Otaki 26 Jul 2025
GOING: H(10)
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LEVIN TRUCK SERVICES HANDICAP 1600m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Pacifico. PACIFICO (2) had led all the way in his 3 starts prior to a disappointing effort at Te Rapa 3 weeks ago when ridden off the pace. He is likely to go forward this time with a senior hoop back in the saddle, and it would be no surprise to see him bounce straight back into the winner's circle here. PRIDE OF ASPEN (3) broke a long win drought when making all the running to beat a small field here 18 days ago over 2200m. The drop back to a mile is a query, but she won't lack fitness and can double the dose. ALJAY (1) is a quality stayer who is building his fitness with each start back from a spell. A mile is well short of his best trip, but he is 4 weeks between runs, and he could cause an upset, especially if there is rain on the day. SWINGIT OUR WAY (7) has been patiently handled and was a brave winner in BM75 grade here last start. She likes the track and drops a kilo in weight. Stick with her. HE'S ALL FABULOUS (10) has improved a lot this prep. Don't risk him in this either. SUGGESTED PLAY: He's All Fabulous is still on the up, and could be at some each-way value here.
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ALJAY
KEVIN MYERS 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG L J GESTRO & K T MYERS Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Trentham on June 28 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bradman carrying 59kg at $17.70. The start before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at Arawa Park in the LR Rotorua Cup on May 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Nigella Lane with 59.5kg at $13.80. Sure to be prominent. |
7 MARIA SANSON |
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| 2 | 21117 |
PACIFICO
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD At the latest run 7th of 9 at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Drop Of Something with 57kg at $4.30. Before that won by 1.5 len at Ruakaka June 28 over 2100m in soft going defeating Bosch with 58kg at $3.60. Prepared to forget last start; can do better. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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| 3 | 57721 |
PRIDE OF ASPEN
JOHNO BENNER 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG ASPEN BLOODSTOCK LTD Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track July 8 over 2200m in the wet defeating Boomtown Boy carrying 55kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Benefactor with 58kg at $2.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 4 | x5314 |
BENEFACTOR
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G C ARNOTT, MRS K M BENSON, MISS G A M BROWN, CONTRIBUTE SYNDICATE, MRS K A & M D COURTNEY, T R C DAY, C, MRS F L, M & MRS P A FEARON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, MRS E D FRANCE, M W FREEMAN, C O & K HUGHES, MRS F M & R L HURLEY, T C JOHNSTON, MRS J & R J LAW, L H W MUDGWAY, O SAMUEL & G A SMAILL Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Hawera on July 15 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Chase carrying 55kg at $7.30. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at this track June 20 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Pride Of Aspen with 58kg at $4.10. Expect she will make amends. |
10 K R HERCOCK |
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| 5 | 319x2 |
URENUI
DEBBIE HARRIS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C P & L J THOMPSON, J H CAWLEY Second-up. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Hawera on July 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Chase carrying 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at New Plymouth Raceway on June 6 2024 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Tobias carrying 53kg at $4.90. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
3 JIM CHUNG |
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| 6 | 45577 |
KICK ON
KEVIN MYERS 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG A S TROTTER & P J TROTTER Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on June 20 over 2100m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Piper's Son carrying 56kg at $4.10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Arawa Park in the LR Rotorua Cup on May 10 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Nigella Lane carrying 53kg at $10.50. Genuine hope. |
9 M HUDSON |
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| 7 | 53x31 |
SWINGIT OUR WAY
ALLAN SHARROCK 6YO GREY MARE 54.0KG GIN GIRLS' SYNDICATE NO.2 & L WILLIAMS Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Trentham on June 7 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Bozo with 54.5kg at $17.60. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track July 8 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Deadly Pony with 55kg at $3.40. Strong contender. |
2 C DELL |
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| 8 | x3276 |
WHEELITIN
ANNA CLEMENT 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG G & A HILL TRUST At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Hawera on July 15 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Chase with 54kg at $4.80. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Trentham on June 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Belles Fate with 54kg at $6.70. One of the chances. |
1 ELLE SOLE |
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| 9 | 18x92 |
DEADLY PONY
LISA LATTA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S ALFORD, L ASH, T BAILEY, D DRUMMOND, MRS J GILLIES, J L HILL, P K W HOFMANN, S LAMB, A C, C J, H A & MRS S P MACDONALD, M L MILLS, D W & R K MURDOCH, R R SIMPSON, VOGUE BOUTIQUE, B E & G L WILLIAMS Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 9th of 13 at Trentham on June 7 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Bozo with 54kg at $20.70. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on July 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Swingit Our Way with 54kg at $12.80. Thereabouts last time out. In the mix. |
6 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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| 10 | 07911 |
HE'S ALL FABULOUS
BUDDY LAMMAS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G J DE RIDDER, BUDDY LAMMAS & MATTHEW HODGKINSON Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track July 8 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Fay Khan It with 58.5kg at $5.20. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track June 20 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Damiano carrying 58.5kg at $10.20. Rates highly and should be very competitive. |
4 L T HEMI |
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