Woodville   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

GLADIATORS & EYE OTA 3000m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 2m from 1600m - 1200m, Remainder True  

QUID (2) was only worried out of a win late at Trentham 15 days ago, and the winner that day looks to have a big future in this role. The extra 500m will suit him, and he can go one better. CAPTAINS RUN (3) needed his first run back from a spell on the flat at Te Aroha and has been to the Cambridge jumping trials since then. Expect something better here. KAMAAL (6) battled away bravely fresh up at Otaki just over 3 weeks ago. He hails from a renowned jumping stable and will be ready to rumble in this. Use the market as your best guide. PRINCE TURBO (1) will be backing up quickly from a run on the flat at Otaki and has not missed a cheque in 5 starts over hurdles. Watch closely. THE BELVOIR (9) was going to finish third before falling at the last fence at Te Rapa 8 days ago. If he gets around safely, then he is capable of figuring in the finish. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Quid to win.
1 224x9 PRINCE TURBO
KEVIN MYERS
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 69.0KG
D C CAREY, D E DILKS, M M & M P KERR, T S LAST-HARRIS & MRS R E MAHONEY
Dual acceptor. Second-up today. First-up after nearly two years ran last at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 33 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56kg at $36. Previously second-up finished seventh of 13 starters at this track Rating 65 Hwt on April 10 2023 over 2200m, 3 len behind Lochwinnoch carrying 64kg at $13.30. Strong chance and expected to feature.
9
COREY WILES
Emerald Green, Purple Band, Light Blue Sleeves & Emerald Green Cap
2 51242 QUID
KEVIN MYERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
M D N WALLACE
Useful type. Last run finished second of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, on a wet track; a nose behind Our Daymo with 69kg at $1.60. Before that finished fourth of 11 starters at Wanganui on June 14 over 2040m, in the wet; 8 len behind Who Knows with 56kg at $7.80. Sure to improve again. Top chance at best.
5
KYLAN WILES
RED,FOREST GREEN TARTAN, CHECKS SLEEVES, PINK CAP
3 332x9 CAPTAINS RUN
DAN O'LEARY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
MRS J C NUGENT-O'LEARY & D M O'LEARY
Second-up today. Fresh up after 10 months finished ninth of 14 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, in the wet; 13 len behind Lord Goliath with 57.5kg at $23.50. Previously second-up finished second of 9 starters at Hastings on June 29 2024 over 2500m, in the wet; a nose behind Verry Royal carrying 69kg at $4.40. Look for better showing here.
6
N H DOWNS
TANGERINE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS,ORANGE DISC,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
4 x0083 ZEE HEIGHTS
CLINTON ISDALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
ALEXANDRA BLACKIE
Last run finished third of 12 starters at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Empire State with 69kg at $47.80. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading finished eighth of 14 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 2200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Lord Goliath carrying 55.5kg at $48.90. Found best form now. Take beating.
2
EMILY J FARR
AQUA BLUE , WHITE DIAMOND BAND
5 5x95p CARMENERE
LUCY C DE LAUTOUR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
MRS L C & W B DE LAUTOUR, ANDARI LTD
Last outing pulled up at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m. Race before finished fifth of 10 starters at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind Yolo carrying 67kg at $37.80. Should be right in the finish.
3
MR WILLIAM FEATHERSTONE
FOREST GREEN, DENIM BAND, SLEEVES, INDIGO CAP
6 588x6 KAMAAL
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
P NELSON, G & N CULLEN, W MUDGWAY, B CULLEN, T MILLER & R DEVER
Second-up today. Fresh up after three years finished sixth of 12 runners at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Madam Pele carrying 56.5kg at $34.20. Previously second-up raced greenly; finished eighth of 10 runners at this track Mdn-Sw on April 18 2022 over 1600m, 8 len behind So Unusual carrying 59.5kg at $14.40. Ready for sharp improvement.
7
M B GILLIES
RED, BLACK BAND, RED CAP
7 0009p RONIN POROTENE
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN
7YO  GREY  GELDING 69.0KG
BELL BROOKE RACING STABLE
Last run pulled up at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3100m. Run before finished ninth of 10 starters at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m, on a wet track; 48 len behind Saint Bernard carrying 69kg at $30.20. Others look better chances.
8
ARCHIE LOWETH
TURQUOISE, WHITE FLEUR DE LYS, WHITE, BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, TURQUOISE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS CAP
8 x0995 STEVE AUSTIN
NIALL QUINN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
KENNY MOORE & NIALL QUINN
Last start finished fifth of 10 runners at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Our Daymo carrying 66kg at $56.80. Start before finished ninth of 11 runners at Te Rapa on June 14 over 2800m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Squire with 66kg at $14.50. Hard to make a case today.
10
HAMISH MC NEILL
DARK GREEN,WHITE HOOPS,DARK GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,BLACK CAP
9 x8p4f THE BELVOIR
BARRY BEATSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 69.0KG
B B BEATSON
Last run fell at Te Rapa on July 5 over 2800m. Start before finished fourth of 11 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3100m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Jerricoop with 67kg at $24.60. Forward showing expected. Go close.
11
PORTIA J MATTHEWS
 INDIGO , WHITE FIVE SPOTS, CAP
10 0x866 AU REVOIR
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 67.0KG
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN, KAREN, KEVIN, JASON, JOANNA, BEN, MEGAN, NICKY & SAM FURSDON, TRACEY LUCAS, KERRY MAHUIKA & KYLIE MARSHALL
Last outing finished sixth of 9 starters at Trentham on June 28 over 2500m, in the wet; 38 len behind So Call Me with 64kg at $27. The run before finished sixth of 11 runners at Te Aroha on June 22 over 3100m, on rain affected going; 26 len behind Jerricoop carrying 64kg at $17.90. Looks one of the also-rans.
4
BELLA OLIVER
GREEN,WHITE SASH,YELLOW SLEEVES
11 x4690 VADASHA
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 67.0KG
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN, MRS ANN BROWNE & EST LATE K S BROWNE MBE, DAVEY ELLIS, MRS DALE SWAP & FRANK HILLIAR
Last run finished 12th of 14 runners at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 32 len behind Fastdeeldun with 56.5kg at $55.50. Race before finished ninth of 11 runners at Matamata on May 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Proudtobehere carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Others are preferred.
1
ASHLEY DASCOMBE
BROWN, RED ARM BANDS & CAP