Ruakaka 17 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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A1 HOMES 1200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Strong tempo to be established by Chicago Dream, Withallmygrace and Berrettini. BERRETTINI (5) loomed up as the winner at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago, and only peaked on his run late, finishing third. The extra furlong will suit him third up, and he is ready to win, even out of his rightful grade. WITHALLMYGRACE (6) franked some good trial form with a big run to finish second by a short head on debut at Te Aroha 3 weeks ago, where the only surprise was the price that she paid. She strips fitter, drops a kilo, and can go one better. CHEERIO (7) was put aside for a short spell after finishing third as the favourite on debut at Tauranga in October. She has scope, and if 1200m is not already too short for her, then she can figure in the top 3 again. Follow your money. CHICAGO DREAM (2) needed his first run back from a spell in a tougher field at Ellerslie 6 days ago. His only win came here on his home track, and he will be right in the finish this time. BAD EDUCATION (1) has not won for some time and drops down in class. He likes the track and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Berrettini to win.
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BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS At the latest run second last of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vieni Su carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 9 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Lucullan with 57.5kg at $13.80. Major player. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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CHICAGO DREAM
KENNY RAE 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG E P & MRS M E GREEN, C LI, C, MS J & T G LINES, K I RAE & B R TRIMMER Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Vieni Su with 58kg at $33.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 4 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Catoca with 58.5kg at $5.20. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SHOCKATILLATAP
MICHELLE BRADLEY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MRS M L BRADLEY Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming 6th of 15 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind On The Town with 58.5kg at $28.20. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at Avondale on November 6 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Oppenheimer carrying 58kg at $16.20. Top three chance. |
1 SAM MCNAB |
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FLUTTERBELLE
CLINTON ISDALE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C R J ISDALE & DARIOUS BOYD At the latest run second last of 12 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Live On Air with 53kg at $31.70. The start before that ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Karyon carrying 55kg at $24.10. Better than recent form suggests and she can improve sharply. |
7 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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BERRETTINI
CONOR AND SARAH FAHY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MISS L DAY & MISS R E MCINTOSH Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Pukekohe on October 29 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind St Kilda with 58.5kg at $7.20. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, long-neck behind Karyon carrying 54kg at $10.20. Tough to beat. |
9 JOE DOYLE |
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WITHALLMYGRACE
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG MS V TANG Was at big odds at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, head behind Get Me An Angel with 55kg at $30.70. Can progress and take this out. |
2 M CAMERON |
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CHEERIO
CODY COLE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG ARROWFIELD PASTORAL PTY LTD Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 11 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Paddy The Farmer carrying 54kg at $3.50. Nicely placed to break through. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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DURRANI
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 10th of 13 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1150m, 13 len behind Drops Of God with 56.5kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Avondale on July 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Miss Understood with 55.5kg at $15.40. Doesn't make any appeal. |
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MIMOSO
RICK WELLS 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS S A HEWLETT, J E MACKENZIE, A M TWEEDIE, A R, J T, L J & R T WELLS Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Ellerslie September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Love Symbol carrying 56.5kg at $55.70. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track August 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Play It Again Sam with 53.5kg at $114. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
3 L H SATHERLEY |
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