Hawera   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

MISS LIZZIE 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. MRS FLINTSTONE (5) stuck to her task gamely when finishing second by just over a length on debut at New Plymouth. She will naturally improve with that run under her belt, and should pick up a win at short notice while the tracks are wet. SNOOKI (8) ran on late after settling too far back in the running at Arawa Park just over 3 weeks ago. She was well in the market that day, and will be sharper in condition with that effort under her belt. Stick with her in an even contest. ALIYANA BELLE (6) did not fire on debut at Awapuni on the poly track there, and then improved quickly to finish third here nearly 4 weeks ago. She handles heavy ground and will be close to her peak fitness third up. Each way. READY RESPONSE (3) will be ready to rumble on debut with the benefit of a few trials, including his most recent last month at Foxton, which he won comfortably. The market will be a good guide to his winning chances in this. NIGHTOWL (2) SUGGESTED PLAY: In an even field, Snooki could be worth another chance.
1 9764x IM BARTHOLOMEW
TONY DRAVITZKI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J & MRS D I DRAVITZKI
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Crafty Boss carrying 59.5kg at $17. On debut second last of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Damehood carrying 59.5kg at $61. Sure to be about the money.
9
M HUDSON
AQUA,PURPLE STAR,SLEEVES,AQUA STARS,PURPLE CAP,AQUA STARS
2 NIGHTOWL
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS B L & T D B MACPHEE
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Belardo out of Midnight Molly. Won a trial over 1000m at Foxton on July 22. Wide barrier to overcome. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
12
J K RIDDELL
BLACK,WHITE CHECKS,RED SASH,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS,CAP
3 READY RESPONSE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
GPI RACING NO.2, R MALCOLM & D MORISON
Four-year-old gelding making debut by Better Than Ready out of Wonderful Lass. Won a barrier trial at Foxton over 1200m July 22. Looks all set to run well.
5
KELLY MYERS
BLUE,YELLOW CHECKS,STRIPES SLEEVES
4 00x0x SOARING PENGSHAN
SHANE CRAWFORD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MAGUS EQUINE LTD
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Sha Tin on July 9 2023 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sweet Briar carrying 55.5kg at $80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 14 at Sha Tin on December 18 2022 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Excellent Fighter with 60kg at $51. Finished sixth in a Cambridge trial over 900m on August 5. Expected to run well.
8
C J GRYLLS
PURPLE,YELLOW CHECKS SLEEVES
5 2 MRS FLINTSTONE
TRACEY BLISS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S F & MISS T L BLISS
At debut, 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on July 19 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Bolt carrying 54.5kg at $12.30. Improver who can go on with it.
6
JIM CHUNG
AQUA, WHITE FOUR LEAF CLOVER, AQUA SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, QUARTERS CAP
6 83 ALIYANA BELLE
ANNA CLEMENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G & A HILL TRUST
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 9 at Awapuni Synthetic on June 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Bodacious Kate carrying 54kg at $9.80. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Stewart carrying 56.5kg at $12.20. Progressing well and is a sound each-way chance.
4
K R HERCOCK
ORANGE, GRAY BRACES, CAP
7 838x4 BRASSEY MISS
ALISON ROSS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A ROSS, C PETERS, G BOWLING
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Stewart carrying 56.5kg at $40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Waverley on March 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Procul Boy with 56kg at $14.30. Fitter but others are better placed.
11
C DELL
RED,YELLOW QUARTERS,BLUE SLEEVES,GREEN ARM BAND,GREEN CAP
8 7x6 SNOOKI
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
KASA BLOODSTOCK LTD
Third race start. First start 7th of 11 at Taupo on October 11 over 1100m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Hitabell with 55.5kg at $7.30. Returned from break 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 19 over 1215m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Jelly Roll with 52kg at $5.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
10
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
9 CALAMITY JANE
WAYNE LARSEN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K W ODDY & W D LARSEN
Mare by Castledale on debut. Finished fourth in a Ellerslie trial over 1100m on June 9. Wait and see what she can do.
1
ELLE SOLE
BLUE,YELLOW HOOPS,RED SLEEVES,YELLOW SEAMS,BLUE CAP,YELLOW STAR
10 DERRYNGER
PAT KEEGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M & M ALEXANDER, E & P KEEGAN
First starter. Four-year-old mare by Derryn out of Nippa Mary. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1200m at Foxton July 22. Hard to tip her with any confidence at debut.
3
SARAH O'MALLEY
GREEN,BROWN BRACES,SLEEVES,CAP
11 8 OUR TIME KEEPER
BILL THURLOW AND SAM O'MALLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R J CORLISS
At debut, second last of 9 at Waverley on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Fat Cat carrying 54.5kg at $8.60. Open to plenty of improvement.
7
SIMA MXOTHWA
INDIGO, HOT PINK FIVE SPOTS, CAP
12 ZASHUBO
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S J MCKEE, F BRIGHT, S J TOWNSEND, G W HALSE & JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD
First starter by Zed out of Nakyama. Trialled once on July 22 at Foxton when second over 850m. Barrier an advantage. Recent trial at Foxton was encouraging enough so respect any betting activity.
2
M CAMERON
BLACK,WHITE DISC,CHECKS SLEEVES,CHECKS CAP