Ruakaka 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MARSDEN COVE DENTAL 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Out 4m |
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Strong tempo assured with Tomoe Gozen, Chicago Dream and Berenhard rolling to the front. FREE BIRD (6) caused a minor upset when lifting late to score a tough win fresh up here 5 weeks ago, getting the nod in to score by a short-head. Her stable is running hot at the moment, and she will be even sharper second up. On top. SECRET LIFE (7) has been freshened up since resuming from a spell with a midfield finish at New Plymouth 10 weeks ago. She prefers some cut in the ground, and in a modest field, she can figure in the top 3. SACRED ZED (4) ran on too late at Pukekohe last time out and is likely to race a lot handier to the pace this time from a superior gate. Matt Cartwright won on him when he cleared his maiden status, and the pair combine again for the first time since that win. Each way value. BAD EDUCATION (1) is usually thereabouts, and he was fifth here last time out in a tougher class. A good draw will help, and he could settle a touch closer than normal this time. He would not be a shock winner, so stick with him. CHICAGO DREAM (2) can lead this field. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sacred Zed can bounce back into form in a modest lineup.
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| 1 | 04635 |
BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Reptak with 54.5kg at $10.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Part Time Lover with 55.5kg at $15. Worth following up. |
3 SAM MCNAB |
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| 2 | x8413 |
CHICAGO DREAM
KENNY RAE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN, C LI, C, MS J & T G LINES, K I RAE & B R TRIMMER Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Fernandez carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track June 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Notabadbergs carrying 58.5kg at $11.30. Looms as a real threat. |
5 WIREMU PINN |
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| 3 | 7460x |
BERENHARD
DENISE JEFFCOAT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P G DOWDALL Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Te Aroha February 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind He's Platinum carrying 59kg at $15.10. On debut second of 14 at Ellerslie October 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind First Dance with 58.5kg at $50.10. Prepared to watch. |
6 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 4 | 51978 |
SACRED ZED
NICHOLAS BISHARA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C H BISHARA, N P BISHARA & P R BISHARA Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 14 at Pukekohe on June 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Bassoroc with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Moxie carrying 54kg at $15.10. Certainly worth another chance. |
1 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 98x41 |
FERNANDEZ
JENNA MAHONEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D A BOWDEN, A K & G R DIXON, MRS B J GERARD, MRS L A GRANT, R W LANSDOWN, M & T LYON, MISS J K S MAHONEY, S A MCINTOSH, K G MCKISSOCK, G J PRATT & EST LATE B GERARD Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Part Time Lover carrying 55kg at $26.60. Second run from a spell won by a neck at this track July 12 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Fantastic Smile carrying 53kg at $11.20. In winning form and has each-way claims again. |
2 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 6 | 36x1 |
FREE BIRD
DAVID GREENE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G L DAY, S G FREEMAN, M W GORDON, A J GRIFFITHS, D J, D R & MRS J C MCLEOD, P MORRISON, MRS J J & P W ROGERS PARTNERSHIP, D OWENS, MRS M A & T W ROGERS, G A SHAND & T TE RITO Second run back. First-up after five months won by a head at this track June 28 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Kudos carrying 56.5kg at $14.80. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Te Rapa on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Sabrina Hall with 55kg at $13.50. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 7 | 14x7x |
SECRET LIFE
CODY COLE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG SIMMS DAVISON Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Dollybird carrying 57kg at $9.30. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at Taupo on October 11 over 1300m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Erin Go Bragh carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Looks a key runner. |
9 C J GRYLLS |
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| 8 | 1x06x |
TOMOE GOZEN
TERRY POWELL 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T R POWELL Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Otaki February 9 over 1300m, soft track; 12 len behind Tivaci's Affair carrying 55kg at $27.60. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Tauranga January 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tristar with 54.5kg at $54.70. Doubt she will have much to offer first up. |
7 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 9 | 0x009 |
ARABELLA
MICHELLE BRADLEY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JOHN & DENESE BORICH Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Reinstatement carrying 52kg at $41.40. The start before that 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Jurisprudence carrying 55.5kg at $83.60. Fully tested. |
4 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 10 | x895x |
KATHLEEN MARY
TERRY POWELL 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S J MURPHY & T R POWELL Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Te Aroha F&M Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Dubai Goldrush with 57.5kg at $42.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at this track December 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Berenhard with 56.5kg at $15.40. Prepared to watch fresh up. |
10 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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