Ruakaka   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

PROMOTE WAIPU 1200m

Track: SOFT 6     Out 8m  

Anticipating a good amount of early pressure with many of these juveniles facing the starter for the first time. MORETOTHINKABOUT (1) is a colt by So You Think making his first appearance. Three times trialled for a win and a second. His dam has left five winning foals, with More Sundays (6 wins) the most prolific. He has a big chance to win on his debut. BELLE NOIRE (8) resumes from a short spell and was good enough to finish second on debut near the end of March. She will continue to improve with racing and should pick up a win this year. VANBRUGH BELLE (9) has failed to fire in her last couple of starts on the Cambridge poly track and will be better suited to the 1200m here. Her trial form says she has the ability, and she is worth another chance. POPPA DENNIS (2) battled away solidly at Pukekohe 17 days ago and should now be peaking at his third career start. Include in all combinations. BEAT OF THE SUN (3) is on debut and has been thereabouts in both of his trials to date. A wide draw is no help, but any market support will be worth following. SUGGESTED PLAY: Moretothinkabout could be the one to beat, especially if the money comes for her.
1 MORETOTHINKABOUT
STEPHEN MARSH
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, C CONNORS, G C COTTERILL, L R DIXON, C J GRACE, D JAKEMAN, LANDSDOWNE PARK LTD, J MORRISON, H R W & T W POMARE, S ROLTON, A P SAKER, M W SCOTT, S SNELL, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & R WILKINSON
Colt by So You Think making his first appearance. Three times trialled for a win and a second. Dam has left five winning foals with More Sundays (6 wins) the most prolific. Big chance to win on debut.
4
M MCNAB
White, sky blue spot, sleeves , sky blue cap
2 86 POPPA DENNIS
MICHAEL ROGERS
2YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
M ROGERS
At debut, ran last of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1150m, in the wet; 15 len behind Cream Tart with 57.5kg at $7.10. Last start 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Moneypenny carrying 52.5kg at $21.20. Has plenty of upside and can sneak into the frame.
6
ELEN NICHOLAS
GREEN, WHITE BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS, CAP
3 BEAT OF THE SUN
DONNA LOGAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A GOODWIN, A & M DALY, G COSSEY, K THOMPSON, I LEISHMAN, R ZIMMERMAN & D LOGAN
Gelding by The Autumn Sun on debut. Placed in both of his trials. Dam has left Jacob's Time (2 wins). Drawn out but is a local.
11
A LAWSON-CARROLL
Navy blue , turquoise chequers, white sleeves, navy blue armbands, white cap
4 HUMBLE SPEAR
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MISS E DU, MRS W M H LEUNG, MR L Y TEE & T K TEE
First starter by Swiss Ace - Exemplar. Unplaced in both of his trials. Awkward draw. Keep an eye on the tote.
7
SAM MCNAB
Royal blue, white crossed sashes, white cap
5 REBEL ROUSER
STEVEN COLE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R COLE
Gelding by Tarzino making his first appearance. Three times trialled for one second. Dam has left two multiple race winning foals with Go Lotte (10 wins) the most prolific. Ace barrier is a tick.
1
COURTNEY BARNES
PINK, BLACK SASH, HOOPED SLEEVES, PINK , BLACK QUARTERED CAP
6 ROTTEN TOMMY
KENNY RAE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B WILKINSON, P GOFFIN, T & D ROBERTSON, J WILSON, D HALL & K RAE
Gelding by U S Navy Flag facing the starter for the first time. Three times trialled for two placings. Home track. Drawn out.
9
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP
7 YOKOZUNA
DONNA LOGAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J COSSEY, A DALY, I J LEISHMAN, MRS D M LOGAN & SOCIAL RACING PREMIER DYNAMIC DUO SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER)
Gelding by Fierce Impact making his first appearance. Twice trialled and was runner-up at Ellerslie on June 9 over 1100m. Dam has left four winning foals with Flying Shamus (8 wins) the most prolific. Be very tote wary.
2
V A COLGAN
WHITE, GRAY SLEEVES, NAVY HOOPS, GRAY CAP
8 26x BELLE NOIRE
ANDREW FORSMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
2024 BLACK BEAUTY SYNDICATE (MGR: ANDREW FORSMAN)
Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Matamata April 17 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Varjak carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. On debut second of 7 at Tauranga March 30 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind The Espy with 55.5kg at $11.50. Likely to return bigger and better this prep.
10
JOE DOYLE
WHITE, BLACK AND GOLD BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,GOLD POM POM
9 5x950 VANBRUGH BELLE
NICHOLAS BISHARA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A DUNICK, K R GREEN, M J GLEESON, G & C COCHRANE, D G SELBY, G KIDD, K GREEN, D DESMOND, C & G KIDD, S HAYES, G ALDERTON, L LOWE, M DUFFIE & N BISHARA
Most recently ran last of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 9 len behind Love The Sort with 53.5kg at $36.40. The run before that 5th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 970m, 4.5 len behind Catoca carrying 52kg at $16.90. Well placed and can improve enough to take this out.
8
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
BLACK, RED BAND, RED STARS SLEEVES, RED QUARTERS CAP
10 CONSCRIBE
DONNA LOGAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Filly by Reliable Man on debut. Has been third in both of her trials. Dam has left Test The Law (9 wins). Drawn okay.
5
HAYLEY HASSMAN
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
11 COOKIES 'N' CREAM
KENNY RAE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
M BARRATT & MS T PATTERSON
Two-year-old filly making debut by Embellish out of Ametsis. Four times trialled for two placings. Dam has left three winning foals with Jimmy Five (7 wins) the most prolific. Well drawn.
3
JASMINE FAWCETT
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP