Otaki   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN 1400m

Track:     True  

Mohi Place and John Doe have good gate speed and can pave the way.
1 3853x LAST SOUVENIR
ROBBIE PATTERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J & H M MORAN, C C & C A CHAMBERLAINN
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Staphanos Queen carrying 58.5kg at $4.70. On debut second of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind She's Untouchable with 58.5kg at $10.80. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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GREEN , PINK EPAULETTES , CAP
2 28233 MOHI PLACE
JOHNO BENNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BLEAKLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD, HAYDEN & LISA PIRIE, STEVE & KAT WOOD, SS WOTHERSPOON FAMILY TRUST
Racing well. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Tauranga on March 15 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind New Recruit carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Perspective with 57.5kg at $6.30. Major player on recent form.
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JOE DOYLE
MAROON, WHITE CADRE, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON STARS, WHITE CAP, MAROON DIAMOND
3 2228x HE'S ALL FABULOUS
BUDDY LAMMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J DE RIDDER, BUDDY LAMMAS & MATTHEW HODGKINSON
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Waverley October 9 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Identikit carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track June 8 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Kawatiri with 56.5kg at $48.40. Not at this stage.
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ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW FOUR LEAF CLOVER, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRON, CAP
4 72226 NOZUMI
SUE THOMPSON & MICK BROWN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
TARTAN MEADOW BLOODSTOCK
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Wanganui on April 27 over 1350m, 6 len behind The Nomad with 58.5kg at $4.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Waverley on April 4 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Marketa with 69kg at $2.20. Nicely placed to atone.
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BLUE,RED EPAULETTES
5 6260x PRIMO ATTITUDE
ANGE GREIG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
ANGE & PETE GREIG, ROBERT FORTH, PAULINE & WILLIE GREEN
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Waverley October 20 over 2200m, soft track; 12 len behind Keen On Bubbles carrying 58.5kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Wanganui August 31 over 1360m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Shawshank carrying 55.5kg at $29.10. Hard to recommend.
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LIAM KAURI
MIDNIGHT BLUE ,YELLOW STARS,BLACK SLEEVES, MIDNIGHT BLUE HOOPS,CAP,YELLOW HORSESHOE
6 44 JOHN DOE
MARK OULAGHAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P W NORRIE & R D NOBILO
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Trader Inn with 58.5kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 7 at Waverley on March 19 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Lady Anglesea carrying 58.5kg at $5. Solid top-three chance.
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SILVER,LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES,,SILVER SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND,RED CAP
7 339x0 SAND POINT
MIKE BRESLIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Second run back. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on October 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Detrimental carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. One of the top chances.
5
J K RIDDELL
ROYAL BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASHES AND ARMBANDS
8 38565 RIOMOSA
GEOFF HAIGH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
E VINE, H M PETERS, J S CARTER
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 14 at Trentham Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Croupier with 58.5kg at $49.90. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 5.5 len behind Cut Loose with 58.5kg at $11.40. Worth following up.
6
RED , BLUE SLEEVES , WHITE ARMBAND , CAP
9 7x470 SOUL CATCHER
GARY VILE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J BELL, G VILE
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Hawera on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Proboy with 58.5kg at $17.30. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Waverley on March 6 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mister Fletcher carrying 58.5kg at $14.80. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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ORANGE, BROWN QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES
10 OCEANS ROAR
ILONE KELLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K B LARGE & D LEAMY
Gelding by Ocean Park on debut. Won trial at Foxton over 1200m on April 15. Looking to others.
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GREEN, WHITE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 PLATINUM MISSION
LISA LATTA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R M BOS, R H BRADER, M R CURD, N J MCALISTER, E M ROSS, C & D L SUTTON, MRS C J & K J TOD & J W WELD
Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Wyndspelle out of Brambling NZD $ 65,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 8 at Awapuni over 1000m. Under race conditions looks safely held.
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PURPLE, BROWN BAND
12 406x3 CHARM ZAFARM
TAWHITI HINA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M K DRAVITZKI
Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dazz with 53.5kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Trentham on May 25 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Opawa Scarlett carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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MAROON, TAN CROSS OUTLINE, MAROON CAP, GOLD DIAMOND
13 26x SNOWFLAKE
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS B LOWRY
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Wanganui January 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind Monologue carrying 56.5kg at $6.30. On debut second of 7 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Lady Rosabella with 56.5kg at $6.60. Not keen on her chances.
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BLACK,WHITE CHECK,RED SASH,BLACK SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS,RED CAP
14 EMRYS
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM
First starter by Ferrando - Fire Singer. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. She can do better that her trials, watch market to assess real chances.
3
BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS
15 9908x HIGHLY LETHAL
BRENDON MCDERMOTT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
B C MCDERMOTT, T P G & K A FERREIRA, D MCDERMOTT, K BROWN, MRS KIM ROBINSON, T W MCDERMOTT, B ROBINSON, MISS CHERIE CROMARTY & MISS ANNA YOUNG
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Wanganui February 21 over 2060m, soft track; 5.5 len behind I Park carrying 58.5kg at $60.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at this track December 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dee Vee Pee with 58.5kg at $34.70. Cannot enthuse.
4
HOT PINK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, YELLOW ARMBAND, CAP
16 8x00x MARKUSHARDYCUS
CLINTON ISDALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C R J ISDALE
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway February 14 over 2000m, soft track; 21 len behind Sir Bruce with 58.5kg at $49.30. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Te Rapa January 31 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Moschino with 58.5kg at $68.80. Likely to need this run.
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AQUA, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
17 80x9 STAR TIME
GARY VILE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D L & D M HARRISON, C TIMMS, WISHUWEREINIT SYNDICATE & G VILE
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Pinhook with 56.5kg at $57.80. Previously second-up second last of 13 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, 21 len behind Dee Vee Pee carrying 56.5kg at $68. Needs to lift.
10
ORANGE,BROWN QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES
18 6x MELONI
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS H J & P J CROFSKEY
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Champagne Linda with 58kg at $2.80. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBAND, CAP
19 JAEGER
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
DR J R O'BRIEN
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Time Test facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Foxton trial over 1000m on April 15. Might need some time.
2
BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, CAP
20 RONZIO
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS C J & P J LYNSKEY
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Zed facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1200m on April 15. Prefer to see.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, CAP