Trentham 14 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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DEVAN PLASTICS 1400m Track: GOOD4 Out 6m |
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From wide out Brian can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. CHARMING EMPEROR (1) is a progressive 5-year-old gelding resuming from a spell for just his fourth career start. He has looked sharp at the trials, and with the advantage of the pole position, he is nicely poised to get the job done. PORT CHALMER (2) has improved this season, and was third for the second time in 3 starts this prep, when fighting on gamely at Waipukurau 4 weeks ago. He is likely to race on the pace again, and another honest effort can be expected. STARPELLO (6) ran the odd good race last season but lacked some strength. That won't be the case this season, and with a quiet trial under his belt, he is worth including in all top 4 combinations. BELLE'S CHARM (13) fought on gamely and just peaked late on her run fresh up at Waipukurau. She will improve quickly second up, and more importantly, she has Craig Grylls in the saddle this time. Hard to beat. HARD ROCK CAFE (9) was placed in all 3 starts earlier in the season, and should be right in the finish fresh up in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Charming Emperor to win this.
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CHARMING EMPEROR
K R HERCOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Matamata May 14 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Xiang Yu Biscuit carrying 58.5kg at $11.80. Previously first up; third of 13 at Woodville April 30 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Oscar with 58.5kg at $19.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 K R HERCOCK |
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PORT CHALMER
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GO RACING BURNING MAN SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $6.90. The race before that 8th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 58.5kg at $4.10. Expected to be very competitive. |
12 AMBER RIDDELL |
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RIGHT OF APPEAL
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD Last start 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Lyin' Eyes with 55.5kg at $32.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Zerre carrying 58.5kg at $63.60. Prefer to see him find some form before recommending. |
9 JOE DOYLE |
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JOHN DOE
MARK OULAGHAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P W NORRIE & R D NOBILO Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Woodville on November 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lets All Boogie with 58.5kg at $17.40. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Waverley on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Eizus carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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DARK AND DUSTY
STEPHEN NICKALLS 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG F J & H T O'LEARY Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Awapuni April 25 over 1600m, 9 len behind Early Bird carrying 58.5kg at $25.80. On debut ninth of 12 at Otaki December 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Linara with 58.5kg at $21.90. Might be better off following this outing. |
4 J K RIDDELL |
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STARPELLO
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG IN TO WIN RACE MEMBERS SYNDICATE (MGR: TINEKE BALCOMBE) & IN TO WIN STAR'S APPEAL SYNDICATE (MG: TINEKE BALCOMBE) Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic July 17 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Frosbie with 54.5kg at $3.80. On debut second last of 10 at Waverley January 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shacktime with 57kg at $23.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
11 L T HEMI |
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GOLDEN LOCKS
PETER LOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P R HART, P W LOCK & I J MACDONALD Peter Lock trained four-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Progressing well with a recent trial win. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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SUNNY
JOSHUA LAVELLE & SACHA RENNIE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A MURDOCH & S GULLIVER At debut, ran last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Tommy Star with 58.5kg at $10.90. Cannot recommend on what we have seen so far. |
10 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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HARD ROCK CAFE
G INNES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G D INNES Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at this track September 20 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Pacific Princess with 56kg at $9.70. On debut second in a small field at Woodville August 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Landman with 57.5kg at $6.10. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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BRIAN
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG LIFE OF BRIAN SYNDICATE (MGR: SEAN O'CONNOR) At debut, did the work up front then tired second last of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tommy Star carrying 57kg at $12.80. Plenty of scope for improvement. |
13 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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ZARAVELA
K R HERCOCK 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG LLANHENNOCK TRUST & EST LATE D T CHAMPION Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Matamata May 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 57.5kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Waverley October 9 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Wingman with 56.5kg at $6.10. Capable of a bold return. |
8 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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I AM JAZZ
FRASER AURET 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG C P RUSSELL, PRETTY POLLY BLOODSTOCK LTD Is first-up after a break of 14 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw October 6 2024 over 1400m, 19 len behind Costae with 57.5kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Otaki April 25 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ima Brazen One with 54kg at $6.90. Should give a great sight. |
12 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BELLE'S CHARM
LISA LATTA 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MRS S V GRAY, C R & J NELSON & N W NICHOLSON Second-up. First start 6th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jamaica Bay with 56.5kg at $2.70. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zorero carrying 56.5kg at $11.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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CASTA SHADOW
MARK OULAGHAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG R N CUNNINGHAM Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind East End Lad with 56.5kg at $85.30. Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tommy Star carrying 53.5kg at $19.50. Rates highly and cannot be underestimated. |
7 LIAM KAURI |
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CRICKET
JOHNO BENNER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG MR GARY HARDING At debut, 6th of 12 at Otaki on November 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 55kg at $17.70. Will take a lot from that hitout and shapes as one to consider. |
14 KELLY MYERS |
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BAKE THE CAKE
KEVIN MYERS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A S & MRS P J TROTTER Filly by Proisir on debut. Trialled on December 2 at Woodville over 1000m and finished fourth. Cannot be underestimated. |
14 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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WRITTEN IN ROCK
ROGER ALLEN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A, C G & R G ALLEN, C P COGDALE, P V DE BERNARDO, C R EDWARDS, S B MARSH, B N ORANGE, A D STUART, C G TIMMS, R W TODD, G R VILE & B S WALL Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Merrilegs with 56.5kg at $15.20. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Tauherenikau on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Legacy with 56.5kg at $24.80. Needs to do better. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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