AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

GARY DYER PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 2140m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Expecting Rich Ruby and All In Blackberry to press forward and set the tempo. CARPE DIEM (1) has not won for some time and will be having his first run on a poly track here. The key this time is the big drop in class, and after a handy 2kg claim, he is very well placed at this level. He should go close to taking this out. ALL IN BLACKBERRY (2) has won on the course in the past and will be very fit after recent racing over the jumps. She has a good draw, and it would be no surprise to see her figure in the top 3 here. JESTIN CASE (3) will find this her easiest assignment in some time and will secure the right run from the pole position. She steps out beyond 1700m for the first time, and a form reversal is on the cards. MADAME MOET (6) ran her best race in some time when charging home late to finish second by a nose here nearly a fortnight ago. A repeat of that effort will make her very hard to hold out in this. ROSIELICIOUS (4) will be peaking third up from a spell, and stepping up from 1700m to 2140m will suit her, as will a 3kg claim. Include in all bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Carpe Diem is very well placed in this. Can win.
1 80944 CARPE DIEM
BRENDON MCDERMOTT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B MCDERMOTT, C DODDS & B JUDD
Form hard to fault. At the latest run in a small field at Otaki on July 8 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Pride Of Aspen with 54kg at $13.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Piper's Son carrying 54kg at $16.90. This looks a nice assignment so expect a lot more.
8
JIM CHUNG
HOT PINK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, YELLOW ARMBAND, CAP
2 65536 ALL IN BLACKBERRY
KEVIN MYERS
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
R BAKER
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Trentham on June 7 over 2500m, on a wet track; 42 len behind Yolo with 67kg at $6.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 3100m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Georgian Warrior with 67kg at $6.70. Can atone.
3
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK CAP
3 85906 JESTIN CASE
LISA LATTA
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
MRS C C & C N DAVIS
Most recently got back early 6th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 3 len behind Victortheinflictor with 53kg at $17.70. Before that 12th of 14 at Otaki on June 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 33 len behind Outer Focus carrying 56kg at $12.30. Anticipate a better showing this time around.
1
J K RIDDELL
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK, YELLOW QUARTERS CAP
4 50x98 ROSIELICIOUS
ILONE KELLY
7YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
I & R CLARK, S & M HAWKINS & I KELLY
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Qacentina with 57.5kg at $15.50. Second-up second last of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 3 len behind Oceans Roar with 59kg at $18.40. Racing well. Worth following up.
6
ELLE SOLE
HOT PINK, PURPLE FIVE STARS, BLACK ARMBAND, CAP
5 0x097 LOVELY RITA
ALISON ROSS
8YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
MISS A M ROSS
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 6 len behind Justaskpercy with 55.5kg at $33.50. Doubt she will trouble these.
5
C DELL
RED,YELLOW QUARTERS , BLUE SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBAND, GREEN CAP
6 97772 MADAME MOET
TRISH MASON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
TRISH MASON
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, nose behind Justaskpercy carrying 55.5kg at $12.20. The run before that 7th of 11 at Wanganui on June 14 over 2040m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Who Knows with 51kg at $48.30. Among the chances on her best form.
4
M HUDSON
ORANGE,WHITE QUARTERS ,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
7 x0653 BRIAR
TAYLA HALL
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J A FRIZZELL & TAYLA HALL
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 1.5 len behind Justaskpercy with 54kg at $8.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at Otaki on June 20 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Madam Pele carrying 54kg at $41.60. Impressed last start. Among the chances.
2
K R HERCOCK
RED, GREEN SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP, PINK QUARTERS
8 4x0 RICH RUBY
NIALL QUINN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
H E RICHARDSON
Second-up. First start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Arawa Park on July 3 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Pacifico with 56.5kg at $23.20. Went for a break before returning 12th of 14 at Otaki on July 8 over 1600m, in the wet; 16 len behind El Tajin with 56.5kg at $18. No easier this time and looks tested again.
7
KELLY MYERS
LIGHT BLUE, RED FOUR LEAF CLOVER, STRIPES SLEEVES