Otaki 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HARCOURTS OTAKI HANDICAP 1100m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Riomosa to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. GREAT ESCAPE (6) has been taken along quietly, and will be resuming from a new stable for a new trainer. Her recent trial form last month has been very good, and she would only have to run up to her prior good form, to be the hardest to beat here. Follow the money. BENERRO (4) won his maiden at Whanganui in his penultimate start, before battling into seventh at Pukekohe just over 8 weeks ago. He could be better racing in an anti-clockwise direction, and he can make amends in this. BRIGIT (7) has been off the scene for nearly a year, but her astute stable knows how to get them right off a long break. The market will be our best guide in this. PERFECT PETE (8) showed talent on heavy ground at the start of his last prep, and he has a home track advantage. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Great Escape each-way.
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LANDMAN
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG W J THURLOW & J THURLOW Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track in the G3 Wellington Stks November 30 over 1600m, a head behind Ammirati with 57kg at $10.10. On debut won by 1.5 len Woodville August 17 over 1100m in the wet defeating Hard Rock Cafe with 57.5kg at $2.20. Excellent chance. |
1 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 2 | 78x01 |
ALBAROSSA
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J C & EST LATE M A THOMPSON Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Avantaggia with 59kg at $14.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 1000m defeating Carsolio carrying 58kg at $6.40. In the mix. |
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| 3 | 72781 |
CUSTOMIZED
STEVEN COLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG D R COLE, N A COLE, P R COLE & S D COLE, M R NOTMAN & J K PITMAN Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Hawera April 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Bamboozle with 60kg at $1.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Vieni Su with 58.5kg at $35.90. Last-start winner worth including. |
10 J K RIDDELL |
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| 4 | 5317 |
BENERRO
TONY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Vieni Su with 59kg at $12.90. The run before that won by 0.7 len at Wanganui January 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Aliyana Belle carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Has ability and is worth another chance. |
8 L T HEMI |
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| 5 | 36120 |
RIOMOSA
GEOFF HAIGH 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG E VINE, H M PETERS, J S CARTER Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Trentham on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Katamuku with 58.5kg at $45.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 0.6 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 58.5kg at $12.60. Can bounce back into the top 4. |
5 AMBER RIDDELL |
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GREAT ESCAPE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M ARNOTT, M BAYLEY, A J, MRS G P & MRS S FELL, GOODWOOD STUD LTD (MANAGER: W P FELL), DR R J ISAACS, MRS K A MYERS, DR J C NEALE, D & MRS L RUSSELL & P D WILSON MNZM Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Trentham April 12 2025 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind French Doll with 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously first up; third of 14 at Waverley February 28 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Rabega carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Very good fresh performer. |
3 KELLY MYERS |
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| 7 | 2347x |
BRIGIT
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS K M STANLEY Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Hawera May 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Procul Boy with 57.5kg at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck New Plymouth Raceway December 27 2024 over 1100m defeating First Up carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Looks all set for a bright return. |
2 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 8 | 1759x |
PERFECT PETE
ANDREW CAMPBELL 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG EMMALEE WATSON & TRACEE WATSON Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track November 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fosse with 58kg at $26.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Waverley July 25 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Another Won't Hurt with 55.5kg at $6. A big run will not surprise. |
6 C DELL |
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| 9 | 0563x |
MACEE GIRL
MARTIN O'MALLEY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MARTIN O'MALLEY Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Hawera February 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mille Grazie with 57kg at $5.90. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Trentham December 6 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind The Perfect One with 55kg at $15.40. Strong top three prospect. |
4 LIAM KAURI |
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| 10 | x092x |
JUST A DROP
PETER FITZGERALD 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG PETE FITZGERALD, DAN BORTHWICK & MIKE FITZGERALD Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Tauherenikau March 5 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Richemont with 56.5kg at $34.30. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track February 8 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Confianza with 53.5kg at $39.10. Maybe later in the prep. |
7 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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GURTLYN
ALLEN BAKER 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A C F BAKER, MRS L M PARKER, MRS L M SPRING, A E TAIAROA & M J WRIGHT Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Hawera on April 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Customized with 53kg at $26.30. Second-up second last of 9 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind Cremant carrying 54kg at $20.60. Happy to overlook. |
1 JIM CHUNG |
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