Rotorua   02 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1230m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 5m  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. DRAGON BLOSSOM (1) resumes for a new yard in this. She has placed in two of three runs here and the mare is drawn well too. Bonus eligible and a definite win chance. BALLBEENA (2) the filly has run well in both of her starts this time in. Drawn out but gets a 4kg claim here. COOL CAT (3) ran well on debut. She is drawn out but still a trifecta and first four chance here. POLLYISACRACKER (6) ran a much better race at last start. She is bonus eligible. The 4yo mare is drawn to be a hope. SMART TIP (4) ran a decent race at last start. Has to be included here after getting the same 4kg claim in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dragon Blossom is a chance fresh up plus she is eligible for a bonus here should she win. Ballbeena is the main danger.
1 8x22x DRAGON BLOSSOM
PAM GERARD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP
Is first-up after break of 14 months for a new stable. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Hawera April 21 2024 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Betterbeyou with 57kg at $2.20. First up last campaign second of 11 at Matamata March 27 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind The Ugly Sister with 57kg at $8. Placed in two of three course runs. Well drawn. Can handle dry and wet. Bonus eligible. Win chance.
2
TRISTON MOODLEY
DARK GREEN, YELLOW SEAMS, CHECKED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
2 6x25 BALLBEENA
PAUL RICHARDS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
MARKWOOD LODGE LTD
First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on May 21 over 970m, long-neck behind Miss Moet All with 55.5kg at $5.80. Second-up 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 18 over 970m, 4.5 len behind Love The Sort with 55.5kg at $6.20. Has run well in both runs this time in. Big chance here after a 4kg claim.
8
YUGA OKUBO
RED,WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED SPOTS, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE ,RED CAP, WHITE CHECKS
3 2 COOL CAT
CODY COLE
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
MS N E KELLY
At debut, 2nd of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Out Of Sight with 56.5kg at $5.50. Drawn out here. Trifecta and first four chance here.
7
SAMANTHA COLLETT
red, white band
4 64684 SMART TIP
STEPHEN RALPH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J LESLIE, MRS R L WALLBANK & B S WALLBANK, STEPHEN RALPH & MELANIE SUTTON
Most recently 4th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Accentuate with 52.5kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Mulan Ardeche carrying 53.5kg at $15.30. Made headway last time. The same apprentice 4kg claimer is atop. Place or first four chance.
6
GARETH LAHOUD
TURQUOISE, GOLD, BLACK STRIPES SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
5 39x9 BLACKPINK JENNIE
CARL HENDERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C W KWOK
Dual acceptor. First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Tauranga on June 21 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Accentuate with 52.5kg at $31.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Summerston carrying 54.5kg at $15.20. Drawn out here. Several look better prospects.
10
GREEN, WHITE EPAULETTES, PINK SLEEVES, GREEN CAP, PINK STRIPES
6 45x06 POLLYISACRACKER
GAVIN OPIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D CONDER, MISS D J FARMER, K GOODFELLOW, M HADDON, K KELSEY, L NEEVE, MRS K M & P NICHOLAS, K A OPIE, MRS A J SMITH & P STEWART
First-up second last of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Vieni Su with 54kg at $23.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Bernie's Ego with 52.5kg at $5.80. Better at last start. Bonus eligible. Drawn to be a hope.
3
HAYLEY HASSMAN
BLACK,WHITE FERN,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS,CAP
7 268x9 EVA MAGICAL
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
CHRIS GIBBS, S'N'G SYNDICATE, M DARROCH, G LEMON, M COLLIS, K BENSON & A LAM
First-up after four months 9th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Out Of Sight carrying 56.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ruakaka on December 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bonifleur with 55kg at $6.60. Poor fresh up for a new yard. Looking for better footing.
4
COURTNEY BARNES
Red, white band & arm bands, light blue sleeves & cap
8 IT'S SUMMERTIME
CARL HENDERSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R A L KORENHOFF & E Y C KORENHOFF
Four-year-old mare (Telperion - Fru Ju) on debut. She has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race for one fourth. Also in R1. Ace barrier here.
1
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
WHITE,BLUE BRACES,SLEEVES,RED CAP
9 MARMOCCHIA
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM, C A LEASHMAN, CLRKEY LTD, G & M NORTHCOTT
First starter by Ferrando out of Sparkling Lady. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today for one fourth. Drawn out here. Bonus eligible. Looking at others here.
9
BAILEY ROGERSON
RED,NAVY SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
10 SAVVY DONNA
R K FLEMING
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
R K & EST LATE D F FLEMING
First starter by Savabeel out of Saffron Lady. Finished third in a Cambridge Synthetic trial May 16. Drawn too too badly in this. Bonus eligible. Home track here.
5
GEORGE ROOKE
RED,GOLD STARS,BLACK SLEEVES,GOLD STRIPES,BLACK CAP,GOLD QUARTERS