Wingatui   23 May 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1600M 1600m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 9m from 1400m to 900m, remainder out 6m  

Persona to take charge ahead of Ascend at a solid tempo. BAGGIO (1) was just beaten when fresh up on Synthetic footing. He can handle all conditions and is a win chance here. SOUTHERN COUNTRY (2) has been racing super this time in. Placed in half of his starts and has been twice placed here. Top two must in this field. PERSONA (7) is a triple placegetter and one of those came at this track. Trifecta and first four must for multiples bettors. CAPITAL LISTING (9) has gone okay a couple of times this campaign. Once placed in her career so far. Same yard as the top pick. ASCEND (3) has been once placed and it came here at home when second up. Not out of this to place or be first four. SUGGESTED PLAY: Baggio and Southern Country are the two clear-cut win wagers here.
1 330x2 BAGGIO
ANDREW CARSTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J CARSTON & P MURPHY
First-up after two months 2nd of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1400m, head behind Porcia Catonis with 58.5kg at $8.90. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on November 21 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Gatzby with 58.5kg at $16.40. Just beaten fresh up. Can handle dry and wet ground. Win chance.
7
ROHAN MUDHOO
CERISE, CERISE AND BLACK CHECKED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW CHECKS SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
2 x3252 SOUTHERN COUNTRY
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BROWN FAMILY SYNDICATE
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1600m, on heavy track; nose behind Orepuki Gem with 58.5kg at $2.80. Before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on April 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Shooting Stride carrying 58.5kg at $6.10. Racing super. Placed in half of his starts. Twice placed here. Top two must in this field.
8
MS K WILLIAMS
MAROON, gold HOOPS, MAROON SLEEVES, gold HOOPS, gold CAP
3 839x0 ASCEND
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J ANDERTON ONZM & EST LATE L E ANDERTON
First-up after five months second last of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 33 len behind Deciphering Me with 58.5kg at $22.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Monaghan Boy carrying 58.5kg at $37.50. Once placed and it came here at home when second up. Not out of this to place or be first four.
2
COURTNEY BARNES
WHITE, GREEN BRACES, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, RED QUARTERS CAP
4 000 HEAVEN CAN WAIT
JACKIE BURROWS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JACKIE & GEORGE BURROWS, LEITH WEITZEL
Last start ran last of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind Avoriaz carrying 58.5kg at $73.40. Before that 10th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Bandrossan carrying 58.5kg at $64.40. Poor so far. Needs to improve.
3
T R MOSELEY
DARK GREEN, GOLD STARS
5 x0970 KASHIPURA
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M E FORDE
Last start ran last of 12 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Wellaintshe carrying 55.5kg at $57.60. Before that 7th of 13 at Riverton on May 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Return Flight with 54.5kg at $63.60. Poor for ages. Once placed and it came here. Not liked.
9
BILLY JACOBSON
GREEN,GOLD CROSSED SASHES,STRIPES SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
6 8068x MISTER GOLDIE
JOHN BLACKADDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
SUE & DAVID JOHN CALDWELL
Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ashburton March 13 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind Unleash The Beast with 58.5kg at $9.10. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Ashburton October 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Porthouse Lady carrying 58.5kg at $62.80. Three times placed. Not the worst here.
5
HAYLEY HASSMAN
BLACK, GOLD HOOPS,GOLD SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
7 34444 PERSONA
DANNY FRYE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
BRAMPTON SYNDICATE
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Words Of Mine carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Ashburton on April 16 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mountain Of Light with 56.5kg at $4.20. Triple placegetter. Once of those came here. Trifecta and first four hope.
4
BRANDON MAY
WHITE,RED VEE,BLUE SLEEVES,RED CAP
8 06495 QUEEN OF KINGS
LEONARD STEWART
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
RYAN DE JOUX
Last start 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Wickham carrying 56.5kg at $5.90. Before that 9th of 12 at Riverton on May 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Orepuki Gem carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Close up fourth three starts ago. Has been five times placed so knows how to weigh in.
10
G A JOGOO
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARM BANDS, PINK CAP
9 x7574 CAPITAL LISTING
ANDREW CARSTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A J CARSTON, C, MS J & T G LINES
Most recently 4th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 15 over 1600m, 2 len behind Avoriaz with 54.5kg at $42.80. Before that 7th of 14 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on May 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Porcia Catonis with 54.5kg at $17.10. Has gone okay a couple of times this campaign. Once placed. Same yard as the top pick.
1
Y ATCHAMAH
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE CAP, RED STRIPES
10 8x097 JUST HENRI
GAY ROBINSON
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J F DOOLEY & MS G ROBINSON
Last start 7th of 10 at Ascot Park on May 11 over 1400m, in the wet; 11 len behind Chupalla carrying 57.5kg at $88.40. Before that 9th of 12 at Ascot Park on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Zircon with 57.5kg at $63.70. Poor in all runs so far and not liked at all here. One of two rank outsiders.
6
BAILEY ROGERSON
Emerald Green, Navy Blue Braces & Diamond Armbands, Emerald Green Cap