Te Aroha   11 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

HARCOURTS TE AROHA 1600m

Track: SOFT6     Out 3.5  

Expecting Montana Bay to take up the running with Los Santos and Rebel Rouser close at hand. REGAL WINGS (3) has raced his way into form over a mile on wet tracks recently, including a last start third as the favourite at Pukekohe nearly a fortnight ago. His good track efforts were last season, and he is a lot stronger now. On top for us. BHARNSTORM (1) was only beaten by a nose in the same race as the top pick when finishing runner-up. He has a good gate, and a better surface should not be a problem. He can go one better here. WHY DADDY (9) was fourth against some of these last start, and may go back early on this time from his wide draw. If the tempo is genuine, then he can figure in the top 3. LOS SANTOS (8) has steadily improved this season and was game in defeat after leading up a better field at Ellerslie a week ago. Stick with him. Can win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Los Santos each-way in an even contest.
1 922 BHARNSTORM
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K W, P M & J A FULTON, S M FULTON & G H MADILL
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; nose behind Sharapova carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Berry Brown carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Expected to feature.
5
JOE DOYLE
WHITE, RED DISC, GREEN SLEEVES, RED CAP
2 03220 OUR SHOCKS
GAVIN OPIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
KEN MOLD & KAREN MOLD
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on October 22 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Rambling On with 58.5kg at $17.60. Before that 2nd of 13 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Intoxicated with 58.5kg at $16. Hard to fault if at his best.
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WARREN KENNEDY
Red, white fernleaf, white armband & red cap
3 x7523 REGAL WINGS
MARK BROOKS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D FRAMPTON, H BROWN, S PRENTER, R HITCHINGS, J ASHBY & P THOMSON
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Sharapova carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Avondale on October 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Bonnard carrying 58.5kg at $5. Will be hard to beat.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
 BLIZZARD BLUE, BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLACK ARMBAND, WHITE CAP
4 33 DUN TALKIN'
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG

Having third race start. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Vigor Happiness with 58.5kg at $11.70. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1600m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Predecessor carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Will take plenty of beating.
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ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES & ARM BAND, ROYAL BLUE CAP WITH WHITE POM POM
5 37 I'M QUINN
GLEN OLD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I'M QUINN SYNDICATE
Raced two times to date. At debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Taylor Square carrying 56.5kg at $6. Last start 7th of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Yamato Satona carrying 58.5kg at $12.30. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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HAYLEY HASSMAN
EMERALD GREEN,WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, HOOPS SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
6 88 MR CATAMARCA
KURTIS PERTAB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
TINEKE PERTAB
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Our Time Keeper with 58.5kg at $11.50. Last start second last of 9 at Waverley on October 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aramaki carrying 58.5kg at $19.40. Looking elsewhere.
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NIRANJAN PARMAR
INDIGO, WHITE SEAMS, INDIGO & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
7 87 SHADY MOS
SHANE CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T V RIDER
Raced twice to date. At debut, 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 13 len behind Happy Youmzain carrying 58.5kg at $15.90. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 12 len behind Sharapova carrying 55.5kg at $13.90. Doesn't look one of the major players.
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RIHAAN GOYARAM
BLACK, GOLD CIRCLE,GOLD M,P, RED AND BLACK CHECKS SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, BLACK POM POM
8 x9442 LOS SANTOS
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
PETER, KIM & SHAUN MCKAY
Recent form sound. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Toruk Makto with 57kg at $11.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Swiss Prince carrying 56kg at $23. Can improve again. Tough to beat.
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C J GRYLLS
BLUE, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT, SUNGLOW CAP
9 x0664 WHY DADDY
BRUCE WALLACE & GRANT COOKSLEY
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
ABLE INTERNATIONAL LTD
Most recently 4th of 8 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Sharapova carrying 55kg at $3.70. Before that 6th of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 57.5kg at $15.60. Worth following up.
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SAM MCNAB
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, CAP
10 6x7x4 AMMIRATI
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LTD, JAMIESON PARK LTD & JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA)
Second-up today. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Billy Blinx with 56kg at $14.30. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chicago Dream carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
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M CAMERON
LIME, NAVY SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPES, NAVY CAP, YELLOW STRIPE
11 6x85 REBEL ROUSER
STEVEN COLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R COLE
Third-up today. First-up did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at Avondale on October 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Kygo Star carrying 57.5kg at $38.70. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Predecessor carrying 56kg at $4.70. Will need to do a bit more.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
PINK, BLACK SASH, HOOPED SLEEVES, PINK , BLACK QUARTERED CAP
12 07x2 SAVINA
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
THE OAKS STUD
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Matamata on October 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bradley with 54kg at $13.90. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Ellerslie in the LR Great Northern Champagne Stakes on May 17 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Do You Just carrying 55kg at $39.50. Hard to beat.
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MATT CARTWRIGHT
WHITE, BLUE BAND, CAP
13 75 SCAREDOHEIGHTS
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
P B INGERSON, J & MRS M J JOHNSTON, A, MRS J, MRS J M, MRS K M & S M MCGIVEN, DR J D O'FLAHERTY & J THORBY
Having third race start. At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Taupo on September 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Places To Be with 55.5kg at $18.60. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tellum carrying 54kg at $74.70. Form okay but prepared to risk here.
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CORENTIN BERGE
CERISE, ROYAL BLUE STYLISED LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES ROYAL BLUE CAP
14 8 SOVRANA
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED
Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 55.5kg at $25.20. Needs to do more.
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YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW CHECKS
15 66x09 MONTANA BAY
STEPHEN RALPH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS C & S HOPE
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Love Symbol with 54.5kg at $24. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Tauranga on November 1 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Mission Complete with 58.5kg at $58.70. Easy one to rule out.
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JASMINE FAWCETT
TURQUOISE, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK CAP
16 0699x EMPHATIC
JASON PRICE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J & K PRICE & A PRICE
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Tauranga March 30 over 2100m, 7 len behind Lucan carrying 58.5kg at $52.20. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jungleland with 56.5kg at $30.60. Will take great benefit from this run.
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EMERALD GREEN , BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS,WHITE CAP
17 806x0 ARKADUS
RACHEL MASTERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R MASTERS
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tellum carrying 56.5kg at $46.20. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Taupo on December 30 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Lanikai with 57.5kg at $12.80. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more.
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BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, LT BLUE SASH, CAP
18 x09x0 TARZANA
PAM GERARD
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
CAMBRIDGE HUNT LTD, B P & S P HUNT
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 13 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 53.5kg at $77.60. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Hawera on May 18 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Flutterbelle carrying 57.5kg at $15. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep.
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ELEN NICHOLAS
PINK,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
19 0x90x EVANDER
STUART MANNING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
KAYE DURRANT & STUART MANNING
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Matamata May 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Proudtobehere with 57.5kg at $26.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $85.80. Might be better off following this outing.
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RED,YELLOW QUARTERS, STRIPES SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP