AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC 21 Jun 2026
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RICHARD SIMPSON CONTRACTING 1300m Track: SYNTHETIC True |
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Strong tempo with No Love Lost and Kodiac Bear leading from Merchant Banker and Heavy Is The Crown. NO LOVE LOST (6) has been nominated for other races, but if her connections choose to start in this race, then she is the one to beat. MERCHANT BANKER (1) has needed time to mature, and he only peaked late on his fresh-up fourth at Te Rapa just over 3 weeks ago. He has been placed in 3 of his 4 starts on this course, and he should pick up an overdue maiden win at short notice. IT'S AMELIA (5) resumed with a sound effort for second as the favourite here 3 weeks ago over 1000m, and an extra 300m will suit her. Follow your money. KODIAC BEAR (3) made up some ground when resuming for third over 1000m here, and he will carry 2kg less this time. The step up to 1300m is ideal, and he has top 3 claims again. HEAVY IS THE CROWN (2) has been improving with each run back from a spell. He can make full use of the pole position, and he is a top 3 chance in a small field. SOUL CATCHER (4) makes his poly track debut, and that could be the key to unlocking some better form. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: No Love Lost to win if she starts here, or Merchant Banker if she doesn't.
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| 1 | 580x4 |
MERCHANT BANKER
GAVIN SHARROCK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R O'DEA Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lumbridge Castle with 56.5kg at $14.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sam's Turn carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Fitter and rates highly. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 3x065 |
HEAVY IS THE CROWN
CARL HENDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CASSIE HODDER & JASMINE MACKAY At the latest run 5th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1300m, 2 len behind La Cadiere with 55.5kg at $8.40. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Hawera on April 17 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Elpedro carrying 58.5kg at $7.20. Likely to find this out of reach. |
1 KELLY MYERS |
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| 3 | 757x3 |
KODIAC BEAR
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C BOTHWELL, P BUCKLEY, T COLLINS, C GHERARDI, B & S GRAY, K HULME, A MCFADDEN, L & R MITCHELL, B, J, J & M PERSICO Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Vanbrugh Belle with 58.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 57kg at $6.30. Shaping up nicely and can measure up in this line up. |
3 TONI DAVIES |
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| 4 | 40688 |
SOUL CATCHER
GARY VILE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R VILE Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Creation with 58.5kg at $20.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Explosive with 58.5kg at $22.80. Happy to avoid. |
6 MADAN SINGH |
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| 5 | 224x2 |
IT'S AMELIA
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS M P DARBY & MRS J H HOLLAND Second-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vanbrugh Belle carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 2025 over 1340m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Ma Te Wa with 56.5kg at $16.20. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
7 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 6 | 32 |
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 Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Otaki on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Mercy carrying 55.5kg at $23.90. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Red Lady with 55.5kg at $2.60. Looks a key runner. |
5 JIM CHUNG |
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LITTLE RED DOT
ILONE KELLY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG LENA ANG Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 8 at Hawera on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tongue In Cheek carrying 56.5kg at $24.60. Second-up ran last of 8 at Trentham on June 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Explosive Force carrying 55.5kg at $41.70. Will need to do a bit more. |
2 M HUDSON |
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