Tauherenikau 03 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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JACKSON ST BAR 2050m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Vincero should lead and control the tempo. HEZA MONTY (1) resumed with a big finish for second at Waverley just over 3 weeks ago, and the extra 400m will suit him right down to the ground here. He is stronger this year, and he is set to go one better here. UNUSUAL NUGGET (6) has been a slow-maturing type, who will be resuming from a long spell. His trial form has been strong, and in a modest field, he should make his presence felt. Check the market moves. BILLY (2) got going late to run into second on a heavy track at Whanganui 15 days ago, and he will only improve with more racing. In similar heavy ground, he will give another good performance. Each way. TURFQUAKE (4) finished third as a warm favourite at Waverley over 1600m fresh up, and he should relish getting out over more ground. Follow your money. DANCING FANTAIL (3) is capable of winning a race this year, and he should be among the hardest to beat in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unusual Nugget each way.
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| 1 | 662x2 |
HEZA MONTY
ASHLEY MEADOWS 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG H A MACDONALD, S P MACDONALD, A C MACDONALD, E M ALDRICH & J M ALDRICH Second-up. First-up after three months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 0.3 len behind Early One's with 68kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Unusual Invader with 58.5kg at $25.20. Hard to beat. |
8 J K RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 367x2 |
BILLY
KEVIN MYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J & R D SOUTHEY Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Ocean Melody carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Otaki on September 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Dubai's Potiki carrying 56.5kg at $9.70. Further improvement in store. |
2 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 33034 |
DANCING FANTAIL
JOHN KIERNAN & CHARLOTTE FULFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J KIERNAN, D E LANGLEY & D WATT Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Ocean Melody with 56.5kg at $8.80. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 2050m, slow going 5 len behind Ribella Rose with 56.5kg at $7.50. Solid top-three prospects. |
9 LIAM KAURI |
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| 4 | 376x3 |
TURFQUAKE
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G I BARNETT, S J FREEMAN, B JOYCE, A MALEY, S MCKELVIE, S F RITCHIE, M STEVENS, MRS R V VEENINGS, A G & G WILLIAMS Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Vanilla Storm with 57.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tellum carrying 56kg at $5.20. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again. |
6 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 5 | 6x27 |
VINCERO
AARON BIDLAKE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GRASSROOTS LET'S SING SYNDICATE Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Hayworth carrying 55.5kg at $16.80. Second-up faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 6 len behind Vanilla Storm carrying 55.5kg at $12.80. Chance on best form. |
1 TONI DAVIES |
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| 6 | 6x |
UNUSUAL NUGGET
FRASER AURET 5YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG MRS K A & N J AURET Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 10 at this track on March 23 2025 over 2050m, on a slow track; 7 len behind First Edition carrying 58.5kg at $12.20. Looks all set for a bright return. |
7 MADAN SINGH |
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| 7 | 48 |
HEARTOFACES
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG R A & S BISHOP, G J, J & MRS S M CLARK, R & R T EPPLETT, MRS F L & M FEARON, GREENSIDE SYNDICATE, C W LOADER, B & J M LOOKER, MS D A MASTERS, K NEWELL, THE GURU SYNDICATE (MGR: G J CLARK), M D THOMAS, J A & P D THOMPSON Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at this track on March 22 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Hayworth carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Last start ran last of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, in the wet; 22 len behind Ocean Melody carrying 56kg at $12. Improver who can do much better. |
5 K R HERCOCK |
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| 8 | x0x8x |
ACORN
SYLVIA KAY 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M D & MRS S L KAY Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8th of 11 at Wanganui on February 22 over 2060m, slow going 7 len behind Marvie with 56.5kg at $42.90. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Hawera on May 6 over 2100m, slow going 13 len behind Taupo Dancer carrying 53.5kg at $29.20. Other runners rate better. |
4 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 9 | 80x |
RUNAWAY PRINCESS
GARY VILE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS J M BELL & G R VILE Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Otaki January 6 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Piccolino carrying 54.5kg at $23.40. On debut eighth of 13 at Otaki December 19 2024 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dee Vee Pee with 55kg at $59.20. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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