Hawera 17 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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HOPS HOLIDAY AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS R60 HWT 2100m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 4m |
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Moderate tempo expected with Pile Driver likely to find the front over Quill and Tutin Cans. CLEW BAY (3) looks to be very well placed in this field, and even though she was a tad disappointing in this company at Pukekohe last time out when finishing fourth as the favourite, this field looks to be even weaker, so follow your money and put her on top. PILE DRIVER (7) will be peaking third up, and the quick 7-day backup should not be a problem. He is drawn to take up the lead if he chooses, and he did win a Foxton trial prior to his last start sixth at Waverley. Stick with him. AUTUMN BEAUTY (1) was badly in need of a run fresh over 1600m at Whanganui 11 days ago, but that track was too firm for him that day, and he is expected to be far more competitive on a wet track. Include in all combinations. CRY BABY (4) has been getting fitter with each run, and she is crying out for a heavy track. Each-way value. ORANGE RIVER (6) is like many in here that are finding it hard to win another race. Her last couple of starts have been better, and she has top 4 claims in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Clew Bay should win, and Cry Baby for odds.
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| 1 | 740x8 |
AUTUMN BEAUTY
CALEY MYERS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 69.0KG MISS C E MYERS, J T MYERS & L D MYERS Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Say I Do carrying 57kg at $25. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 10 over 2000m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Tai with 56.5kg at $2.10. Fitter and ready for sharp improvement. |
8 J K RIDDELL |
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| 2 | 933x8 |
TUTIN CANS
J J RAYNER 9YO BAY GELDING 69.0KG J P HENLEY, J J RAYNER & PETER DEANS Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 8 len behind Fourty Eight with 62kg at $24.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Woodville on September 7 over 3000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Roc Up Ralph carrying 63kg at $20.40. Better than the last run suggests and can bounce back. |
7 L DOUGLAS |
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| 3 | 66324 |
CLEW BAY
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 68.0KG S ALFORD, T BAILEY, J CLARKE, S DRYSDALE, DENNIS E FOSTER, J L HILL, P K W HOFMANN, JAMIESON PARK LTD, R R SIMPSON & C G WATSON Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Pukekohe on April 1 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Elton Rocks carrying 58kg at $4.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Astarte carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Everything points towards a big run. |
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| 4 | 80776 |
CRY BABY
DEBORAH PARRY 7YO BAY MARE 66.0KG D H, MS D J, MISS N M, MRS R J & DR T J PARRY Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Wanganui on April 6 over 2040m, 6 len behind Pacific Princess with 52.5kg at $40.30. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Waverley on March 18 over 2200m, 4 len behind Maryrose with 55kg at $48.90. In a suitable race and is in the mix. |
3 KYLAN WILES |
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| 5 | 50899 |
QUILL
TRISH MASON 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG B R COXHEAD Last start didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 2100m, 7 len behind Tranzed with 54kg at $47.90. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mille Grazie with 57kg at $18.80. Impossible to entertain on recent form. |
4 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 6 | 67034 |
ORANGE RIVER
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 65.0KG D W LAKE, NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD & G A ROGERSON MNZM Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Avondale on April 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Blesstas with 54.5kg at $19.10. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Matamata on March 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Whats The One Code carrying 54kg at $22.50. Can improve and is worth thought. |
6 JOSHUA PARKER |
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| 7 | 05x96 |
PILE DRIVER
JO RATHBONE 5YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG GEE GEE EQUINE LTD (MGR: GERARD PETERSON), G JENNINGS, P LOCK, C TALBOT, S HARRISON & J RATHBONE Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Waverley on March 18 over 1650m, 13 len behind Belle's Charm carrying 58.5kg at $13.40. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Malibu carrying 58.5kg at $14.10. Well placed in this line-up and can improve. |
2 KAYLA MACNAB |
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| 8 | 8 |
FLEUR DE CHAMP
JOHN WHEELER 3YO BROWN FILLY 65.0KG G C KEMP, W G & EST LATE M L REID At debut, sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, slow going 10 len behind Early One's with 65kg at $23.20. Prefer to see again. |
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| 9 | 00800 |
FLOR DE CANA
ALISON HOYTE 7YO BAY MARE 65.0KG A L & W C HOYTE At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 2100m, 14 len behind Up With Ace with 56.5kg at $53. The race before that 11th of 13 at Otaki on February 8 over 2100m, slow going 11 len behind Hephaestus carrying 54.5kg at $72.90. Happy to risk. |
1 BILLY MARSHALL |
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