Otaki 19 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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PHILS ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m |
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Fast pace assured with Benerro, Indian Pacific and Oklahoma leading the charge. BENERRO (2) showed pace on debut and cost himself any winning chance by racing greenly that day at Arawa Park a fortnight ago. He had won both of his trials before that, and with the shadow roll on to control his wayward tendencies, he can set the record straight in this. Follow your money. TOP OF THE PACK (10) has improved in each of her 2 public trials, winning the most recent of those last month. She will eventually want more ground, but with Bruni Queiroz in the saddle fresh up, she should be hard to hold out. UNDER ORDERS (9) made up a lot of late ground when finishing fifth fresh up here nearly 3 weeks ago, and stays at the same trip. She will need some luck from a wide gate, but is still worth including in all combinations. ACROPOLIS (11) has been improving at the trials and will continue to get better with race day experience. Follow any positive market moves. LONGFORD LASS (6) failed to fire fresh up at Waipukurau on a day when they weren't running on. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Benerro to win.
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AGENT BLACK HAND
CARL TAYLOR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOBY CRONKSHAW & CARL TAYLOR Resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Wanganui December 29 over 1360m. On debut ran last of 10 at Waverley October 9 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 8 len behind Librero with 56kg at $11.20. Unlikely to trouble the top handful at this stage of the prep. |
3 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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BENERRO
CODY COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Was well-supported at debut, led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Arawa Park on December 5 over 1230m, slow going 3 len behind Lady Impending with 58.5kg at $2.90. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Better for that experience and can measure up. |
8 J K RIDDELL |
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INDIAN PACIFIC
GEOFF HAIGH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANGLESEA STUD Was at very long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hoorah Henry with 56.5kg at $135.80. Better for that run but others look better placed. |
6 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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OUR TEST
SYLVIA KAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR M D KAY & MRS S L KAY Four-year-old gelding by Time Test out of Oaktree who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to be better for this experience. |
12 LIAM KAURI |
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JUST A DROP
PETER FITZGERALD 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PETE FITZGERALD, DAN BORTHWICK & MIKE FITZGERALD Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Trentham on October 18 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Wonderboy with 51kg at $59.90. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on September 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 15 len behind Keepitinyourwallet carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. Testing the patience but is one of the chances. |
1 CRYSTAL LINDSAY |
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LONGFORD LASS
MATTHEW DIXON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M N CALLAGHER Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1200m, 13 len behind Zorero with 54.5kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on May 25 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Ka Ying Lucky carrying 54kg at $5.60. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
4 K R HERCOCK |
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IVY LEE
ALLAN SCARLETT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ANNA EVANS, PETER EVANS, ROYCE EVANS, JOHN BATEMAN, TRACY-LEE DAHLBERG & LYNETTE BIBBY Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at Woodville on November 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind East End Lad with 56.5kg at $71.20. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leica Pearl carrying 56.5kg at $88.60. Looking elsewhere. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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SEA STAR WIN
CAITLIN JOHNSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MS M HARKEMA First starter. Four-year-old mare by Sneaking To Win out of A Following Sea. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Woodville over 850m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
5 M HUDSON |
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UNDER ORDERS
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG BLEAKLEY BLOODSTOCK LTD & N W NICHOLSON Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hoorah Henry carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Trentham 2yo SWP on May 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Country Salon with 54kg at $14.30. Plenty of improvement to come. |
13 AMBER RIDDELL |
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TOP OF THE PACK
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG TIM HARRISON Filly by Ace High facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Foxton over 1000m on November 11. Big chance to make an immediate impact. |
10 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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ACROPOLIS
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Three-year-old filly (Hello Youmzain - Accalia). She has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Taupo trial over 1100m on October 30. Ready for a bright start. |
11 L T HEMI |
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MERCY
KEVIN MYERS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG K T MYERS, G I DUFF & P W ROBINSON First starter by Darci Brahma out of Onefortheditch. Finished third in a Woodville trial December 2. Cannot be underestimated. |
9 KELLY MYERS |
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OKLAHOMA
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D SHEPPARD, B DOIDGE & R DOIDGE Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond with 54kg at $31.60. No surprise if she came back in a lot better shape this prep. |
7 C DELL |
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