Rotorua 12 Oct 2025
GOING: H(8)
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ROTORUA RACECOURSE' RACE FOR THE LADIES 1215m Track: SOFT7 True |
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La Dulcin'ee should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. ZIGGY STARDUST (11) found the line with purpose fresh up at Trentham just over 3 weeks ago, finishing fourth. She has a superior gate this time and is expected to improve quickly second up. Hard to beat. DUBAI ROCKIN (2) made a bright start to his career before finishing well back in a good field at Te Rapa in April. He resumes with 2 tune-up trials under his belt, and having Craig Grylls in the saddle is an added bonus. Each way. WEE THISTLE (14) won fresh up at Matamata and had more left in her. Go again. PAX MUNDI (9) resumes from a spell and, with the aid of a 3kg claim, he is expected to be right in the finish. SCOUSER (10) has the blinkers off for her return to the track. She is capable on her day, and the market will be an important guide. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ziggy Stardust each way value.
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DIGGER
DARRELL HOLLINSHEAD 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MRS L A & W R BERRY, D B & P G HOLLINSHEAD Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind She's All That carrying 55.5kg at $15.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Smart Love with 55.5kg at $8. Close to a win. Rates highly and is worth including in all first-four combos.. |
9 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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| 2 | 210x |
DUBAI ROCKIN
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG CALDER BLOODSTOCK LTD, N CRAYTON-BROWN, B CROSS, N GOULD, J GREENE, J MITCHELL, J TAYLOR, M OLSEN, L & M PETTIFER, P SAKER, F SHEPHERD, A SINGH, H TAYLOR, T MARK, D THOMPSON, B THURLOW, D WILLIAMS & C MALAM Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 26 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind She's A Dealer carrying 57kg at $12.20. On debut second of 10 at Pukekohe March 14 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Overstate carrying 58kg at $1.70. Include in all combinations. |
3 C J GRYLLS |
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MAGICE
KRIS SHAILER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG CHITTICK INVESTMENTS LTD Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Ruakaka 2yo SWP June 8 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Whiskey 'N Roses with 57kg at $2.40. On debut second in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 17 2024 over 1150m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Super Photon with 57.5kg at $5.70. Expected to feature. |
13 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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WILD WEST
DANICA GUY 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A S & D P BYRON, T GRAY, MISS D M, G S & MRS G V GUY & M P HUNTER Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Mo Charaid with 59.5kg at $29.70. The start before that ran last of 8 at Te Rapa on July 5 over 1400m, on a wet track; 22 len behind Malborough Bay with 53.5kg at $21.50. Looking to others. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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GOLD CARD
CARL HENDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG CASSIE HODDER, BRIAN HEDLEY, CEDRIC ROBINS, MARION EIVERS, INNES KELLY, ERIC & SARALIE CRYER, WADE ANDREWS & MARIE WALES First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Ribkraka carrying 57kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Reptak carrying 58kg at $8.60. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 JOE DOYLE |
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SHOCKATILLATAP
MICHELLE BRADLEY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS M L BRADLEY Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Reinstatement with 58kg at $12.50. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Electric Zou carrying 57.5kg at $27.70. Might be better off following this run. |
4 COURTNEY BARNES |
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BENEATH THE STARS
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G W & M W SIMON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on August 31 over 1150m, in the wet; 9 len behind Jethro Tull carrying 54kg at $9.20. Last start second last of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Celestial Wonder carrying 52kg at $22.60. Worth following up. |
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LA DULCIN'EE
PATRICK CAMPBELL 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG F P CAMPBELL, D C SMITH & MRS L STEWART Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Wanganui May 31 over 1340m on heavy track defeating Exit Left with 56kg at $16.30. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Tauherenikau November 10 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Testing carrying 53.5kg at $4.60. Cannot be totally discounted. |
8 V A COLGAN |
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PAX MUNDI
TONY PIKE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG TIM DIXON, HAUNUI BLOODSTOCK LTD, ANGUS BROW & DAVID GOULD Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic June 18 over 1550m, 2.25 len behind Keegan carrying 51kg at $12.10. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Ellerslie December 7 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Irish Legacy with 58kg at $26.10. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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SCOUSER
CODY COLE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG ARION EQUINE LTD, A L CLAPPERTON, J & M CRAYFORD Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Te Rapa May 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cleat with 55kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Trentham in the LR Cty Of Npr Sprt April 12 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Slipper Island with 54kg at $55.30. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Include in all combinations. |
10 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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ZIGGY STARDUST
TONY PIKE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG ALCHEMY FAMILY TRUST & WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Trentham on September 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Whiskey N' Rye with 57.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Taupo on February 26 over 1300m, head behind Basel Warrior with 55.5kg at $1.70. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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ARABELLA
MICHELLE BRADLEY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG JOHN & DENESE BORICH Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Dancing Dream with 56.5kg at $4.30. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Elysian Fields with 56.5kg at $4.90. Has been racing well. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
8 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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LOVE SYMBOL
LANCE NOBLE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dalmatian Coast carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Matamata on April 17 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Cashla Bay carrying 56kg at $7.40. Back in great shape and is sure to prove hard to beat. |
11 WARREN KENNEDY |
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WEE THISTLE
K & A HINTON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG KEVIN & ANNETTE HINTON, ALVIN & LYN GOODALL Second-up. First-up after a year won by 5 len at Matamata September 12 over 1050m on a heavy track defeating Murch carrying 54kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Taupo on October 11 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Velton with 56.5kg at $24.80. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Can get the job done again. |
4 L H SATHERLEY |
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MURCH
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 5YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Matamata on September 12 over 1050m, in the wet; 5 len behind Wee Thistle with 56.5kg at $7.10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on August 13 over 1230m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Opaea Joe carrying 59kg at $7.50. One of the many top 4 hopes. |
10 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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OPAEA JOE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG GAVIN OPIE RACING LTD, K PITMAN, K SINGH, A J TATA, A P & G E THOMAS At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1300m, 10 len behind Fun Never Sets carrying 51kg at $15.20. The run before that 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind First Dance carrying 55kg at $61.60. Meets a tough line-up and others are preferred. |
1 SIENNA BROWN |
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RIDGEVIEW VICKY
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG S RAYNER, K OPIE, A MCRAE, D MCGALL, G PAETAI, B TAYLOR & J BULL Last start 6th of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 66kg at $10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Robbie Burns carrying 55.5kg at $7. Will need to do a bit more. |
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