Rotorua 10 May 2025
GOING: H(10)
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WAIKATO/BOP RACEHORSE OWNERS MAIDEN 1215m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Off the low draw Onslow should lead at a genuine tempo. CHUR NIBBLE (1) has run good seconds in each start so far. Can overcome a wide draw here and win. THE SKY ABOVE (4) she has been seven times placed. Two of those were seconds this time in on dry and wet footing. Can cope with a wide draw in this too. OBAN (2) he resumes here. Has been course placed before. Drawn to be in the finish here or the first fours. VADANOVA (11) resumes after a recent trial win. Ran well in her first two starts on wet ground. Include the filly everywhere you can in this particular field. PORTLAND (14) is an improver who looks ideally placed here. Won an Ellerslie trial prior. Not out of this at overs. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chur Nibble and The Sky Above are win wagers.
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CHUR NIBBLE
SHAUN PHELAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG BRAD NICHOLAS, KATE GRIFFIN, SHAUN PHELAN At debut, 2nd of 8 at Matamata on March 23 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Kia Kaha with 57.5kg at $17.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1400m, slow going 1.3 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57.5kg at $5. Good seconds in each start so far. Can overcome wide draw here and win. |
12 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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OBAN
KAREN NICHOLSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG KAREN NICHOLSON, PAUL & JULIE DYSON Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Hawera October 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track July 3 over 1215m, in the wet; 8 len behind Willit with 57.5kg at $11.10. Resumes here. Has been course placed. Drawn to be in the finish here or the first fours. |
4 RYAN ELLIOT |
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SKY FALLS
STEVEN COLE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG D R COLE Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Taupo August 21 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Live On Air carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track July 3 over 1215m, in the wet; a nose behind Murch with 58.5kg at $14.30. Twice placed gelding. Drawn the ace again. Course placed. Not the worst. |
1 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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THE SKY ABOVE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG TE AKAU TRUE BLUE SKY RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Most recently 6th of 13 at Matamata on March 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sperlari carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Matamata on March 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind St Giles with 56.5kg at $5.10. Has been seven times placed. Two of those were seconds this time in. Can cope with a wide draw. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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LAE ZEE
SIMON REES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SIMON REES LTD Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Taupo October 11 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Mood Painter with 56.5kg at $6.10. On debut fifth of 11 at this track August 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Betabequik carrying 65kg at $19.70. Twice placed. Wide gate fresh up. Ran well in one other start too. Distance a tad short. |
13 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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RIDGEVIEW VICKY
GAVIN OPIE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG S RAYNER, K OPIE, A MCRAE, D MCGALL, G PAETAI, B TAYLOR & J BULL Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Reggae Queen with 56.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track July 3 over 1215m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Murch carrying 52.5kg at $26.40. Has been twice placed and both of them came here. One of those runs came when fresh up. |
5 MARIA SANSON |
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SMART TIP
STEPHEN RALPH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J LESLIE, MRS R L WALLBANK & B S WALLBANK, STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON First-up 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Pizarro with 54.5kg at $30.40. Second-up 4th of 10 at Pukekohe on April 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Super Dailo carrying 56.5kg at $29.60. Good improvement at last start. In form yard. Cannot be left out. |
9 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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VINAYA
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At the latest run 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. The start before that 4th of 7 at Taupo on February 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mille Grazie with 57kg at $14. She has run well at her last two starts. Wide draw. Trifecta and first four chance. |
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DAY IN LIEU
WARREN LUND 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS M R, MS R M, D W, P D & W D LUND Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Matamata August 27 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Thermoregulate with 55.5kg at $18.50. On debut third of 7 at Tauranga July 22 2023 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Lovearoadie carrying 55.5kg at $26.70. Was third on debut and been poor since. Fresh up here. |
10 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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VADAHI
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG E J WOOD Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Ruakaka December 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Berenhard with 55kg at $9.60. On debut eighth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 8 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 55.5kg at $32.10. Not out of this resuming wide draw and all. Ran well at second start. Keep safe. |
17 JOE DOYLE |
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VADANOVA
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG W R & L A BERRY, P A TRUSCOTT, D R WALLACE, C J MEAR, L K BERRY, J L BERRY, G W FULLERTON Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Real Class carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. On debut fourth of 10 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Full Noise carrying 54kg at $21.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Ran well in first two starts on wet ground. Include her everywhere. |
6 KELLY MYERS |
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KARYON
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T I BAWDEN, MRS E L & P G KARTON, G A ROGERSON MNZM & M B WADDY Last start 10th of 14 at Te Rapa on May 3 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ziggy Stardust carrying 53.5kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lotus carrying 53.5kg at $33.60. Poor at last start. Had run well in both runs prior this time in. One for overs. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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FAT CAT
ANDREW FORSMAN 2YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B M ALLEN, G A ANDREW, A CHEETHAM, D K COLLETT, A M DRAGICEVICH, A C, MRS L M & S P FORSMAN, R J GIBSON, JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD, I D MACERLICH, A MOSLEY, MRS D G & W H OUTTRIM, P & R SIMONS, T S VALENTINE, D WAKELIN & G D WILSHIER Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind To Bravery Born with 55kg at $9.60. On debut fifth of 9 at Te Rapa December 14 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sweet Ice with 57kg at $4.80. Trial second last month. He has upside. Include in all of your multiples. |
14 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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PORTLAND
STEPHEN MARSH 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG S B MARSH & C CONNORS At debut, 4th of 13 at Matamata on April 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Varjak with 55.5kg at $8.80. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Won an Ellerslie trial prior. Not out of this at overs. |
2 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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EZELLOHAR
FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG FRED & LINDSAY CORNEGE Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Pukekohe January 19 over 1300m, 13 len behind Cypher carrying 57kg at $38.40. On debut sixth of 10 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1150m, soft track; 6 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 57.5kg at $34.50. Poor in last two runs before being spelled. Drawn wide. |
11 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SKYCATCHER
PETER LOCK 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS S J TAYLOR Gelding by Staphanos making his first appearance. Has had two trials and won the last one at Pukekohe over 1100m on January 23. Dam has left Miss Balvenie (5 wins). Not out of this. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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ROAR OF THE JUNGLE
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG 3 MATES SYNDICATE Gelding by Jungle Cat on debut. Six times trialled for two wins and four placings. Not out of this if he gains a start from third on the ballot. |
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ROSIE'S RENDEVOUS
PAM GERARD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J BARRETT Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Matamata on March 27 2024 over 1050m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 55.5kg at $33.20. New stable fresh up. Trial fourth in March. Be a tad tote wary. |
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ONSLOW
MAXIM & SAMANTHA VAN LIERDE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Waverley February 28 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind El Jaycee with 58.5kg at $11.40. On debut seventh of 11 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chinook carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Fresh up. Placed in both of his trials. Bred to win multiple races. Not out of this at all. |
3 V A COLGAN |
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BORN THIS SWEY
VICKI PRENDERGAST 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M & V PRENDERGAST First-starter by Sweynesse out of Hello M'lady. Has not been officially trialled. Wide gate here and sixth ballot. Looking elsewhere. |
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