Wingatui 28 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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GRAND CASINO 1600m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 3m from 950-350m Remainder True |
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Moderate tempo with Valstar leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. NIGEL (1) has found form at the right time, and his last 2 starts have produced a pair of hard-fought efforts for second. This field is not strong, and even from a wide gate, he goes on top for us. ROCKMAN (2) was less than 2 lengths from the winner when making his South Island debut here 4 weeks ago over 1300m. He was placed over this trip at Hawera prior to his move South, and he will be a quick improver in this. Follow your money. RESILIENT (6) raced greenly and only battled home here on debut 4 weeks ago. Expect a much better effort this time over 1600m. Stick with him. FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL (9) fought on bravely when finishing close up in fifth place at Riccarton 12 days ago. She carries 3kg less this time, and she can bounce straight back into the money. JUST HENRI (8) is a lightly tried 9YO mare racing in good form. She won't lack fitness, and she has each-way claims again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nigel is overdue to breakthrough.
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NIGEL
E WINSLOE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WORK HARD PLAY HARDER SYNDICATE Recent form sound. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Ferdie's Secret carrying 56.5kg at $10.40. Before that 2nd of 8 at Ascot Park on April 19 over 2215m, on heavy track; 0.1 len behind Polly's Guru with 56.5kg at $10.90. Sure to prove tough to beat. |
12 A NAJIB |
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| 2 | x7836 |
ROCKMAN
SHANKAR MUNIANDY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R CHALKLIN, ICON BOYS SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL COOPER), MS S M MILLER, MRS D A & G W REEVE & N R WRIGHT At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Exclude with 58.5kg at $4.60. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Hawera on April 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind King Patch carrying 58kg at $10. An inside gate is a big advantage. Look for a much better performance. |
3 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 3 | 895 |
VALSTAR
LEE CALLAWAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S D BLAIR-EDIE At the latest run 5th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Taihoro carrying 58.5kg at $25.90. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Turn The Tide with 58.5kg at $45.50. Worth following up. |
10 BRANDON MAY |
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ARCTIC ZED
KELLY SHEARING 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG B D STODART This Zed entire is a five-year-old having his first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
2 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 5 | x00x7 |
COSTANZA
STEVEN WOODSFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG THE THIRSTY MOB SYNDICATE (MGR: N J MORRIS), TRIPLE STAR SYNDICATE, S J WOODSFORD, A L PASCOE & N MORRIS Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Ikidunot carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 16 at Te Rapa on January 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Nick Time carrying 58.5kg at $32.90. Rates highly and should do much better. |
1 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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| 6 | 8 |
RESILIENT
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, E T PARR & EST LATE L E ANDERTON At debut, 8th of 13 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Aspen Voltage with 58.5kg at $9.90. Open to improvement. Can go on with it here. |
4 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 7 | 444x4 |
CHATAYA
JESS LAND 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, THE POWER OF TWO SYNDICATE, KAREN LIVINGSTONE, TERENCE O'GRADY, CLIVE & DONNA PERROT & OLD CELTS SYNDICATE Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Taihoro with 56.5kg at $14.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Taupo on September 17 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Voldemort carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Among the better chances in this line up. |
6 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 8 | 32553 |
JUST HENRI
GAY ROBINSON 9YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J F DOOLEY & MS G ROBINSON Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Cambalache with 56.5kg at $7.70. Before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Park on May 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Celestial Flame with 57.5kg at $9. Looks tough to beat in this line-up. |
7 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 9 | x5825 |
FRIENDOFTHEDEVIL
ANDREW CARSTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS S M GORDON At the latest run 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Out Of The Picture carrying 56.5kg at $7.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 7 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Kaz Caz with 56.5kg at $7.50. Great chance to atone. |
13 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 10 | x5545 |
SALACIA PRINCESS
MAURICE FORDE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C A ROWE & M C STOKES Last start 5th of 12 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Later Boy carrying 56.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Exclude carrying 55.5kg at $43.80. Hard to fault if at her best. |
14 TONI DAVIES |
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| 11 | 290x8 |
FLAVOURS
JESS LAND 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG JESS LAND EQUESTRIAN LTD, SARAH CULL, KAREN LIVINGSTONE, TERENCE O'GRADY & KYLIE KRAHAGEN Second-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 11 at Riccarton Park on June 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ikidunot carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Otaki on September 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Dubai's Potiki with 56.5kg at $12. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
5 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 12 | 87 |
MANIFEST
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM, THE HARRIER HOUND SYNDICATE, THE TWIZEL SALMON SYNDICATE, WOOLSHED WEDNESDAY SYNDICATE & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 14 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Turn The Tide carrying 54.5kg at $14.60. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Taihoro carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Improvement to come cannot be underestimated. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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MISS CAVELTI
CATHERINE STALKER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS C M STALKER & MISS K A WAKELY Five-year-old mare (Swiss Ace - Clouds Inmy Coffee) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. The betting is the best pointer to her chances. |
8 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 14 | 8 |
VALORA CARA
KEZIA MURPHY 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG K MURPHY, L PATTERSON, S A CARLYLE, W KERR, A CURREY, K BARBARA, T & K PATTERSON, A WAINWRIGHT, C TURNBULL, J & M FRITH, THE FITCH & BUDDY SYNDICATE Was at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Oamaru on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Taihoro carrying 54.5kg at $27.70. Better for that run but may need more time. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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