Otaki 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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OTAKI TYRE REPAIRS MAIDEN 1600m Track: GOOD 4 True |
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Off the low draw Curtsy should lead at a genuine tempo. GOSSIP (9) will be backing up quickly from a last start fourth at Tauherenikau a week ago over 1300m She will relish getting back up to a mile, and can get the job done this time. Follow your money. MAN OF STYLE (8) has been to the trials a few times, including 3 this season. He cops a tricky gate for his first start, and racing over a mile is a good sign that he is probably going to be better over more ground. He meets an even lot, and the market will be a very good guide. MIGHTY MACCA (2) won the latest of his 3 trials this season, and will make his debut from a good gate. His stable is in form, and he looks set to run a big race. DARREN MICHIE (4) travelled nicely before failing to finish off his run as expected 3 weeks ago at Otaki. He is better than that and is worth another chance at odds in a field like this. STARPELLO (1) was only beaten by a neck at Otaki 2 weeks ago, and despite copping a tough gate, he strips fitter, and can figure in the top 4 in this as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gossip should be winning this.
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STARPELLO
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IN TO WIN RACE MEMBERS SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) & IN TO WIN STAR'S APPEAL SYNDICATE (MG: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Right Of Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Dark And Dusty with 57.5kg at $13.60. Sure to be a major player. |
12 AMBER RIDDELL |
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MIGHTY MACCA
PETER LOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G WATERMAN, D STRANGE, B STEWART, S MARINO, S WATERMAN, D WATERMAN, J POOLE, P LOCK, D FREEMAN & S WALKER Four-year-old gelding (Shalaa - Alsace). He has five recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Foxton over 1400m on December 16. Expected to measure up. |
4 C DELL |
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BULL PAKI
KIRSTY LAWRENCE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG STEVE LAWRENCE, KIRSTY LAWRENCE & SUSAN BEST Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zorero carrying 56.5kg at $44.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Thorax with 57kg at $94.80. Can't entertain on that form. |
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DARREN MICHIE
JAMES WALLACE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J V WALLACE & G REID Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pinker carrying 57.5kg at $7.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 58.5kg at $35.30. Nicely placed to bounce back. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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DIVERSIFY
KEVIN MYERS 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG KERRY SHAW, MARK PURDON, JIM CASSIDY & MARTIN STANBURY Four-year-old gelding (Proisir - Ticket To Ride) will no doubt benefit from the six trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Foxton trial over 1400m on December 16. Importantly has a nice gate but won't find this an easy assignment. |
3 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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MERROCA
ROYDON BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A P, L M & M T CLIFFORD Lining up for just third start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zorero with 55kg at $22.80. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Fringes with 54.5kg at $27. Well placed this time and is worth another chance. |
17 JIM CHUNG |
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EASY OSCAR
GARY VILE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C BEATTIE, A J VINCENT & G R VILE At debut, second last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Fringes with 55.5kg at $21. Don't think he will trouble this field. |
6 MADAN SINGH |
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MAN OF STYLE
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C M CROCKER, D A MOTTEK & TE AKAU STUD Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Reliable Man out of Style Queen. At the most recent trial finished fifth at a Pukekohe over 1100m December 9. Looks ready to run a big race. |
14 WIREMU PINN |
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GOSSIP
JOHNO BENNER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G E HARDING Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dancing Shadow carrying 56.5kg at $2. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Unusual Invader carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Tough to beat if near her best. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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CURTSY
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG E P LOWRY & P CHRISP Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Thrilling with 54.5kg at $25.70. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1700m, 3 len behind Wal with 56.5kg at $6.70. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
2 LIAM KAURI |
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SWEET ENVY
JOSHUA SHAW 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG MS D V MCAULAY & M J VERRAN Most recently 9th of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bubbles Up carrying 57.5kg at $41.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Thorax carrying 53kg at $73. Will need to do a lot more. |
9 TONI DAVIES |
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SIGHT UNSEEN
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG GRANT THURLOW & MRS PADDI THURLOW At debut, 7th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Wild At Heart with 54.5kg at $19.60. Can feature with that run under her belt. |
10 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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ZACONIC
TAWHITI HINA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MATT DRAVITZKI, K DRAVITZKI, MAX DRAVITZKI & KELLY MEGCHELSE Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Laura's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wild At Heart with 55kg at $21.90. In the mix. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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SAATCHI
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG H G & W G BAX & OTI MANAGEMENT PTY LTD Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Khaleesi carrying 55kg at $29.60. Can do better. Can feature with that run under her belt. |
11 CORENTIN BERGE |
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OCEAN MELODY
LISA LATTA 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG G ANDREWS, I R ARBUTHNOTT, MS K R ATTRILL, K N BUCKMAN, H CALLESEN, D H CAMPBELL, E W CONSTABLE, J R & MRS S B DUNNETT, D DUREY, MRS F L & M FEARON, MRS S V GRAY, A HOHEPA, MISS L M LATTA, S LYNDS, P T MCLEOD, OCEAN 7 SYNDICATE (MGR: FAYE RONOWICZ), L L REILLY, MRS R J RICHARDSON, T C SCOTT, G E TAYLOR, P C TERRY, N TRELEAVEN & MRS A R WOOD Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind John Doe with 56.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 14 at Hawera on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Proboy with 55kg at $29. Strong contender on her best form. |
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SARGENT
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES Last start second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 2000m, in the wet; 24 len behind French Thinker carrying 58.5kg at $15.80. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind John Doe with 55.5kg at $33.80. Impossible to recommend. |
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CASTA SHADOW
MARK OULAGHAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG R N CUNNINGHAM At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dark And Dusty carrying 56.5kg at $19.60. Before that 10th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Right Of Appeal with 54.5kg at $25.40. Looks tested in this field. |
8 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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ALESSIA
SUZY GORDON 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ROGER SUGRUE At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Pinker carrying 56.5kg at $38.10. The start before that 8th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, slow going 10 len behind Platinum Goddess with 56.5kg at $38.50. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
13 M HUDSON |
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