Tauranga 27 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 6m |
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Expecting Carooba Mawhooba to lead Girlzgirlzgirlz at just a moderate tempo. MERRIAMA (5) ran a top race on debut when third, and then was put aside after weakening out of it in her last start in the spring. She won the latest of a couple of tune-up trials this year, and in a thin field, she will be the one to beat. LOMASI (8) battled away fairly well on debut at Matamata nearly 2 weeks ago, and dropping back 200m on a relatively quick backup won't bother her. A good draw should see her figure in the top 4 this time. THE WEEKEND (11) makes his debut as a late-season juvenile, and he has drawn the coveted pole position. He is bred to cope with a wet track, and any market support will be our best guide. CASA RUBICK (3) did nothing when trained in Hong Kong, and he could improve under NZ training conditions. A recent third at the trials should ensure that he will be ready to rumble fresh. Check the market. TASSELS (6) caught the eye on debut when finishing fifth, and she won't have to improve by much to be an each-way threat in this. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Merriama can take this out.
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BRASS MONKEY
TAUI JOHNSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MARK, DIANE & SARAH HODGE Taui Johnson trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Scored in a recent Te Awamutu trial. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
9 M MCNAB |
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CAROOBA MAWHOOBA
CHELSEA BURDAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C BURDAN, MR L EDGE & MRS L EDGE Resumes. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Arawa Park August 13 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Go Easy with 58.5kg at $13.70. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Avondale July 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Chasing Warrior with 57.5kg at $22.90. Has the ability to run well. |
7 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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CASA RUBICK
TIM & MARGARET CARTER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ERIC WU Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on September 7 over 1400m, 55 len behind The Heir carrying 53kg at $240. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Happy Valley on April 16 2025 over 1200m, 13 len behind Fatal Blow with 58kg at $86. Ran 3rd in a trial at Te Awamutu over 1150m on May 26. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
8 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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GIRLZGIRLZGIRLZ
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG LETS GO GIRLS SYNDICATE (MGR: K BAX) At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Catwalk Queen carrying 56.5kg at $5.40. Not far away last time but needs to improve to be competitive. |
13 TOM WIGRAM |
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MERRIAMA
KYLIE HOSKIN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG S C WADDELL, A I & Y V SCOWN, J & K BURGESS Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Avondale November 6 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Zerre with 55kg at $4.40. On debut third of 9 at Matamata October 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.9 len behind Halo's Fire with 55.5kg at $8.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature. |
10 COURTNEY BARNES |
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TASSELS
ROSS MCCARROLL 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG C R MCCARROLL & W N DOLLIMORE At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Catwalk Queen with 53.5kg at $14.60. Makes plenty of appeal after that promising run last time. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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PACT
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Aurora Belle carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Second-up 6th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Manolete with 54.5kg at $11.30. Looks very well placed here so gets chance to break through. |
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LOMASI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG WE JEFFRIES LTD At debut, 7th of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dare To Proisir carrying 55.5kg at $11.80. Expect a bold showing. |
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RUN DON'T WALK
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS S A M SCOTT Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Taupo February 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Party Time with 56.5kg at $16.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Te Rapa January 16 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Track Tester carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Expecting a effective return. |
11 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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STARLIGHT ROSE
J C PENDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P F & MRS P J SILSON Resuming today after only having had one start and then had 13 months break. At debut last start 9th of 13 at this track on May 28 2025 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind California Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $39.10. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was second in a Tauranga trial over 1000m April 16. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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THE WEEKEND
ANDREW FORSMAN 2YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A C FORSMAN, S HARDWIDGE & P VAWDREY Gelding by Circus Maximus facing the starter for the first time. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Ran 3rd in an Avondale trial over 800m on June 16. Looks set to run well. |
1 GEORGE ROOKE |
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LITTLE ORCHID
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG E M MONTGOMERIE, A L FAIRGRAY, I & K MONAGHAN, W CAMPBELL, G BEST, K & S MCELDOWNEY, B GERARD, J MCAVOY, R MCKINNON, A OWEN, M WALKER, J MEECH, M HEENEY, A MARTIN, S SCOTT, A WATTY, A GREY, P POTROZ, S BURGESS, J & C SPRATT, S WHITE, L WALKER, G WILSON & R LYONS At debut, ran second last of 10 at Matamata on June 14 over 1050m, slow going 5 len behind Dubawi Diva with 55.5kg at $11.50. Solid contender. |
6 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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ROC GODDESS
NICK KNEEBONE 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG DAVID KNEEBONE, KEVIN O'BRIEN, LEE AMODEO, PADDY AMODEO & DAN FENWICK Filly by El Roca making her first appearance. Finished fourth in an Avondale trial over 1000m on June 16. Capable of a solid performance. |
12 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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