Tauranga 08 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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FRESH CHOICE GREERTON MAIDEN 1500m Track: GOOD4 True |
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Sweysmart has the pace to cross and lead, with Dun Talkin' kicking up on the inside. IVY'S DANCER (6) resumed from a spell and finished third as the favourite, and losing a shoe that day probably did not help her. She cops a wide gate, but strips fitter, and is worth following in this. On top. TYPHOON LUCY (14) looked promising at the trials prior to finishing a bold fourth on debut at Ellerslie 4 weeks ago. She is bred to improve with time, and if 1500m is not already too short for her, then she can take this out. DUN TALKIN' (1) was put aside to mature after a couple of solid efforts to finish third in the spring. He resumes from the pole position without a trial, and if he doesn't need it, then he can figure in the top 3 here. GADABOUT (7) just battled home at Ruakaka last time out, but was in good form prior to that. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dun Talkin' each way.
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DUN TALKIN'
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 4YO GELDING 58.0KG Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway October 24 over 1600m, in the wet; a long neck behind Predecessor carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. On debut third of 12 at Waverley September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Vigor Happiness carrying 58.5kg at $11.70. Must be respected on what we have seen to date. |
1 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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KUDOS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M W GETHING, I N GILLATT, T R & MRS V M PASCOE & MRS P E M WOOLLASTON Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Relentless with 58.5kg at $8.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 58.5kg at $52.30. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
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REQUISITE
KRISTINE STEAD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K L STEAD Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 7 len behind King's English with 58.5kg at $39.50. Second-up 8th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Julianus with 55.5kg at $14.10. Will be harder to beat this time. |
13 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SWEYSMART
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG W H LUFF Third race start. First start 9th of 11 at Ruakaka on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Chicago Dream with 58.5kg at $16.80. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Unwritten carrying 57.5kg at $18.50. Not far away latest and is worth including. |
14 WARREN KENNEDY |
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WHATTHEMANSAW
DEBBIE SWEENEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG BEST CHANCE SYNDICATE Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 11th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Khaleesi with 58.5kg at $103. Last start 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Another Floozie carrying 57.5kg at $34.60. Tackling a deeper field this time but he can measure up. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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IVY'S DANCER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D COURTNEY-O'CONNOR & MRS A WHITELOCK Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bethany Dee with 56.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 56.5kg at $10.40. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
11 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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GADABOUT
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ALLAYNE & PATRICK KENNEDY At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Sibella with 57.5kg at $3.70. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dragon Blossom carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Has the ability and may be worth another chance. |
5 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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PICCALILLI
ALEX OLIVEIRA 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG D W MAYERS & MRS A NIXON Last start second last of 12 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1560m, slow going 9 len behind Another Floozie with 56.5kg at $12.20. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Unwritten with 56.5kg at $11.70. Great chance to atone. |
10 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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JOIN THE DANCE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, DR S FUATAI & MRS E L & P G KARTON Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Classic Champagne with 56.5kg at $53.60. Before that 6th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Unwritten carrying 55.5kg at $32.50. Hard to have. |
18 SAM MCNAB |
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REKINDLE
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG THE OAKS STUD Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 57.5kg at $14.20. Tough to beat if near her best. |
4 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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SEDUIRE
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B & S ANDREWS, E M VERSPAGEN & G A VINCENT Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Chilling Out with 56.5kg at $24. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 7 len behind Love The Sort with 56.5kg at $55.40. This looks too tough. |
3 M CAMERON |
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SPACIOUS
SAMANTHA LOGAN 4YO GREY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD First starter by Tarzino out of Special Lady. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see what she can do. |
12 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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BEABOPALULA
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD Most recently 8th of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Los Santos with 55.5kg at $16.10. The race before that second last of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1560m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Dragon Blossom with 56kg at $7.30. Great chance to atone. |
9 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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TYPHOON LUCY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG ARROWFIELD PASTORAL PTY LTD & KONJ PTY LIMITED At debut, 4th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fleeting Star with 56kg at $6.10. Can measure up this time. |
7 JOE DOYLE |
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MILES BETTER
RALPH MANNING 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG RALPH MANNING, M & S O'DWYER, R J & A K MANNING & JACKIE FENWICK Third-up today. First-up 7th of 11 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Stella Ma Bella with 55.5kg at $30.20. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I Move Quickly carrying 57.5kg at $13.60. Others read better. Looking to others. |
4 CORENTIN BERGE |
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UP WITH ACE
BENJAMIN KING 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Y L S LAM Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Timbuctoo with 54kg at $34.10. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on July 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Vickezzlastcall with 58.5kg at $20.30. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
6 NIRANJAN PARMAR |
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WAVE RULER
STUART MANNING 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J MCFLINN, R MOORCOCK, C GOOD, A MCFLINN & BILL MCFLINN Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Matamata on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Los Santos carrying 56.5kg at $77.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Winchester carrying 57.5kg at $24.20. Makes no appeal. |
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ALIKAT
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Lady Impending carrying 56.5kg at $29.10. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Clear Conscience with 57.5kg at $15.80. Looking to others. |
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SURPRISE INSIDE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG INGLEWOOD PARTNERSHIP LTD Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Unwritten with 56.5kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pukekohe on March 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Annie Oakley with 56kg at $10.60. Not keen on her chances. |
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THE KINGSMAN
SCOTT WENN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TEAM TEAGUE LTD Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Written Glow with 57.5kg at $41.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Matamata on June 5 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 25 len behind Princess Chloacey with 58.5kg at $12.50. Can't see him turning things around. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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