Hastings 21 May 2026
GOING: H(9)
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KARAMU STUD 2200m Track: HEAVY 9 True |
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A pedestrian gallop without a recognised on-pacer engaged. TURFQUAKE (1) looks close to a deserved win after a tough performance last start at Tauherenikau where he stuck on gamely to finish a close second over 2050m. He is set to go one better here. BILLY (2) has been racing consistently this prep, where he resumed with a placing at Whanganui before another honest effort for fourth in the same race as the top pick. He is peaking at the right time, and he can take this out. ROMANTIC PATCH (5) had little luck at Pukekohe after giving away a significant start turning for home before working home steadily into fifth. The extra 600m is ideal, and his first win is not far away. UNUSUAL SECRET (7) makes his debut after winning his most recent trial by well over 3 lengths on this course. He is bred to relish a middle distance, and it would be no surprise to see this gelding win at the first time of asking. UNUSUAL NUGGET (8) is a stablemate of the fourth pick who blew out late fresh up at Tauherenikau 18 days ago. Stick with him. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unusual Secret could be the one to beat if the money comes for him.
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TURFQUAKE
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G I BARNETT, S J FREEMAN, B JOYCE, A MALEY, S MCKELVIE, S F RITCHIE, M STEVENS, MRS R V VEENINGS, A G & G WILLIAMS Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at Waverley on April 10 over 1650m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Vanilla Storm carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 1.2 len behind Dancing Fantail carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Racing well. Big chance. |
4 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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| 2 | 67x24 |
BILLY
KEVIN MYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J & R D SOUTHEY Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Ocean Melody carrying 58.5kg at $6.40. Second-up 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 2.5 len behind Dancing Fantail carrying 56.5kg at $6.10. Well placed. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. |
8 L T HEMI |
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| 3 | 24886 |
BASILTHEGREEK
DEAN HOWARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R FANNIN & D L HOWARD Last start 6th of 12 at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bold Bro carrying 68kg at $16.10. The run before that 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 2100m, in the wet; 15 len behind Subtle Image with 55.5kg at $17.20. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again. |
3 M HUDSON |
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| 4 | 00675 |
DAHMERS KISS
PAM GERARD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, DAME SIAN ELIAS, H A FLETCHER & GEE GEE EQUINE LTD (MGR: GERARD PETERSON) Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on April 22 over 1950m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Whatthemansaw carrying 65kg at $17.50. Before that 7th of 13 at Hawera on March 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kingsbrook Diva with 58.5kg at $10.70. Strong contender on his best form. |
7 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 5 | 50x55 |
ROMANTIC PATCH
MARGARET FALCONER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MAGUS EQUINE LTD Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at Avondale on April 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Al Azhar with 56kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Why Daddy carrying 57.5kg at $8.20. Profiles nicely. Worth following up. |
6 C DELL |
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| 6 | x6575 |
SATOMI
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG PETER & CHRISTINE ALGIE, GEOFFREY & FIONA PITT, RICHARD, ALASTAIR & BRENDAN FENWICK, PAUL & CAROL NELSON At the latest run 5th of 12 at Woodville on April 29 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Bold Bro carrying 68kg at $11.90. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Waverley on April 10 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Malibu carrying 57.5kg at $18.90. Solid top-three chance. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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UNUSUAL SECRET
FRASER AURET 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N J AURET & MRS K A AURET Four-year-old gelding (Unusual Suspect - Highland Rose). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Hastings over 1600m on April 28. Worth watching for any market moves. |
5 MADAN SINGH |
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| 8 | 6x6 |
UNUSUAL NUGGET
FRASER AURET 5YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG MRS K A & N J AURET Third race start. First start 6th of 10 at Tauherenikau on March 23 2025 over 2050m, on a slow track; 7 len behind First Edition with 58.5kg at $12.20. Returned from break led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 3 len behind Dancing Fantail with 58.5kg at $7.20. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
9 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 9 | 50x74 |
ZEDDIANI
GENE ANDREW 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MARK ANDREW Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Otaki on April 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Atavus carrying 56.5kg at $60.30. Last start 4th of 11 at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, slow going 7 len behind Heza Monty carrying 56.5kg at $16.10. Happy to risk. |
2 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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