Trentham   14 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

RYDGES AIRPORT THREE-YEAR-OLD SPRINT 1000m

Track: GOOD4     Out 6m  

Spark, Darci Dior and Paper Moon to take up the running at a decent tempo. COSMIC DREAM (5) won a pair of trials prior to finishing a game third on debut at Arawa Park 4 weeks ago over 1230m. She will be suited by the drop back to 1000m from the pole position, and she is the one to beat. PAPER MOON (9) failed to cope with a heavy track at New Plymouth on debut just over a year ago. She won the latest of her 2 trials this season, and with Craig Grylls in the saddle, she will be ready to rumble fresh up. SPARK (3) was not beaten far on debut in the Canterbury Belle Stakes in September. Her connections must think a lot of her, and even without another trial, she can take this out, despite copping a wide gate. NIEMI (6) needed her last start at Woodville 6 weeks ago. She has had a trial since then, so she should be a lot sharper this time. Stick with her on an each-way basis. DARCI DIOR (8) stuck to her task along the fence when finishing fifth on debut at Whanganui after racing handy throughout. Bruno Queiroz picks up the ride, and she won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spark Each way.
1 ALL IN NAVY
MIKE BRESLIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
IN TO WIN YOUNG FLUFF SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE)
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by U S Navy Flag out of Blanket Bay. At the most recent trial finished sixth on April 15 at Foxton over 850m. Worth watching despite a tricky draw.
7
ERIN M LEIGHTON
NAVY BLUE, WHITE LOGO IN TO WIN.CO.NZ, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
2 JESTO KING
CLINTON ISDALE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
AZZURRO BREEDING LTD
Dual acceptor. Gelding by King Of Comedy on debut. Trialled on November 18 at Te Awamutu over 850m and finished fifth. Tough assignment.
3
TURQUOISE, SILVER DIAMOND BAND, TURQUOISE SLEEVES & CAP
3 4x SPARK
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
GUY LOWRY
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 12 at Riccarton Park in the LR Canterbury Belle Stakes on September 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Miss Starlight with 56.5kg at $24.80. Can do better this time in work.
9
KELLY MYERS
BLACK , WHITE CHEQUERS, RED SASH, BLACK , WHITE CHEQUERS SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS ,RED CAP
4 3524x HELLO MY DEAR
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S & B GRAY FARMING PARTNERSHIP
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track in the LR Wellesley Stakes January 11 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind To Cap It All with 55kg at $23.80. On debut third in a small field at Tauherenikau November 10 2024 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Abbakiss carrying 55kg at $15.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return.
3
ROHAN MUDHOO
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD CHEQUERS, STRIPED SLEEVES & ROYAL BLUE CAP
5 3 COSMIC DREAM
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
KINGSCLERE LUNCHING LADIES, PAVILION RACING, B M ALLEN, J E DRISCOLL, M LIVINGSTONE, MRS J S O'SHEA, P J COWLEY, P L HOGG, P REA, S D TREMAIN & T S VALENTINE
Was well-supported at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on November 16 over 1230m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind L'aigle Noir carrying 55kg at $3.30. Looms as a serious contender.
1
GEORGE ROOKE
WHITE,RED CHECKS,SLEEVES
6 4x20 NIEMI
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
LULU SYNDICATE (MGR: TRISH O'GRADY)
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on September 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Chart The Stars with 52kg at $4.10. Last start 10th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind East End Lad carrying 53kg at $8.70. Forgive the last run; worth following up.
8
TONI DAVIES
GOLD, GREY DIAMONDS
7 9x545 PAUATUI
ALLEN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
ALLEN BAKER, WAYNE NEILL
Most recently ran last in a small field at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Passiflora carrying 52kg at $39.10. The race before that 4th in a small field at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Our Sniper with 55.5kg at $37.50. Fully tested.
2
K R HERCOCK
WHITE, RED BRACES, SLEEVES, CAP
8 5 DARCI DIOR
LISA LATTA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
CHRIS RUSSELL & PRETTY POLLY BLOODSTOCK
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 2 len behind Tommy Star with 54kg at $8.20. Must be included.
4
BRUNO QUEIROZ
BLACK, WHITE R, HOOPS SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK STRIPES
9 4x PAPER MOON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TE AKAU I KAN WIN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: K W FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 5 2024 over 1100m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Almakeitgood with 55.5kg at $3.50. Expected to feature.
6
C J GRYLLS
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
10 75x ROMILLY BEE
DAVID JENSEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
DAVID JENSEN
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Woodville August 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Landman carrying 52.5kg at $21.70. On debut second last of 8 at Otaki in the LR July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Platinum Diamond with 55kg at $51.10. Will improve on what she does here.
5
CRYSTAL LINDSAY
ORANGE, PURPLE STAR, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP
11 I LOVE LUCY
G INNES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M BEST, L BROAD, S BROUGHTON, J FAIRBROTHER, C GOURLAY, A HEASLIP, S HOGAN, A, D, E & T INNES, M KNOX, A & S LOCK, D O'DONNELL, G & K PRENTICE
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Turn Me Loose out of Show Dame. At the most recent trial finished eighth on December 2 at Woodville over 850m. Expect she will find this too hard.
2
L T HEMI
BLACK, SILVER SEAMS, STRIPED SLEEVES & RED CAP
12 8x OKLAHOMA
LISA LATTA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D SHEPPARD, B DOIDGE & R DOIDGE
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 54kg at $31.60. Sure to have improved and worth keeping safe.
12
AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE,BROWN BAND