Ruakaka 11 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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WARKWORTH ITM 1200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Palombaggia has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. WATERMELON SUGAR (7) has been thereabouts in all 3 starts this prep, and she will be peaking at the right time for a return to her home track. In this modest field, she is the one to beat. PALOMBAGGIA (9) finished only half a length from the winner on debut at Ellerslie 3 weeks ago, and she will not have to improve by much to win a race like this. Each-way claims from a handy gate. ODDS AND ENDS (1) has been freshened up since a fair effort for sixth at Tauranga just over 6 weeks ago on a track that was firmer than he preferred. He can make amends on a softer surface here. Each way. LOOSE CHANGE (3) may never win a race, but he does look like a winner at times before thinking too much. To be on the safe side, we can't risk him for any top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Palombaggia each-way.
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ODDS AND ENDS
TONY COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG WOBURN FARM Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Catwalk Queen with 58.5kg at $5.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Presence Of Mind carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Ideally placed to play a significant role. |
7 M CAMERON |
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TRIPLE THREAT
KURTIS PERTAB 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANDREW JAMES BUICK Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Hawera on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind Tongue In Cheek with 58.5kg at $5.40. Last start ran last of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1150m, in the wet; 11 len behind Winner Patch with 58.5kg at $3.50. Worth following up. |
3 M MCNAB |
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LOOSE CHANGE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T R BLACK, B BUCHANAN, MRS M J & M L MURDOCH Resumes. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Matamata February 28 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Silent Spy carrying 57.5kg at $17.10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 25 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Super Fly carrying 55.5kg at $24.40. Should be ready to run well. |
6 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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BIG BOLD BOB
MARK BROSNAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M H & MRS Y M BROSNAN & B J LEACH Second-up. First start ran second last of 9 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 9 len behind To The Max carrying 57kg at $25.60. Went for a spell before returning 12th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Ocean Opal carrying 58.5kg at $16.70. Will benefit from that run and is worth including. |
9 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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SNEAKY DUCK
MICHAEL ROGERS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M ROGERS Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Magic Dreams with 55.5kg at $19.30. Looks up against it. |
2 ETHAN JONES |
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TARTAN SHOCKA
K & A HINTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANNETTE & KEVIN HINTON Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 4 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Aixoise carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. The run before that 8th of 11 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind The Ritz with 57.5kg at $9.30. Capable of much better performance. |
8 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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WATERMELON SUGAR
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG SUGAR HIGH SYNDICATE Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Manolete carrying 56.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 9 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Deviation with 55.5kg at $4. Terrific chance to return to form. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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THE AUTUMN DREAM
KENNY RAE 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG K RAE, S RAE, K WILLIAMS, S RUMBLE & C LOW Gelding by The Autumn Sun facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on May 12 at Avondale over 800m and finished sixth. Looks tested in this line-up. |
5 JACK TAPLIN |
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PALOMBAGGIA
BARBARA KENNEDY 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG SIR PETER VELA Dual acceptor. At debut, 4th of 9 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Back Of The Bus carrying 54kg at $8.50. Can only improve further and is among the main contenders. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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TIME TO ASPIRE
KENNY RAE 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG LEAH DONALDSON, HAYLEY GRIFFITHS, SIMON GRIFFITHS, SHANELLE RAE, CHERIES LOW, KENNETH RAE, SHALA MCKAY & DEBBIE ORMSBY Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Time Test out of Aspiring. At the most recent trial finished seventh on June 2 at Pukekohe over 800m. Betting is the best pointer to her chances. |
1 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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