Te Aroha 20 Sep 2026
GOING: H(8)
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AJRA 0-1 WIN STEEPLECHASE 3600m Track: HEAVY 8 True |
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TAIKA (7) was surprisingly beaten in his first run over steeples here just over 2 weeks ago, and this 5-time winner over hurdles, will be eager to set the record straight with a win in this. Follow your money. GO BUTCH (5) has been steadily improving his results with added fitness, and he has taken to jumping the bigger fences with ease. HIs track record leaves a lot to be desired, but he can chance all that with a top 3 finish in this. ROCEM (11) caused a big surprise when beating the top pick to record her first ever win last start. Her form prior was good, so maybe it was no fluke. Stick with her. DOROTHY'S DAUGHTER (12) keeps on coming in her races, and only has to be handy to them as they turn for home to be a big chance again. Each way. INVISIBLE SPIRIT (2) is also a must for all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Taika can win this.
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| 1 | 62434 |
NAME THE GAME
GAIL TEMPERTON 10YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG TAIKOREA THOROUGHBREDS LTD Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished fourth of 7 starters at Woodville on September 6 over 4800m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Prince Turbo carrying 65kg at $10.30. Before that finished third of 8 starters at Woodville on August 16 over 4000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Smug carrying 66.5kg at $8.90. Don't underestimate. |
4 BRANDON HOLLIDAY |
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| 2 | 423p6 |
INVISIBLE SPIRIT
KEVIN MYERS 9YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG J & C PERCY, C & K JACKSON, A D CURRIE, A JACKSON Freshened for 35 days. Last outing finished sixth of 8 runners at Woodville on August 16 over 4000m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Smug carrying 66.5kg at $7. The run before pulled up at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 5600m. Gets a chance to win. No surprise to see him back in form today. |
5 COREY WILES |
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| 3 | 65446 |
EMPIRE STATE
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 8YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG GRACE STEWART, CORINA MCDOUGAL, ANGUS NELSON & PAUL NELSON Recent form hard to fault. Last start finished fourth in a small field at Woodville on September 6 over 4000m, in the wet; 10 len behind Odysseus carrying 67kg at $3.70. The run before finished fourth of 8 runners at Woodville on August 16 over 4000m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Saint Bernard carrying 64.5kg at $9.30. Gets a chance to win. Rates a top 4 chance again. |
12 JOSHUA PARKER |
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| 4 | 46f55 |
ZAC FLASH
DAN O'LEARY 8YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG MRS J C NUGENT-O'LEARY & D M O'LEARY Last start finished fifth of 7 runners at this track on September 3 over 3600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Rocem with 65kg at $17.20. The start before that; fell at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 5600m. Prepared to overlook. |
1 N H DOWNS |
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| 5 | 53424 |
GO BUTCH
KEVIN MYERS 9YO BROWN GELDING 67.0KG K T MYERS, J J STEFFERT & M G SWNEY Recent form impressive for this race. Last run finished second in a small field at Woodville on September 6 over 4000m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Odysseus with 67kg at $7. Start before finished fourth of 7 starters at Hawera on August 23 over 3900m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Happy Star with 65kg at $10.70. On his best jumping form is sure to prove hard to beat. |
8 KYLAN WILES |
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| 6 | 20333 |
RED NED
JOHN WHEELER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 67.0KG J M & T L CARROLL & LEIGH MARSHALL Racing well. Last outing finished third in a small field at Woodville on September 6 over 4000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Odysseus with 65kg at $2. Start before finished third of 7 starters at Hawera on August 23 over 3900m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Happy Star with 66kg at $6.70. Can figure in the top 4. |
7 BILLY MARSHALL |
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| 7 | 85421 |
TAIKA
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 10YO BROWN GELDING 68.0KG K J GARNETT, M & P S NELSON Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished second of 7 runners at this track on September 3 over 3600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Rocem carrying 68kg at $1.90. Race before finished fourth of 8 starters at Riccarton Park on August 8 over 4200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Little Thief with 68kg at $18.80. Sure to improve again. Looks very hard to beat. |
3 DEAN PARKER |
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| 8 | 3f4pp |
TOUCH O'PARADISE
AARON BIDLAKE 8YO BROWN GELDING 67.0KG GRASSROOTS JUMP TO PARADISE SYNDICATE Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start pulled up at Woodville on August 16 over 4000m. Race before finished fourth of 8 runners at this track on July 26 over 3500m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Zee Heights carrying 68kg at $18.30. Looks safely held. |
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| 9 | 8p66l |
METALLO
LUCY C DE LAUTOUR 10YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG MRS L C & W B DE LAUTOUR Last outing finished sixth of 7 starters at this track on September 3 over 3600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Rocem carrying 68kg at $28.80. The start before that; eased back early on finished sixth of 8 runners at Hastings on August 22 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Malachy carrying 54kg at $76.60. Confidence low and others are going better. |
9 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 10 | 262p2 |
THE REPUBLICAN
KEVIN MYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 67.0KG M EVANS, N DRYLAND, S MCALISTER, B & S MCINTYRE, G WOOTTEN Last run pulled up at this track on September 3 over 3600m. Run before finished second of 8 runners at Woodville on August 16 over 3000m, on a wet track; a 0.4 len behind The Belvoir with 65kg at $12.10. Deserves another chance and a bold showing is expected. |
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| 11 | 65331 |
ROCEM
PETER & JESSICA BROSNAN 7YO BAY MARE 66.0KG P & J BROSNAN PARTNERSHIP Racing well. Last start won by 3 len this track on September 3 over 3600m on heavy going defeating Taika carrying 66kg at $29 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished third of 9 starters at Woodville on July 12 over 4000m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Duke Of Plumpton with 63kg at $15.80. Forward showing expected. Finally won a race last start, go again. |
6 LUCA REMONDET |
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| 12 | 46237 |
DOROTHY'S DAUGHTER
NIALL QUINN 8YO BROWN MARE 65.0KG J E & J R MOAR Last start finished third of 7 runners at this track on September 3 over 3600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Rocem carrying 66kg at $8.70. The start before that; finished second of 7 runners at Hawera on August 23 over 3900m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Happy Star with 66kg at $13.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. Is worth including in all combos. |
2 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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