AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 31 May 2026
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MURRAY FREE CONTRACTING 1400m Track: AW True |
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Solid tempo anticipated with No Love Lost taking charge. NO LOVE LOST (6) sat outside the leader and forced the pace when finishing a brave third on debut at Otaki just over 2 weeks ago, and with the natural improvement that is expected second up, he is the one to beat here, just don't expect another fancy price. CRAFTSMAN (1) is a slow-maturing type resuming from a spell that is short of his best. He meets a thin field here, and with no tune-up public trial, he will be fresh enough to run a decent race. Include in all top 4 combos. RED LADY (7) is another who has been given plenty of time to mature, and she resumes off the back of a recent trial win at Foxton. Each way claims, but check the market for any moves. POPINJAY (2) showed some ability in his initial prep prior to his spell. He has trialled up, and his stable has found some form recently. Include. RICHARD FARRELL (3) has been placed on the poly track here twice in the past, and from a good gate, he can figure in the top 4. SUGGESTED PLAY: No Love Lost is clearly on top in this field.
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| 1 | 2556x |
CRAFTSMAN
HOWIE MATHEWS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG L MATHEWS Resuming today after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Woodville September 7 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Lazy with 58.5kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at this track June 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colonel Warden with 52kg at $22.40. Looks a key runner. |
6 M HUDSON |
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| 2 | 7258x |
POPINJAY
MIKE BRESLIN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N F KIRTON Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Wanganui January 19 over 2040m, soft track; 9 len behind Damiano carrying 55kg at $12.80. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Kawakawa with 57.5kg at $26.40. Everything points to a effective return. |
8 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 3 | 4665x |
RICHARD FARRELL
SUZY GORDON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG REX & ANN DAWKINS, TAKARO NO.4 SYNDICATE & SUZY GORDON Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Otaki January 9 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Tokyodome carrying 58.5kg at $32.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Otaki September 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Keepitinyourwallet with 55.5kg at $11.40. Has the ability to run well. |
3 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 4 | 00x |
MAL SUENO
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A ROGERSON MNZM, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD, S FUATAI & C A LEISHMAN Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Arawa Park December 27 over 1400m, soft track; 14 len behind Open Country carrying 55.5kg at $51. On debut ran last of 13 at Pukekohe 3yo Mdn-Sw November 8 over 1600m, 25 len behind Ariadne carrying 55.5kg at $68.80. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
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ROCKET RONNIE
ROYDON BERGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G J JAMES First starter by Ocean Park out of Dior. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Cannot be underestimated. |
5 J K RIDDELL |
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NO LOVE LOST
ROYDON BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG IN TO WIN RACE MEMBERS SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE), JOE CROWLY, TODD CROWLEY, ROHAN WANIGASEKERA At debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Mercy carrying 55.5kg at $23.90. Among the top chances. |
7 JIM CHUNG |
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| 7 | 5930x |
RED LADY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K & MRS K A GRAY Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Wanganui May 11 2025 over 1600m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Four Square Pete carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Otaki Mdn-Sw January 6 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind King Incanto with 56.5kg at $15.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
4 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 8 | 57 |
I LOVE LUCY
G INNES 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M BEST, L BROAD, S BROUGHTON, J FAIRBROTHER, C GOURLAY, A HEASLIP, S HOGAN, A, D, E & T INNES, M KNOX, A & S LOCK, D O'DONNELL, G & K PRENTICE Having third race start. At debut, second last in a small field at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hayworth with 55kg at $8.90. Second-up ran last of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 1360m, on rain affected going; 29 len behind Puddle Of Mudd carrying 56kg at $19.30. Steps up a level but she can measure up. |
9 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 9 | 8080x |
ALESSIA
SUZY GORDON 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG ROGER SUGRUE Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Otaki February 8 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Jacobite Rising with 55kg at $103.10. On debut seventh of 9 at Waverley July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fat Cat carrying 56.5kg at $17.30. Can return with a bold run. |
10 LIAM KAURI |
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| 10 | 99x |
ANNABANNA
ILONE KELLY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS I F KELLY Resuming after a two-and-a-half years break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Otaki December 21 2023 over 1400m, 17 len behind Nikaia carrying 55.5kg at $53.60. On debut ran last of 9 at Otaki November 8 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Royal Destroyer with 55.5kg at $30.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
1 MADAN SINGH |
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| 11 | 500x9 |
SWEET ENVY
JOSHUA SHAW 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG MS D V MCAULAY & M J VERRAN Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Mercy with 56.5kg at $53.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Amusement with 57.5kg at $12.10. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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