Tauherenikau 10 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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CENTRAL ITM MDN 1000M 1000m Track: GOOD4 Out 2.5m From 1050m to 400m, Remainder True |
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Plenty of pace from Falcrests Belle and Ebony Gem, with the added uncertainty of the several unraced runners engaged.
DANCING SHADOW (2) tried hard when finishing fourth here a month ago over this trip, and in a field that is lacking depth, he will be hard to hold out, especially with Bruno Queiroz keeping the faith. DUNCANNON (3) is a stablemate of the top pick who will be making his debut with the advantage of the pole position. He won his latest of 3 trials this season, and should go close to taking this out. CHILL FACTOR (1) has changed stables after failing to fire in 2 starts on heavy ground. He is unbeaten at the trials, and maybe a change of scenery can bring the best out of this gelding. Check the market moves. FALCRESTS BELLE (4) is another with very good trial form, and she has finished third in both of her starts this season. She has had a couple of gear changes and is good enough to win a race at short notice. EBONY GEM (5) won a trial for her new trainer prior to finishing midfield at New Plymouth 5 weeks ago over 1200m. She is worth another chance over this shorter trip. Each Way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chill Factor each way.
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CHILL FACTOR
ILONE KELLY 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG M H DALGLEISH Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Matamata June 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Empressive carrying 57.5kg at $11.80. On debut ran last of 14 at Te Rapa May 3 over 1200m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Ziggy Stardust with 58.5kg at $8.60. Expected to run well. |
4 MADAN SINGH |
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DANCING SHADOW
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG A & J LAWS Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nedelin with 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 7th of 11 at Waverley on October 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Casino carrying 56kg at $5.50. Among the top chances. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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DUNCANNON
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG FAIRDALE STUD Gelding by Savabeel on debut. Won trial at Woodville over 1000m on December 2. Importantly has a nice gate and can make an immediate impact. |
1 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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FALCRESTS BELLE
NIKKI HURDLE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T BURGESS-SMITH, C R, MRS M A S & R D CARTWRIGHT, D K CASTELL-SPENCE, S P DOODY, E D FOREMAN, D GOSLING, K G SHUTE, M J W SKILLING, C W SMITH & EST LATE L G HAYDOCK Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on September 13 over 990m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Our Time Keeper with 54.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at this track on November 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Nedelin carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Must be included. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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EBONY GEM
MARK FORBES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG WE JEFFRIES LTD Third race start. First start led to the turn then faded ran last of 11 at Te Rapa on August 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Rocking carrying 56.5kg at $13.20. Returned from break 7th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ashoka carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. Cannot be discounted. |
2 LIAM KAURI |
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PISTACHIO
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BLAINE & SARAH SMITH, JODIE & JOANNE JAMES, DAVID & BEV SPRING, DARREN & VICTORIA HARP, PETER & BRIGID MORTON, MATHEW & RAEWYN SHERRY, PETER JEPHSON & MARK SULLIVAN First starter by Tivaci out of Ensemble purchased for NZD $ 7,750 (NZB 2023 National Online Yearling Sale). Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Watch for any market moves. |
6 TONI DAVIES |
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BANTRY
LISA LATTA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG D K WOODHOUSE At debut, ran last of 7 at this track on November 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kawakawa carrying 55.5kg at $17.30. Finished fifth in a Woodville trial over 1200m on December 2. Has upside and can sneak into the finish. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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CREMANT
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HAUNUI FARM LP Three-year-old filly by Belardo out of Champagne Walk having her first start. Not seen publicly in trials. Capable of a cheeky run. |
3 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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LACEY LUCK
GAVIN SHARROCK 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG CLIFF ERB First-starter by Darci Brahma out of Sarteagwen. Can measure up. |
5 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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