Rotorua 05 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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LANCE LAWSON 1230m Track: SOFT6 Out 3m from WP to 1300m, Remainder Out 4m |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large representation of unraced runners. CHEEKY DEVIL (6) ran on late fresh up at Avondale nearly 4 weeks ago when finishing third. She gets a big swing in her draw here and should go close to taking it out. CHILLING OUT (18) is a well-bred filly making her debut from a top stable. She will eventually want more ground, but her trial form suggests she has some dash, so follow any market moves. FLYHALF (11) makes her debut after winning the last couple of her 3 trials this season. Warren Kennedy in the irons is a bonus, and she is sure to have plenty of admirers. HAIKU (12) won the most recent of her 3 trials very easily, and she will be ready to rumble. Each way value, especially with the in-form Tayla Mitchell in the saddle, taking a kilo off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flyhalf is expected to make an immediate impact on debut.
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ODDS AND ENDS
STEVEN COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG WOBURN FARM Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on October 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Circus Dancer with 57.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Sibling Rivalry with 57.5kg at $12.60. Racing well. Can atone. |
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ACESANDSPACES
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EMBLEM LTD, G D MELVILLE-SMITH, B W STEVENSON ONZM, MRS P A STEVENSON, J C & EST LATE M A THOMPSON Three-year-old gelding making debut by Super Seth out of New Status Quo. Won a barrier trial at Avondale over 1000m June 24 then followed up with a sixth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on November 18. Looks a capable type and will be competitive. |
6 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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BELLISH BOY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG INSPIRE RACING BELLISH BOY SYNDICATE (MGR: MATTHEW CORBAN) Gelding by Embellish making his first appearance. Won an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. A betting push will add to the confidence. |
11 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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JEEVES
PAM GERARD 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG P G PROVERBS Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Matamata on October 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Halo's Fire carrying 57.5kg at $8.60. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 4 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 57kg at $31.10. Solid top-three chance. |
10 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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TOMAHAWK
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD, G WILSHIER, B STEVENSON, A FORSMAN, B CHRISTOPHER & S RYAN Gelding by Ardrossan making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on November 18. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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CHEEKY DEVIL
LAUREN BRENNAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HOMEVIEW BLOODSTOCK Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 8 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Bella's Boy with 54.5kg at $7.50. Returned from break 3rd of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Hey Dana with 52.5kg at $9.60. Sure to run well. |
1 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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PORTLAND
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C CONNORS, M AND B SYNDICATE & S B MARSH Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Poppa Dennis with 54.5kg at $3. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 6 len behind To The Max with 54kg at $7.30. Terrific chance to return to form. |
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BELLE NOIRE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG 2024 BLACK BEAUTY SYNDICATE (MGR: ANDREW FORSMAN) Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic August 20 over 1300m, 11 len behind Liechtenstein with 52kg at $8.70. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Yokozuna carrying 55kg at $6.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
9 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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ALEZANDO
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, ALEKHINE TRUST, T I BAWDEN, EAGLE RACING, D M MACKY, M MACKY & M B WADDY Three-year-old filly making debut by Ferrando out of Alezan. Won a barrier trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m November 18. Watch for any market confidence. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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COSMOPOLITAN
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T V RIDER & SOCIAL RACING STARTING GATES SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER) Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pulsatilla carrying 53kg at $7.70. The race before that 8th of 10 at Ellerslie in the G3 Gold Trail Stakes on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lollapalooza carrying 56.5kg at $53.20. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply. |
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FLYHALF
CODY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C J GRACE Cody Cole trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Trial winner leading up to this. Don't rule her out. |
4 WARREN KENNEDY |
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HAIKU
SHELLEY HALE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG MISS S A HALE, G J MCCARTHY & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Shelley Hale trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Comfortable trial winner. Don't rule her out. |
8 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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REBEL CREEK
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W JOHNSTON, L BOAZ, G WITTERS, T TROUGHTON, R GODDARD, P GODDARD, C LEISHMAN, K & J ANDERSON, R & A ANARU, M & I DEVANE, C HAZELTON, D SMITH, D & W PYE, M SKILLING, S SUN, K CORBY, S & D HART, P SARGISON & G RICHARDSON Filly by Pariah on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Ellerslie over 800m on September 9. Wait and see what she can do. |
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BIG DEAL
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J LANG, K ANDERSON, D TRUBSHOE, K WILLIAMS, J HAWKINGS, K TARRANT, S & D HART, S TAYLOR Three-year-old gelding (Ace High - Diggilou) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1100m in a Taupo trial on October 30. Prefer to see. |
7 O P BOSSON |
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MIDNIGHT TRAIN
RALPH MANNING 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG RALPH MANNING, B R & V M EARNSHAW Three-year-old colt (Yes Yes Yes - Assume) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on November 18. Others rate better this time. |
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LA CABRA
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG CONNELL THOROUGHBRED RACING LTD Dual acceptor. At debut, failed to make an impression; second last of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1230m, slow going 11 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 55kg at $13.70. Will need to improve sharply. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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OUR BOLD LADY
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A R & MRS P A HAYWARD At debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Rise Companions carrying 55kg at $18.20. Don't think she will trouble this field. |
9 GEORGE ROOKE |
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CHILLING OUT
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG DAVID PAYKEL Dual acceptor. Filly by Savabeel on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on November 18. Has to be respected on debut. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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