Otaki   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

THE TELE OTAKI THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN 1400m

Track:     True  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Merchant Banker.
1 5403 KIDS GOT GEARS
LISA LATTA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
BLEAKLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD, MRS F L & M FEARON & SS WOTHERSPOON FAMILY TRUST
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Trentham Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Croupier with 58kg at $4.20. The race before that 13th of 18 at Trentham in the G2 Well Gns on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vegas Queen carrying 57kg at $92.60. Another bold run is expected.
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PURPLE,BROWN BAND
2 236x2 DAMIANO
LISA LATTA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MR J D MACDONALD, MISS S MACDONALD, R J HUMPHREY, A G BEECH, S HENDERSON, R DRUMMOND, A C MACDONALD, M MILLS, D DRUMMOND
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Powerofpersuasion with 57.5kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Tauherenikau on December 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Felucca carrying 57.5kg at $10.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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YELLOW , RED FIVE SPOTS , NAVY ARMBAND , CAP
3 3327x MERCHANT BANKER
GAVIN SHARROCK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G R O'DEA
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway November 22 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Sicillian with 57.5kg at $5. On debut second of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic August 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 55kg at $4.10. Likely to play a major role.
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YELLOW, RED BRACES, GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP, RED QUARTERS
4 6x MELONI
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MRS H J & P J CROFSKEY
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell after only one run when settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Champagne Linda carrying 58kg at $2.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBAND, CAP
5 50x SKY CHILL
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
MAGUS EQUINE LTD
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Te Aroha November 12 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Ocean Miss carrying 57kg at $12.10. On debut fifth of 11 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Super Scheme carrying 56kg at $7.50. May need the hitout.
17
GREEN
6 JAEGER
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
DR J R O'BRIEN
Dual acceptor. First starter by Time Test out of Waiana Gold. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. On profile he seems hard pressed.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, CAP
7 RONZIO
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MRS C J & P J LYNSKEY
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Zed making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 1200m on April 15. Happy to overlook.
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BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, CAP
8 22x4 BUBBLES UP
ALLAN SHARROCK
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
GARRY & NICOLE PYE
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Palmarow carrying 56kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55kg at $4.90. Don't underestimate.
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RED, YELLOW STAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED STARS, RED CAP, YELLOW STARS
9 85853 RED RIBBON
TOM PERRY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
L B & T J PERRY
Last start 3rd of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Joan's Joker with 55.5kg at $60.30. The start before that second last in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Overdraft carrying 66.5kg at $30.40. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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DARK BLUE, RED QUARTERS, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, CAP
10 664 MERKEL
JAMES WALLACE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
ARDSLEY STUD LTD
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1650m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Joan's Joker carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. The run before that 6th of 8 at Trentham 3yo Hcp on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Super Photon carrying 54kg at $42. Will be hard to hold out.
2
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP
11 740x9 AMIRA D'ARGENTO
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A MUNCASTER, CROOK PUNNERS SYNDICATE, UP THE BURBS SYNDICATE & WAITOMO BLOODSTOCK LTD
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Ellerslie on April 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Pizarro with 54kg at $27.20. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ayteem with 53.5kg at $5. Must improve significantly.
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BAILEY ROGERSON
RED, INDIGO SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBAND
12 4x7 MADAMKIPYEGON
GAVIN SHARROCK
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
C W ERB
Second-up. First start second last in a small field at Hawera on July 23 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Our Sassie Anne carrying 52.5kg at $12.10. Returned from break 7th of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pinhook with 54kg at $9.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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SIENNA, WHITE HOOPS, ARMBANDS, SIENNA CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
13 545x9 WAFT
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M BADDILEY, MRS J M BEAMISH, R T COOPER, P PENMAN & R S J WILLS
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 56kg at $22. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Kaiseda carrying 55.5kg at $8.10. Unlikely to threaten.
4
WHITE,BLACK BRACES,ORANGE SLEEVES,BLACK HOOPS,ORANGE CAP,BLACK STRIPES
14 CURTSY
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
E P LOWRY & P CHRISP
First starter by Ocean Park out of Sorenata. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Nice profile and any positive market lead would have to be respected.
7
BLACK, WHITE CHECKS, PINK SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, PINK CAP
15 JOIN THE DANCE
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
BROMLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, DR S FUATAI, MRS E L & P G KARTON & G A ROGERSON MNZM
First starter by Tarzino out of Doubtless Princess. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Has the right profile for a good debut.
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CRIMSON, INDIGO SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
16 8x CASTA SHADOW
MARK OULAGHAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
R N CUNNINGHAM
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 11 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Special Sakura carrying 53.5kg at $32.30. Others make more appeal.
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GOLD, WHITE AND BLUE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
17 0 LOCAL LASS
PAUL PASCOE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
E M & G M BROMELL, D CADMAN, D L, F G & J CLOSE, J E DEATH, J M ENGELBERGER, H HARTLEY, MRS F M & R L HURLEY, B KELSEN, MRS M G MCPHILLIPS, P D PASCOE, THE LOCAL GIRLS SYNDICATE & C P THOMPSON
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Hawera on March 26 over 1400m, slow going 25 len behind Elle Sourit with 53kg at $28.20. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
15
YELLOW, RED MALTESE CROSS, ARMBAND, YELLOW CAP, RED QUARTERS
18 89x FERDIE'S SECRET
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
FERRANDO RACING CLUB (MGR: GRAEME ROGERSON)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Arawa Park December 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind Wounder with 55.5kg at $65.90. On debut eighth of 11 at Tauranga December 13 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Astoria Brooke with 57kg at $37.50. Hasn't shown enough.
12
RED, INDIGO SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS
19 93x PISTOL WHIP
KURTIS PERTAB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W WHITE
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Te Aroha October 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Tuxedo carrying 54kg at $63.60. On debut second last of 10 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Full Noise with 55kg at $13.30. Worth keeping in mind.
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NAVY, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE STRIPE SLEEVES,
20 PLATINUM MISSION
LISA LATTA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R M BOS, R H BRADER, M R CURD, N J MCALISTER, E M ROSS, C & D L SUTTON, MRS C J & K J TOD & J W WELD
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Wyndspelle out of Brambling NZD $ 65,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 8 at Awapuni over 1000m. Looks forward enough to run well.
5
PURPLE, BROWN BAND