Ruakaka 12 Jul 2025
GOING: H(8)
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NORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Out 8m |
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Cracking tempo with Don't Tell Rachel and Hard Attack leading the way. IRIDESCENT (9) is a locally trained filly who made her debut on her home track here and finished a game third. She had won both of her trials before that and should go close to taking this out. KUDOS (2) won the latest of his 4 public trials before finishing runner-up by a short-head here a fortnight ago on this track. He cops a wide gate this time, but still has to be respected. Each way. MISS SETH (10) ran on late for fourth in the same race as the top pick last start. She strips fitter, and if the gaps come at the right time, she can have the last say. DON'T TELL RACHEL (7) was heavily supported last time out at Matamata on a very heavy track and weakened late to finish midfield. She is likely to find a firmer surface here and can bounce back. Each way. PENTAGON (3) is heading the right way and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Iridescent is the one to beat.
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BALLS OF FIRE
DAVINA WADDELL 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DAVINA WADDELL First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Vieni Su with 54.5kg at $40.30. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on March 30 2024 over 1200m, 16 len behind Mr Mozart carrying 58.5kg at $61. Might need more race experience. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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KUDOS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M W GETHING, I N GILLATT, T R & MRS V M PASCOE & MRS P E M WOOLLASTON At debut, 2nd of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Free Bird carrying 55.5kg at $18.20. Improver who can go on with it. |
12 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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PENTAGON
ANNABELLE JOHNSON 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY At debut, 4th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind MacAllan carrying 57.5kg at $5.40. Last start 3rd of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Moneypenny with 57.5kg at $4.40. Looks well placed to break the ice. |
6 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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INTERLAKEN
SHANE CRAWFORD 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Colt by Swiss Ace making his first appearance. Won trial at Avondale over 1000m on June 24. Looks tested this line-up. |
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UNDISPUTED
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J J & K L TAPPER Roger James & Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Easy trial winner. Inside barrier will assist chances. Chance. |
3 M MCNAB |
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AMULET
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D J BRADY, MRS J L EVANS, G C MONTGOMERY & D E NAKHLE Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Arawa Park F&M Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1215m, soft track; 4 len behind Amazonia with 55kg at $2.40. First up last campaign second of 13 at Taupo August 21 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Reptak carrying 54kg at $2.30. Looks all set for a bright return. |
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DON'T TELL RACHEL
ALEX FORBES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A C FORBES, K K CORBETT, B S NEWCOMBE, C TIMS At the latest run 7th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Elle McFab with 54.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Illuminated Miss carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. In the mix. |
9 JACK TAPLIN |
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HARD ATTACK
STEVEN COLE 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG D R COLE , N A COLE & S D COLE, O MILNE & M VENKATESH Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Free Bird with 54.5kg at $35.90. The start before that 9th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vieni Su with 53.5kg at $31.60. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form. |
10 SAM MCNAB |
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IRIDESCENT
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G F GRAHAM, P L COSTELLO, G LEMON & M L COLLIS Was well in the market at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chicago Dream with 56.5kg at $4.10. Should come on following that and looks the testing material. |
7 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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MISS SETH
KENNY RAE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG K RAE, D EVANS, H & S WHITEHEAD, F HANSEN, G THORPE, R DICK, M HARRIS, B WILKINSON & P WOODCOCK First-up after five months 4th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Free Bird with 52.5kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Soberana with 55.5kg at $13.90. Has a nice draw and will be tough to beat. |
4 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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VINAYA
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Last start 4th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Chicago Dream with 56.5kg at $11.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 33 len behind Lae Zee with 56.5kg at $4.90. Not keen on her chances. |
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ZENZERO GIRL
GRANT & TANA SHAW 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG GRANT & TANA SHAW, DENNIS & CLAIRE SHAW, MARK & DONNA CARTER, MATT MOORE, SARAH AHMAD, HAZIQ TAHA Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Pixie carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Vieni Su with 56.5kg at $23.40. Strong contender on her best form. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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SIBELLA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MRS J L EGAN First-up after a year 13th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame carrying 56.5kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 12 2024 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Exponent carrying 55.5kg at $12.90. Needs to find a lot more. |
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VOICE OF OHIO
GLEN OLD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG PEAK RACING, G ALLISON, D BRADBURY, A BARRAS, K HOLTEN, D GORE, A HAMILTON, K MAURER, M COOMBE, S ALLISON, K ALLISON, W DUNCAN, K STRAKER, D TAHAAFE, J MICHELS, H & P MARSTON & S SHEEHAN Resuming 6th of 13 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind MacAllan carrying 52kg at $7.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Out Of Sight with 53.5kg at $4.40. Likely to measure up. |
14 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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BETHANY DEE
DAVID GREENE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P & J ROGERS, T & M ROGERS, B ROGERS, J MCLEOD, G A SHAND Three-year-old filly (Embellish - From Eden) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to her debut today. Was second in an Avondale trial over 1200m June 24. Tough assignment. |
5 V A COLGAN |
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WHITE PALACE
DONNA LOGAN 3YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Reliable Man out of Dramatic Actress. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Ellerslie over 1100m. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
13 YUGA OKUBO |
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CRACKBONES
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Gelding by Swiss Ace facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on June 24 at Avondale over 800m and finished fourth. Betting best guide. |
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DISTINTIVA
BARBARA KENNEDY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG NEARCO STUD LTD Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jack Crabb carrying 56kg at $18.10. Everything points to a bright return. |
2 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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GADABOUT
CODY COLE 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG ALLAYNE & PATRICK KENNEDY At debut, 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bernie's Ego carrying 56.5kg at $9.90. May need more time. |
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DARK MOVES
MICHELLE BRADLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M BRADLEY & GS BLOODSTOCK LTD Was at long odds at debut, 11th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Free Bird carrying 58.5kg at $28.20. Don't think he will trouble this field. |
11 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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