Tauranga 01 Nov 2025
GOING: G(4)
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EPIC JOURNEYS 2026 ROYAL ASCOT TOUR MAIDEN 1400m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Linkin Park has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. HAPPY VENTURE (1) was put aside after failing to handle a heavy track here in May. He has always had plenty of support in the market, and should be a lot stronger this season. He has not had a public trial, but draws well and can take this out. KENWOOD HOUSE (5) improved third up and finished second by a neck at long odds nearly 3 weeks ago at Arawa Park. He cops a wide gate here, but if the track is heavy, then it might be a blessing in disguise. Stick with him. COMEDY STAR (3) was out of the money at Te Aroha 10 days ago, but never got a crack at them. He has a superior gate this time and can figure in the top 3 at decent odds. THE RITZ (14) showed improvement at her most recent trial over an unsuitable trip. She will make the grade eventually, and the market is the best guide here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Comedy Star each way value in an even contest.
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HAPPY VENTURE
CLIFF GOSS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG CLIFF GOSS & DARRYL HEAPHY Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track May 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Lae Zee carrying 58.5kg at $5. On debut ran last in a small field at Matamata September 4 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Thankgoditsfriday carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Expect a forward showing. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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LINKIN PARK
SAM MYNOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R & T MORRISON, N & T ELLIOTT, CHRIS HODGSON & PAUL BROMMER At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind What A Yarn carrying 54kg at $15.10. The start before that led to the turn then faded second last of 10 at Te Aroha on September 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 19 len behind Ark Kay with 68.5kg at $3.90. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 3 | 7400 |
COMEDY STAR
PAUL GORDON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P A GORDON Most recently 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Waiata carrying 55.5kg at $38.30. Before that second last of 12 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 24 len behind Zeffert carrying 58.5kg at $7.60. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
2 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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LEVELS UP
CATHERINE CAMERON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe June 25 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Graces Gift carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. On debut sixth of 11 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Paravane carrying 57.5kg at $9.80. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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KENWOOD HOUSE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W N CAMPBELL, A J CASTLES, J R GRAY, J F HEPBURN, S B MARSH, R J MULCASTER, C D B SWAP, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & G R WILSON At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Yamato Satona with 56kg at $29.90. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on October 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Savvysuper carrying 56kg at $35.70. Shapes as a key runner. |
13 M CAMERON |
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DIDA
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD, G MATIJASEVICH & A TURNER Three-year-old gelding making debut by Proisir out of O'Gosh. Was second in a 850m trial on July 8 at Te Awamutu then followed up with a fourth at Te Awamutu in a 850m trial on October 9. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Looks set for a bold showing. |
15 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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TURNER
CHRIS WOOD 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R E & M K THOMPSON Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 9 at Matamata on March 23 over 1050m, 14 len behind Lady Iris with 57.5kg at $26.40. Prefer to see again. |
3 V A COLGAN |
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WHISTLER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG OKAHARAU STATION LTD First starter by Proisir out of Devil's Melody. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Looks set to run well. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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ARANYANI
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Pulsatilla with 57.5kg at $8.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Chatelle Rose carrying 57.5kg at $10.10. Must be included. |
11 GEORGE ROOKE |
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JUST LIKE THIS
HANNA ORTING AND SOPHIA NOLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MISS H R ORTING Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Have A Crack with 55kg at $27. Second-up 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Swiss Prince with 55.5kg at $25.40. Doubt she can trouble these. |
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ZERRE
PAM GERARD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M BOGOIEVSKI, GRANT DEVONPORT, KARIBA RACING PTY LTD, CRAIG LINDBERG, SIMON MOUTTER, SIMON O'CONNOR, JASON PARIS & ANDREW SOUTH Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Paddy The Farmer with 54.5kg at $19.70. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Wee Thistle carrying 54kg at $7.40. Might struggle again. |
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TIME WILL TELL
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CRAIG LEISHMAN, SARAH & LOUISE NICKALLS Most recently 10th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Aksil with 52.5kg at $54.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Scolera with 53.5kg at $41. Needs to do more. |
8 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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RECTIFY
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG THE OAKS STUD Filly by U S Navy Flag facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on October 9. Drawn wide and likely to need this. |
10 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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THE RITZ
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J M CASEY Filly by Almanzor facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on October 9. Should measure up. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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GOSPO
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 9 at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Litteral with 58.5kg at $9.90. Second-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Virgo Viva with 58.5kg at $53.30. Likely to struggle again. |
3 WIREMU PINN |
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| 16 | 766x0 |
MONTANA BAY
STEPHEN RALPH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS C & S HOPE Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Love Symbol with 54.5kg at $24. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Te Aroha on October 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Romilly carrying 57.5kg at $17.80. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
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BELLAVINSKY
EMMA FABER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M F RUTZ Dual acceptor. Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 52kg at $62.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 55.5kg at $36. Looking to others. |
12 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 18 | 060x0 |
JON WARRIOR
MICHAEL GARDNER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M F & S L GARDNER Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 14 months led to the turn then faded ran last of 11 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Yamato Satona with 58.5kg at $57.10. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Taupo Mdn-Hwgt on May 22 2024 over 1750m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Campaldino with 67kg at $32.80. Expecting a similar result today. |
7 COURTNEY BARNES |
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HOSTILITY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG TE AKAU 2024 RTR COLT SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM), S & C GRACE, YARRAMAN PARK STUD, HORSESHOE INVESTMENTS PTY LTD, R & R DUFFICY Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Ellerslie in the LR Colin Meads Trophy on September 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Affirmative Action with 57kg at $2.90. Second-up from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Taupo on October 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Virgo Viva with 56kg at $1.30. Worth following up. |
9 O P BOSSON |
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