Ruakaka 17 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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A solid tempo is assured with the first starters applying pressure to the recognised on-pacers Final Applause and Horrie. DON'T TELL THE MRS (5) was not beaten far in a stronger field at Ellerslie just over 6 weeks ago, and the gap between runs will do him no harm as he drops from a mile to 1400m. His first couple of starts were full of merit, and he can take this out. FINAL APPLAUSE (6) was beaten on debut when sent out as the favourite. He was taken on in front that day and was still less than 2 lengths from the winner. He will naturally improve with the experience and is worth another chance. YOUNG JACKSON (4) has improved in each of his trials and will make his debut from the in-form James/Wellwood stable. With some luck from a wide gate, he can figure in the finish. Check the markets. HORRIE (1) was beaten by a promising type at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago, when finishing runner-up off a wide gate. He has a superior draw here and is overdue to break through for his first win. CHILLING OUT (12) ran on boldly for third despite racing greenly on debut at Arawa Park 12 days ago. Each-way claims in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Don't Tell The Mrs can win this.
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HORRIE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ALWYN BLOODSTOCK, B W AMIES, NESSY'S BOY SYNDICATE & L H M SALVIDGE Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, long-neck behind Bethany Dee carrying 58.5kg at $10.70. Before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zerre with 57.5kg at $7.30. Leading prospect. |
2 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BALLS OF FIRE
DAVINA WADDELL 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DAVINA WADDELL Dual acceptor. Most recently led to the turn then faded 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dance The Night with 55.5kg at $41.60. The start before that 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bethany Dee with 58.5kg at $40.70. Hard to make a case. |
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LOOSE CHANGE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T R BLACK, B BUCHANAN, MRS M J & M L MURDOCH Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1560m, slow going 6 len behind Ammirati with 58.5kg at $14.10. The start before that 8th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Toruk Makto with 57.5kg at $57.30. Don't dismiss. |
8 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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YOUNG JACKSON
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R COLE, S HAWKINS, P HOGG, D HONISS, D NAKHLE, A OPIE, W SEARLE & T DRINNAN, D & J SKIPPER Gelding by Proisir on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on November 25 over 1100m. Strong chance to break through. Promising type who is expected to run a big race. |
11 WARREN KENNEDY |
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DON'T TELL THE MRS
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG LITTLE RIVER THOROUGHBREDS PARTNERSHIP, B TAPP, A SMITH, K AINSLEY, G ADAMS, T ALLAN, L BARRIBALL, T CARTER, M DOUGLAS, D EALES, J GREGORY, K HOLMES, P JAMES, D OLSON, B SLOANE, J SMITH, W STEMP, R THOMAS, D WALSH, S WILLIAMS, C WINTERBURN Dual acceptor. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 12th of 15 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Toruk Makto with 57kg at $18.60. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Matamata on October 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Berry Brown with 56kg at $2.90. This looks the ideal assignment. |
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FINAL APPLAUSE
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R COLE, S COLE, M COLE, D NEVILLE-WHITE, R NEVILLE-WHITE, N SMITH, A SMITH & A FORSMAN Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Burnished with 57kg at $3.80. Battled home well on debut and can feature with a bit of improvement. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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ABLE DANCER
DAVINA WADDELL 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D J MCGEE Dual acceptor. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Ploy carrying 52.5kg at $108.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind St Kilda carrying 56.5kg at $50.80. Not keen on her chances. |
14 L H SATHERLEY |
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CALL ME A CAB
TERRY POWELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG TEE PEE RACING LTD Four-year-old mare making debut by Telperion out of Irene Alice. Sixth over 1000m in a Ruakaka trial on June 8 2024 then followed up with a seventh over 1000m in an Avondale trial on November 14. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Suited for the place at best. |
13 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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LIL CHARMER
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C R J ISDALE Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind The Perfect One with 53.5kg at $70.20. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 970m, 6 len behind Miss Moet All with 56.5kg at $42.30. Unlikely to threaten. |
12 SAM MCNAB |
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OTUHI ROAD
KENNY RAE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S BROWN, N CARMAN, G MEAD, R MERRY, K RAE, L REARDON, E ROCHE, G SMITH & G THORPE Four-year-old mare making debut by Ace High out of Bravissimo. Seventh over 900m in a Te Rapa trial on September 23 then followed up with a tenth over 1100m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Makes debut on home track so don't dismiss lightly. |
10 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SEDUIRE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B & S ANDREWS, E M VERSPAGEN & G A VINCENT Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 970m, 7 len behind Love The Sort with 56.5kg at $55.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Te Aroha 3yo Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1400m, in the wet; 29 len behind Skycatcher with 55.5kg at $11.80. Will take great benefit from this run. |
3 M CAMERON |
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CHILLING OUT
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG DAVID PAYKEL Dual acceptor. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 2 len behind Cheeky Devil with 55.5kg at $10.30. Can progress and take this out. |
4 C J GRYLLS |
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LADY LUCEE
KENNY RAE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG R I FISHER, MS K R RADISICH & T V RIDER Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Sweynesse - Celtic Affair) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Ninth over 1100m in a Pukekohe trial on December 9. Hard to enthuse on what she has shown. |
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SHE HAS LEGS
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MS D M CLARK & N B DODD Dual acceptor. Filly by Time Test on debut. Finished seventh in an Avondale trial over 1000m on November 14. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these. |
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SAILOR SAM
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE, M E GRANT, MISS C J LOW, K I, MRS L M & MISS S A RAE, J M SILVEIRA & J K STITT Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track September 3 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Vegas Lights with 56kg at $13.70. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track August 2 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Notabadbergs carrying 52kg at $49.60. Expecting a effective return. |
9 COURTNEY BARNES |
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