Tauranga 29 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MANCO MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Out 3.5m |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. WATERMELON SUGAR (7) was heavily backed fresh up and finished fourth at Ellerslie just over 3 weeks ago. She strips fitter, and remains at the 1200m. With the right run, she is the one to beat for us. FURSTON (13) was sent out as favourite on debut at Hawera, and just peaked on his run late, finishing fourth, less than 2 lengths from the winner. He cops a tough gate this time, but he will be improved with his recent experience, and his first win is not far away. Follow your money. VALSOEUR (9) makes her debut from a nasty gate off the back of a recent handy trial win. If she starts, then she will be among the hardest to beat. Follow the money trail. EARLICHEER (18) has needed time to mature, and his fresh-up effort for second at Pukekohe has been is best effort yet. He maps to secure a cosy run from a good gate, and he is set to go one better. THE GIGGLER (12) makes her debut, and she is another with each-way claims if she lines up from her bad draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Watermelon Sugar can win this.
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ODDS AND ENDS
TONY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG WOBURN FARM Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Wailea with 58kg at $8.80. Last start 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind with 58.5kg at $4.50. Rates highly. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
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GOLDEN POINT
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th in a small field at Avondale on April 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Van Damme with 57.5kg at $4.40. Second-up 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Whistler with 56.5kg at $17.20. Well suited here and is sure to prove tough to beat. |
1 ETHAN JONES |
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STRALSUND
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG D M LOGAN, B TAIT & S M LOGAN Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 57.5kg at $29.30. On debut eighth of 11 at Ruakaka January 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Zivou carrying 57kg at $13.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a effective return. |
13 WARREN KENNEDY |
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DEVIATION
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Three-year-old gelding (Turn Me Loose - Home Alone) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Fifth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on April 28. Watch for any market moves. |
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SEBASTIANO
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG BEN KWOK Gelding by Almanzor facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in an Avondale trial over 1000m on April 21. Watch for any market moves. |
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OCEAN OPAL
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG S B MARSH Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Pukekohe March 13 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Thumbelina carrying 57kg at $4.70. On debut third of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Party Time carrying 56kg at $12.40. Expecting a effective return. |
6 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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WATERMELON SUGAR
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SUGAR HIGH SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Magic Dreams with 55.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Miss Jones carrying 55kg at $9.50. Plenty of improvement to come. |
8 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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CATWALK QUEEN
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CATWALK COLLECTIVE SYNDICATE & ENTAIN NZ LTD Dual acceptor. Filly by Per Incanto making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a trial at Taupo on May 19 over 900m. Looks all set to run well. |
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VALSOEUR
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J T & J K CASSIN Filly by Vadamos making her first appearance. Won trial at Avondale over 1000m on May 12. Looks all set to run well. |
18 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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ADORNMENT
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T PERTAB Three-year-old filly (Embellish - Thora) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1000m in an Avondale trial on May 12. Wait and see her under race conditions. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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ASSASSINA
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA) First starter by Alabama Express out of Sorrentina. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
12 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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THE GIGGLER
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G J PATTIE Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Belardo out of Our Sweetheart. At the most recent trial finished fourth at an Avondale over 1000m May 12. Looks set to run well. |
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FURSTON
ANDREW FORSMAN 2YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S FORSMAN Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at Hawera on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Crosswell carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Will be there at the business end. |
11 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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ALPINE THUNDER
NICK KNEEBONE 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST First starter by Proisir - Aiguille. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
3 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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QUICK AS MERCURY
BENJAMIN KING 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG WAYNE JONES & ELIZABETH JONES At debut, 7th of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Electric Angel with 55.5kg at $9.30. Looking to others. |
14 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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DUNAMIS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG ANGELINA DORRIAN Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Purosangue with 58.5kg at $52.80. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hey Dana with 57.5kg at $50.30. Expect he'll find this too tough. |
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GIN AND BARE IT
KYLIE FAWCETT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG ROBIN JOYCE & KYLIE FAWCETT Dual acceptor. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Matamata on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Electric Angel carrying 52.5kg at $9.80. Solid top-three hope. |
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EARLICHEER
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last run 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Whistler carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on February 25 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Le Jacques Cartier carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Fitter and worth following up. |
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HOLLABACK GIRL
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 12 at this track January 8 over 1300m, soft track; 13 len behind Battle Tycoon with 55.5kg at $13.10. On debut second of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; a head behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $24.90. Looks set for a strong return to racing. |
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GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG LETS GO GIRLS SYNDICATE (MGR: K BAX) Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by North Pacific out of Electric Light. At the most recent trial finished fourth on May 12 at Avondale over 1000m. Wait and see what she can do. |
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