Te Aroha 26 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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COMAG OPEN HURDLE 3100m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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WENEEDASHOCK (9) bolted in when making his hurdle debut here in June, and he has since finished a bold third on the flat at Awapuni-synthetic. He has no trouble with a heavy track, and is the one to beat again. THE BELVOIR (8) has really improved his jumping this prep, and his form has been rock solid, including a big win in his penultimate start. He is expected to be right in the finish again. ROC UP RALPH (1) has only missed a cheque once in 5 starts over hurdles, including 2 wins. He gets through bad ground with no problem, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. LEITRIM LAD (6) ran a cheeky race on the flat at Ruakaka 8 days ago, and even though he is better known over the steeples, he is definitely good enough to win this race. TUTIN CANS (10) chanced some jumps at Trentham last start, and was pulled up on the journey. His win there before that was very good, and he can bounce straight back into form in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Weneedashock to win this.
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| 1 | 68262 |
ROC UP RALPH
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 6YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG T, J & C LINES, S, H, E CLOTWORTHY, G LEMON & M COLLINS Last run finished second in a small field at Trentham on July 2 over 3200m, on a wet track; 0.6 len behind Billy Boy with 65kg at $4.10. The run before finished sixth of 8 runners at Te Rapa on June 13 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Pacheco carrying 65kg at $6.60. Continues to make headway. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards. |
3 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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| 2 | 11x1x |
HARRY HARRISON
GAIL TEMPERTON 10YO BAY GELDING 66.0KG G & A HILL TRUST Resuming from a lengthy break. Having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 3 len Hawera on April 21 2024 over 2850m defeating Lochwinnoch carrying 68.5kg at $2 in a jumps. First up last campaign ran last at Awapuni Synthetic on May 7 2023 over 2140m, 12 len behind Justaskpercy carrying 53kg at $24.10. Won Cambridge Synthetic trial over 2000m on July 20. Is resuming from a long spell, so check the mark |
4 BRANDON HOLLIDAY |
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| 3 | 04117 |
JAKE
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG J & P J BROSNAN, A CUTHBERT & S KEYTE Last start finished seventh of 8 runners at Woodville on July 12 over 3000m, in the wet; 28 len behind Happy Star carrying 65kg at $19.40. The run before won by 0.5 len this track on June 21 over 3100m on heavy going defeating Hidalgo with 65.5kg at $5.90 in a jumps. May well be worth another try. |
9 M B GILLIES |
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| 4 | 35254 |
SO CALL ME
KEVIN MYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE & K T MYERS Last start finished fourth of 14 runners at Hawera on July 11 over 2100m, in the wet; 3 len behind Pointer with 57.5kg at $16.60. The start before that; finished fifth of 11 starters at Trentham on July 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Four Square Pete with 70kg at $4.70. Has the ability to be in the finish. Has top 4 claims in this more suitable contest. |
1 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 5 | 75p01 |
JUWALA
SARAH WEST 5YO GREY GELDING 65.0KG SARAH WEST, LEANNE WEST & COLIN WEST Last to post a big 3.5 len win. Woodville on July 12 over 3000m in the wet defeating Billy carrying 65kg at $18.20 in a jumps. The start before that; finished 11th of 12 starters at Te Rapa on July 4 over 2100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Diva Kingdom with 58.5kg at $30.10. Has the ability to be in the finish. Cannot be left out on the latest performance. |
8 BELLA OLIVER |
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| 6 | 88226 |
LEITRIM LAD
EAMONN GREEN 9YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN Useful type. Last run raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 7 runners at Ruakaka on July 18 over 2100m, 5 len behind Awhina with 59.5kg at $22.80. The start before that; finished second of 11 runners at this track on July 5 over 3100m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind My Maebelline Girl with 68.5kg at $6.20. Sure to improve again. Top-three chance. |
5 N H DOWNS |
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| 7 | x981l |
LEPREKHAN
NIALL QUINN 6YO BAY MARE 65.0KG M T BURGESS, B M SCELLY, B R C SCELLY, J A WALKER & S M HOGAN Last start lost her rider at this track on July 5 over 3100m. Race before won by 0.6 len Trentham on June 10 over 2500m in the wet defeating Pinkerton with 64kg at $12.90 in a jumps. Has the ability to be in the finish. Rates a rough chance and don’t underestimate. |
10 JORDAN HART |
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| 8 | 4x213 |
THE BELVOIR
BARRY BEATSON 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG B B BEATSON Recent form impressive for this race. Last start finished third of 11 starters at this track on July 5 over 3100m, on heavy track; 3 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 67.5kg at $7.90. Race to post a big 8 len win. Te Rapa on June 13 over 2800m slow track defeating Tycoon Warrior with 66kg at $6.90 in a jumps. Capable of better showing. Can return to winning form. |
7 ASHLEY DASCOMBE |
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| 9 | 22713 |
WENEEDASHOCK
SHAUN FANNIN & HAZEL FANNIN 7YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG BLASTOFF SYNDICATE, L MATHEWS, H FANNIN, P GUEORGIEFF, M COLUMB, P FERRY, MR & MRS STEEL, J HEWETT, I VOISEY, C SIMPSON, V STELLA, J WOOD, A HAMILTON, R KEALL, S REA & R KAI Racing well. Last start rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished third of 9 starters at Awapuni Synthetic on July 17 over 2140m, 1.1 len behind Subtle Image with 55kg at $3.80. The run to post a big 12 len win. This track on June 21 over 3100m in the wet defeating Billy with 67kg at $3.40 in a jumps. Fought on last time. On top for us in this. |
6 SHAUN FANNIN |
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| 10 | 8341p |
TUTIN CANS
J J RAYNER 9YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG J P HENLEY, J J RAYNER & PETER DEANS Last outing pulled up at Trentham on July 2 over 3200m. Start before won by 2.75 len Trentham on June 10 over 2500m on heavy going defeating Kick On with 65kg at $5 in a jumps. Has been racing well. Capable enough and is worth including. |
2 L DOUGLAS |
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