Hatrick   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION 2YO 1200m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

In the small field Pinafore and Tifosi are expected to take up the running. RONALDO (1) just got up to score on debut on heavy ground at New Plymouth nearly a month ago, and he has won another trial very easily since then. He has a good draw and is on his way to better things. Go again. PINAFORE (3) built her form strongly and scored a comfortable win third up in a decent field at Tauherenikau just over 5 weeks ago. She has the experience edge over the top pick, and she can repeat the dose. SPEED DEMON (2) resumes from a spell after winning once in 3 starts during his initial prep in the spring. He will be stronger now, and he should be right in the finish. A market watch is advised. TIFOSI (5) was not far away in her 2 starts to date, and she resumes without any public trials. A good gate will help, and she is worth including in all top combos. FRANCIE RULES (7) makes her debut off the back of a couple of sound trials. She is in good hands, and can make her presence felt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ronaldo can win again, and Pinafore to make up the quinella.
1 1 RONALDO
ROBBIE PATTERSON
2YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
RON & SHIRLEY MILLER
Was well-supported at debut, won won by a 0.1 len at New Plymouth Raceway February 13 over 1200m in the wet defeating Excite with 57.5kg at $3.30. Won a Foxton trial over 1000m on March 3. Stick with him.
2
C J GRYLLS
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBAND, CAP
2 417x SPEED DEMON
NICK KNEEBONE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
PATELLA EXPRESS RACING SYNDICATE
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Pukekohe in the LR Counties Chllng November 22 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind De Armas with 57kg at $5.80. On debut second last in a small field at Ellerslie October 25 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Harvey Wallbanger carrying 57kg at $15.10. Capable of a bold return.
6
BRUNO QUEIROZ
GREEN, BLUE SASH, CAP
3 341 PINAFORE
LISA LATTA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
I R ARBUTHNOTT, K N BUCKMAN, CHELSEA CONNECTIONS LTD, S J COUTTS, M FEARON, D & D R FOX, MRS S V GRAY, J A LECK, P G MAGILL, M MCDOWALL, L M NESBIT, E M ROSS, G C THEOBALD & MS G WORKMAN
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Tauherenikau February 6 over 1000m in soft going defeating Perfect Chaos with 55kg at $11.80. Before that second last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind King Of The Air carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Fitter and is worth following up.
7
K R HERCOCK
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
4 6x LUMUMBA
CODY COLE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
BLACK DIAMOND RACING CLUB LUMUMBA SYNDICATE (MGR: TIM BARRY)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 9 at Pukekohe in the LR Counties Chllng on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind De Armas with 55kg at $11.50. Capable of a bold return.
4
COURTNEY BARNES
WHITE, BLACK INVERTED TRIANGLE, WHITE KNIGHT, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP
5 35x TIFOSI
BRYCE NEWMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
K & L MCGOWN, F MCSWEENEY & C MCKELVIE, W & K NIEDERER, C TERRY & P HUMPHRIES, B & J JAMIESON, T & L PARSONS, R PRESTON & S VELVIN, C & R PASSEY, A & D KILMISTER, MCERLEAN FAMILY, M & R HOFMANN
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Otaki November 30 over 1100m, 2 len behind Kinnaird with 54.5kg at $10.80. On debut third in a small field at Tauherenikau 2yo SWP November 9 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Lassified with 55kg at $3.60. Progressive and expected to measure up.
3
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
WHITE,BLUE HALVED VERTICAL,BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
6 6 TRULY DIVINE
TONY PIKE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
At debut, 6th of 9 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 55.5kg at $14.40. Tough draw again but may pay to follow.
5
L T HEMI
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, GREY SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP & WHITE QUARTERED CAP
7 FRANCIE RULES
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
JON BRAUSCH, JUANITA BRAUSCH, BRIAN WILLIAMS, DANIELLE & CHRIS BELTON, WILLIAM THURLOW & WARREN BRAUSCH
Filly by Wild Ruler facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1000m on March 3. Suggest monitoring the market.
1
KELLY MYERS
NAVY, PINK SPOTS, CAP