AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS 1700m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Pace looks to be genuine with Victortheinflictor and Kawatiri matching motors in advance of Cuba Street and On Alert. LURCH (2) got in the last stride to score by a head here in his penultimate start, and then was up in class and finished runner-up by less than a length on this track nearly 2 weeks ago. He slides back down in class, and from a good draw, he will be hard to hold out. KAWATIRI (5) just battled here last time out over 2140m and was a winner over that trip prior to his last run. She drops down to 1700m, which won't be a problem, and with Bruno Queiroz taking over from an apprentice, she can bounce straight back into the money. VICTORTHEINFLICTOR (3) put it all together to beat the top pick in the same race last time out. He is not badly treated at the weights for this grade, and he can repeat the dose. PLATINUM SIXTY SIX (1) needed his fresh up run here 13 days ago and has won 3 times on this track in the past. The step up from 1400m to 1700m is ideal, and he will be a quick improver. Each-way. LOVE JANIE (6) has found it hard to win another race but is seldom far away. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Platinum Sixty Six could be at each-way value here.
1 917x6 PLATINUM SIXTY SIX
LISA LATTA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L M LATTA
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cut Loose with 60kg at $10.20. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Wanganui on February 9 2024 over 1360m, 8 len behind Za Spirit carrying 59kg at $6.20. Rates highly and should do much better.
6
J K RIDDELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
2 x0412 LURCH
JOANNE MOSS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
ISAAC LUPTON, RUTH LUPTON, MATTHEW LUPTON, ALEX NEWLAND, HANNAH HARWOOD
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Victortheinflictor carrying 54kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; settled well back; won by a head at this track June 22 over 1700m defeating Call A Friend carrying 59kg at $8.60. Right in the mix again.
2
C DELL
WHITE, PINK DIAMOND, BLUE SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
3 73741 VICTORTHEINFLICTOR
PETER DIDHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M BLACKWOOD, V BOYCE, G BRODIE, D GARDNER, H & R S GASKIN, M GUERIN-GREEN, J & K HERBERT, J KAHUI, M PERCY, MRS F M, G J & M R REISIMA, Q R & S ROBERTSON, J SCHWASS, WAKELING FAMILY SYNDICATE, S & V J WHITEHEAD
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track July 4 over 1700m defeating Lurch carrying 54kg at $5.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Lurch with 59kg at $12.30. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
3
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
Red & White Hoops, Red & White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap With White Seams
4 02415 CUBA STREET
G INNES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G D INNES
Most recently 5th of 9 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56.5kg at $19.40. Before that won by 2 len at this track June 22 over 1700m defeating Tokyodome with 56.5kg at $4.90. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders.
1
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK, WHITE SEAMS, STRIPES SLEEVES, RED CAP
5 08216 KAWATIRI
MATTHEW EALES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D G & E J BURROW, K & P CREMEN, T M HOULISTON, J M & P A TOLLEY
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2140m, 5.5 len behind Jack Morrison with 53.5kg at $3.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track June 8 over 2140m defeating Cry Baby with 52kg at $9.20. Great chance to atone.
5
BRUNO QUEIROZ
HOT PINK BLACK BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBAND ,CAP
6 46333 LOVE JANIE
LISA LATTA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T D LOVERIDGE
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Victortheinflictor with 54kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, 2 len behind Lurch with 59kg at $5.70. Among the chances on her best form.
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K R HERCOCK
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
7 40x32 MOSSRAAJ
ANNA CLEMENT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G & A HILL TRUST
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Qacentina with 60kg at $13.90. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, head behind Cut Loose carrying 54.5kg at $16.40. Big chance on his best form.
4
M HUDSON
ORANGE, GRAY BRACES, CAP
8 85218 ON ALERT
ILONE KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A K FISHER, MRS C A FISHER & R G MCKENZIE
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on June 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Lurch with 55kg at $22.10. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track June 8 over 1700m defeating Curtsy carrying 53.5kg at $6.60. Better than the last run suggests and can feature in the finish.
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ELLE SOLE
WHITE, ORANGE STARS, HOOPED SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP