Ruakaka   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

RUAKAKA BEACH FRONT MOTEL 1200m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 4m  

Don't Tell Rachel to take charge ahead of Notabadbergs at a strong tempo. UNWRITTEN (8) won a trial before finishing a bold third as favourite on debut at Avondale on a very testing track that day. She will naturally improve with the experience and is sure to be among the hardest to beat in this. Follow your money. NOTABADBERGS (3) did not cope with the very heavy track second up at Avondale, and his effort for second here when resuming is the guide to use. Stick with him. Each way. BREGO (2) gave a good sight in front before finishing third behind a smart type fresh up at Arawa Park a fortnight ago. Those front-running tactics can be a bonus on this circuit, and with the advantage of a 4kg claim, he will take some pegging back again. GO EASY (4) is resuming from a spell and is capable of running into the money here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unwritten has plenty of scope and can be a quick improver.
1 23x02 BALLS OF FIRE
DAVINA WADDELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
DAVINA WADDELL
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Vieni Su with 54.5kg at $40.30. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Iridescent with 58.5kg at $71.40. Sound top-three prospects again.
1
MATT CARTWRIGHT
LIGHT BLUE, BROWN FIVE SPOTS, QUARTERS CAP
2 6x3 BREGO
SHELLEY HALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M W & G W SIMON
Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at Te Aroha on November 12 over 1150m, slow going 4 len behind Our Allie Be with 57.5kg at $12.60. Went for a break before returning rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Jelly Roll carrying 54.5kg at $7. Further improvement in store.
4
SAM MCNAB
PURPLE,PINK SLEEVES,CAP
3 50x29 NOTABADBERGS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C T FAULKNER
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Chicago Dream with 58.5kg at $17.70. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Avondale on July 16 over 1400m, in the wet; 37 len behind Chasing Warrior with 57.5kg at $4.40. Certainly worth another chance.
12
ELEN NICHOLAS
TURQUOISE,RED HORSESHOES,RED CAP,RED ARMBANDS
4 x546x GO EASY
SAMANTHA LOGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M T DALY
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Taupo February 26 over 1400m, 32 len behind Sonata carrying 57.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track January 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Graphic carrying 57.5kg at $4.90. Expecting a effective return.
10
TAYLA MITCHELL
WHITE , RED CROSSED SASH , WHITE SLEEVES , BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND , CAP
5 MAN O' SLEW
ALEX OLIVEIRA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
TARTAN MEADOW BLOODSTOCK
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Reliable Man out of Always In Trouble. Won a trial over 1100m at Ellerslie on May 9 then followed up with a Was third in an Avondale trial over 1000m on July 22. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
12
JACK TAPLIN
DARK BLUE, WHITE SHAMROCK, SLEEVES ,CAP
6 JUST A LITTLETIPSY
KENNY RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I C COSH, D FROMONT, N HARDY, K NEWTON & G W PERRY
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Lean Mean Machine out of Another Encore. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Avondale July 22. Facing a stiff test.
5
SIENNA BROWN
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP
7 x2476 DON'T TELL RACHEL
ALEX FORBES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A C FORBES, K K CORBETT, B S NEWCOMBE, C TIMS
At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Iridescent carrying 53kg at $22.10. The race before that 7th of 11 at Matamata on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Elle McFab carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Expected to give a sight.
8
BAILEY ROGERSON
WHITE,PINK FIVE SPOTS, CAP
8 3 UNWRITTEN
DONNA LOGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Interlaken carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Has upside and can open her account.
9
C J GRYLLS
Royal blue, white crossed sashes & arm band, royal blue cap with white pom pom
9 67x44 MISS SETH
KENNY RAE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K RAE, D EVANS, H & S WHITEHEAD, F HANSEN, G THORPE, R DICK, M HARRIS, B WILKINSON & P WOODCOCK
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Free Bird carrying 52.5kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Iridescent with 52.5kg at $7.50. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
11
WIREMU PINN
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP
10 35765 ZENZERO GIRL
GRANT & TANA SHAW
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
GRANT & TANA SHAW, DENNIS & CLAIRE SHAW, MARK & DONNA CARTER, MATT MOORE, SARAH AHMAD, HAZIQ TAHA
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Iridescent carrying 56.5kg at $26.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on June 22 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Pixie with 56.5kg at $6.10. Going well. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
6
JOE DOYLE
BLACK, PINK BAND, ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP
11 x45x0 SIBELLA
Moira & Kieran Murdoch
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
MRS J L EGAN
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after a year 13th of 16 at Te Rapa on June 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Timetoplaythegame with 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 with 55.5kg at $12.90. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
3
JASMINE FAWCETT
KHAKI, GREEN BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, KHAKI AND GREEN QUARTERS CAP
12 WITHALLMYDREAM
JENNA MAHONEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
MS V TANG
Jenna Mahoney trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Easy trial winner. Good draw will assist chances. Can get off the mark straight away.
4
MAUVE, BLACK SEAMS, BLACK & MAUVE CHEQUERED SLEEVES & CAP WITH BLACK POM POM
13 086 ABLE DANCER
DAVINA WADDELL
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D J MCGEE
Most recently 6th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Interlaken with 56.5kg at $74.20. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Santita carrying 57.5kg at $61.80. Must improve sharply.
7
L H SATHERLEY
SKY BLUE,BROWN FIVE SPOTS,SKY BLUE CAP,BROWN QUARTERS
14 CHURMATT
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED LTD
Stephen Marsh trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Impressive recent trial winner. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
13
M MCNAB
BLACK. INDIGO DIAMONDS, OLD GOLD SLEEVES WITH BLACK STARS, INDIGO , OLD GOLD STRIPED CAP
15 0 MICHAEL'S ACE
DENISE JEFFCOAT
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS M P FLEMING
At debut, 11th of 13 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Interlaken with 52.5kg at $24.30. Needs significant improvement to feature.
2
BLUE, WHITE EPAULETTES, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP, RED CHECKS CAP,PEAK, COLLAR
16 66x SAILOR SAM
KENNY RAE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
J SILVIERA, EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE, S RAE, C LOW, J STITT, M GRANT, K & L RAE
He is resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Riccarton Park October 26 over 800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Roc 'N' Ready with 57kg at $34.60. On debut ran last in a small field at Riccarton Park September 28 over 800m, 13 len behind Eliza James with 57.5kg at $11.50. Might be better off following this outing.
2
JACK TAPLIN
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP
17 4x00x WHAT SHE WANTS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
TERRY, JANE & CONNOR LINES, KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK LTD, ELIZABETH POLLARD, ASH MITCHELL, EMA CLOTWORTHY, ALAN & MARIE TYLER
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Te Rapa August 24 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Kawhia carrying 54.5kg at $43.30. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track August 3 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Johnny Rondo with 56.5kg at $11.90. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
17
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS,HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
18 5 CONSCRIBE
DONNA LOGAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Yokozuna carrying 52kg at $11.20. Include in all combinations.
19
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
19 9 ROTTEN TOMMY
KENNY RAE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B WILKINSON, P GOFFIN, T & D ROBERTSON, J WILSON, D HALL & K RAE
Dual acceptor. At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Yokozuna carrying 53kg at $12.40. Ran 3rd in a trial at Avondale over 800m on July 22. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider.
14
MAROON, CHERRY FIVE SPOTS, ARMBANDS, SPOTS CAP