) at Matamata (Bm65) Aug 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; a head behind Suggestive Heights carrying 55kg. Forward showing expected. Go close.
4
DANIELLE JOHNSON
White, Red Spot, Emerald Green Sleeves, Red Cap
15 38855 WEE SONYA
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD
12YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D B & P G Hollinshead & Three In One Syndicate
Last run 5th in a small field at Te Awamutu (Bm75) Sep 8 over 1580m, on rain affected going; 10-1/2 len behind Keep Up carrying 54kg. Race before 5th of 10 starters at Matamata (Bm65) Aug 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10-1/4 len behind Suggestive Heights with 54kg.
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Emerald Green & Scarlet Diagonal Stripes, Emerald Green Sleeves, Scarlet Arm Bands & Cap
16 20806 OOMPA
J R CROPP
14YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J R & Mrs T J Cropp
Last start 6th of 10 runners at Matamata (Bm65) Aug 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12-1/4 len behind Suggestive Heights with 54kg. The start before that; failed to make any headway during the race 14th of 16 starters at Pukekohe (Bm65) Aug 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 20-1/4 len behind Worthiswaitngold carrying 56kg. Can't entirely dismiss but others look better placed.
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Oxford Blue, Lime Green Fleur De Lys (B&F), Lime Green & Oxford Blue Chequered Sleeves & Quartered Cap
17 90670 MILLY MOO
R S MANNING
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L K Durrant & R S Manning
Dual acceptor. Last outing saddle slipped; ran last at New Plymouth (Bm65) Aug 26 over 1600m, 13-1/2 len behind Call Doubt with 51.5kg. The start before that; raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 starters at Arawa Park 3yo Swp Jul 29 over 1400m, on a wet track; 11-1/4 len behind Crafty Jess with 55.5kg.
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Yellow, Royal Blue Maltese Cross (B&F) & Sleeves With Yellow Stars, Yellow Cap With Royal Blue Stars