Te Aroha 21 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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THE HELEN SANSON OPEN HURDLE 3100m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 9m 850m-550m Remainder Out 6m |
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JAKE (3) is still a young hurdler as far as age goes, and he will be even better in this role during this campaign. He showed his pace on the flat when winning at New Plymouth 9-days ago, and he is expected to be very competitive in this, despite facing some handy jumpers. MONT VENTOUX (1) has been a genuine performer on the flat and over hurdles for a long time. He has already had a fair bit of racing this year, and if it turns into a slog, he could be the toughest of them all. THE REPUBLICAN (4) was beaten by just a short head last time out by the top pick. He has been in the money in both of his hurdle starts, winning once, and he can turn the tables this time. SCOTTY (7) fought on gamely at Trentham when making his debut in this role there 11 days ago. He will carry 3kg less this time, and another good effort can be expected. Include. HIDALGO (6) was much better when fighting on for fourth at Trentham, and his peak is not far away. Stick with him. UHTRED (5) is not the worst. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jake can win.
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MONT VENTOUX
RUDY LIEFTING 10YO B/BR GELDING 69.0KG T LOCK, B DAVIES, KAKAPO LODGE LTD, D BEST, R BEST, T PRIEST, G TAYLOR Last start finished seventh of 8 runners at Te Rapa on June 13 over 3200m, on slow going 11 len behind Pacheco with 65kg at $12.30. Run before finished fifth of 8 starters at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; 5 len behind Squire carrying 66.5kg at $21.90. Continues to improve. Likely to figure on his best figures. |
3 N H DOWNS |
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AULD JOCK
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 8YO BR/BL GELDING 65.0KG P & J BROSNAN PARTNERSHIP Second-up today. Last outing finished eighth of 11 runners at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Jake with 55.5kg at $41.10. At only start last preparation finished sixth of 8 starters at Avondale on April 8 over 2200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Guipago carrying 58.5kg at $17.70. Tested this line-up. |
1 BELLA OLIVER |
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JAKE
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN Recent form hard to fault. Last start won by a head New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 2000m on heavy going defeating The Republican carrying 56.5kg at $13.60. The start before that; finished fourth of 9 runners at Tauranga on May 29 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind He's Divine with 57.5kg at $13.40. Capable of better showing. Tough to stop again back over the jumps. |
4 COREY WILES |
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THE REPUBLICAN
KEVIN MYERS 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG M EVANS, N DRYLAND, S MCALISTER, B & S MCINTYRE, G WOOTTEN Last run finished second of 11 starters at New Plymouth Raceway on June 12 over 2000m, on heavy track; a head behind Jake with 56.5kg at $7.60. Race before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished sixth of 14 starters at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Weownaranaway with 65kg at $8.40. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest. |
2 KYLAN WILES |
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UHTRED
SEAN CAMERON 8YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG S L CAMERON Last run ran last at Te Rapa on June 13 over 2400m, slow track; 46 len behind Boxmoss with 54kg at $115.70. The start before that; finished seventh of 8 starters at Te Rapa on May 24 over 2800m, slow track; 7 len behind Squire with 65.5kg at $57. Certainly worth including back over the jumps. |
5 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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HIDALGO
NIALL QUINN 8YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG BARRY, BRENT, EMMA & SUSAN PHILLIPS Last outing finished fourth of 9 starters at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Happy Star carrying 63kg at $15.60. Run before sat on the pace before fading finished seventh of 9 runners at Wanganui on May 10 over 2060m, on slow going 8 len behind Air Dancer carrying 66.5kg at $21.90. Rates well on best and can sneak into the finish with the right run. |
7 JAY KOZACZEK |
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SCOTTY
JOHN WHEELER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 65.0KG JOHN WHEELER MNZM, MIKE SIEMELINK & MARC MCCARRICK Impressive in recent runs. Last outing finished fourth of 10 runners at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, in the wet; 7 len behind Leprekhan with 65kg at $8.10. Race before finished second of 14 starters at Hawera on May 17 over 2100m, slow track; 0.5 len behind Weownaranaway carrying 65kg at $7.80. Has been racing well. Definite winning chance in this line-up. |
6 BILLY MARSHALL |
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