AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

PRYDA 1700m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Moderate tempo expected with Tickford likely to find the front over Ruji and Frosbie. RUJI (4) has changed stables since a battling effort here nearly 2 weeks ago when finishing fifth. He was pressured in front that day, and with all things considered, his effort wasn't bad. He meets a relatively poor field here, and with the blinkers off, can have a say in the finish. STARPELLO (5) is trained locally, so he won't have a problem having his first run on the poly surface. He has shown some ability in his short career thus far, and can take this out. DEALERS CHOICE (3) needed her fresh up run here nearly a fortnight ago over 1200m and steps up to a more suitable middle distance here. At least she has won a race, and on that score alone, she has to be respected. TICKFORD (1) is resuming from a spell in a poor field as a 3-race winner. He might need it, but he is still capable of a top 4 finish here. KEEPITINYOURWALLET (6) is getting fitter and was only 2 lengths from the winner here last time out. Include in all combinations. FROSBIE (2) has some place claims here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ruji gets his chance to show some worthwhile form.
1 4776x TICKFORD
RICHARD FRENCH
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
J & R DYKSTRA & S M HAMILL
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Wanganui December 29 over 2060m, 8 len behind Leave A Light On carrying 58kg at $25. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Wanganui September 21 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Tranzed carrying 59.5kg at $18.50. Has ability and worth keeping safe.
7
K R HERCOCK
CERISE , GOLD HOOPS, CERISE SLEEVES .CERISE , GOLD QUARTERED CAP
2 x0076 FROSBIE
DEAN WILES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D R WILES
At the latest run second last of 7 at Arawa Park on July 2 over 1560m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Takeachance carrying 58.5kg at $20. The run before that 7th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Because with 56.5kg at $66. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
2
KELLY MYERS
YELLOW,BLACK CROSSED SASH
3 840x8 DEALERS CHOICE
CLINTON ISDALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B R & V M EARNSHAW & CLINTON ISDALE
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 56kg at $18.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Good Spot with 55kg at $12.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
6
JEETESH MUDHOO
AQUA, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
4 04505 RUJI
SUZY GORDON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C R J ISDALE
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 5 len behind Justaskpercy with 54kg at $10.70. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, 12 len behind Cuba Street carrying 58.5kg at $8.30. Made headway last time. Well placed and can do much better.
1
LIAM KAURI
White, emerald green shamrock (b&f) & white cap
5 56398 STARPELLO
LISA LATTA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
IN TO WIN RACE MEMBERS SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) & IN TO WIN STAR'S APPEAL SYNDICATE (MG: TINEKE BALCOMBE)
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, in the wet; 16 len behind Madam Pele with 57.5kg at $15. The race before that got back early 9th of 14 at Trentham on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mohi Place with 58.5kg at $18. Terrific chance to return to form.
3
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
NAVY,LIGHT BLUE SASH, WHITE CAP
6 066 KEEPITINYOURWALLET
STEPHEN MERCER
4YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
S MERCER, M MERCER & T WAGSTAFF
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 2 len behind Oceans Roar with 56kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, 6 len behind Cuba Street carrying 58.5kg at $21.40. Can figure in the finish.
4
C DELL
BLUE,YELLOW HALVED VERTICAL,COLLAR,RED SLEEVES,CAP
7 0 BALLINRAN
NIALL QUINN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
N J QUINN, S BEATSON & A POWELL
Was at big odds at debut, second last of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 27 len behind He's All Fabulous carrying 58.5kg at $27.70. Hard to see him featuring.
5
AMBER RIDDELL
DARK GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARM BAND, BLACK CAP
8 0 FLOR DE CANA
FRED MITCHEL
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
F & MRS P K MITCHELL
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 33 len behind Last Souvenir with 53.5kg at $73.80. Others rate better.
8
FRANKIE BARRETT
NAVY, WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER,NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS