Otaki 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN 1200m Track: GOOD 4 True |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. RIOMOSA (1) has strengthened up this season, and his last 2 starts have produced a pair of solid thirds, most recently at Otaki a fortnight ago. He has a good gate, and is well worth each-way consideration again. LEDHAVEN CASSIE (5) was placed in all 4 starts during his initial prep, and will be a lot stronger this season. He has not been seen at the trials, but if ready, he won't be far away. Check the markets. FAWNZOR (6) tried hard second up when finishing fourth at New Plymouth nearly 2 weeks ago. She will be peaking third up, and is set to put her best hoof forward in this. Each way value. ZAC GARY (4) will be making his debut, and he has had no less than 6 trials. He benefits from a 2kg claim, and his stable usually have them ready to rumble at the races. Check the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fawnzor each way.
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RIOMOSA
GEOFF HAIGH 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG E VINE, H M PETERS, J S CARTER Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cremant with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at Trentham on December 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Precipice carrying 57.5kg at $22. Going well and another bold showing is expected. |
5 K R HERCOCK |
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AGENT BLACK HAND
CARL TAYLOR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JOBY CRONKSHAW & CARL TAYLOR Second run back. First-up after a year 7th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 58.5kg at $33.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 10 2024 over 1000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Shezahappyone with 54.5kg at $40.30. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
7 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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THE BLACK PRINCE
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG CORBAN FUTURES SYNDICATE 2 (MGR: MATTHEW CORBAN) Four-year-old gelding making debut by Derryn out of Party Ice. Purchased for NZD $ 25,000 (NZB 2023 Karaka - Book 2). Won a barrier trial at Foxton over 1000m May 27. Wide barrier to overcome. No surprise to see him in the finish. |
12 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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ZAC GARY
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE Gelding by Darci Brahma making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Te Awamutu trial over 1150m on November 18. No surprise to see him feature. |
9 LIAM KAURI |
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LEDHAVEN CASSIE
MURRAY BLUE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG DR M G BLUE & J M HUTCHINSON Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Hawera March 26 over 1400m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Elle Sourit carrying 56.5kg at $4. On debut second of 9 at Waverley January 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dramatic Miss carrying 56.5kg at $36.90. Can measure up. |
3 M HUDSON |
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FAWNZOR
ALLAN SHARROCK 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MR G S & MRS P M MCKENZIE Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind See You In Beijing with 56.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zimomo carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Looks ready to win. |
2 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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FLEUR DE BLUES
DEBBIE HARRIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG V TRILLO Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Hawera March 26 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Tullamore Dew carrying 56kg at $8.90. On debut third of 8 at Wanganui February 21 over 1200m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Colour Chart carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Must be respected. |
8 JIM CHUNG |
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ALLARU
CYDNE EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M CHUBB & C EVANS Cydne Evans trained four-year-old mare lining up for debut. Won a recent Foxton trial. Worth watching for any market moves. |
6 C DELL |
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O' LAA
FRASER AURET 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG FAR NOW SYNDICATE Mare by Shalaa facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on May 27 at Foxton over 1000m and finished seventh. Worth including. |
13 MADAN SINGH |
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SEA STAR WIN
CAITLIN JOHNSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG MS M HARKEMA Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Top Of The Pack carrying 56.5kg at $29.70. Poorly drawn and likely to struggle. |
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OKLAHOMA
LISA LATTA 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D SHEPPARD, B DOIDGE & R DOIDGE Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 8th of 10 at Wanganui on May 31 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Platinum Diamond carrying 54kg at $31.60. Went for a break before returning 4th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Top Of The Pack with 55kg at $19.30. Thereabouts last time and could sneak a place here. |
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ZAMBROSIA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG TE AKAU ZOUPREME RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Dual acceptor. First starter by Zoustar out of Positive Problems purchased for AUD $ 450,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see. |
9 CORENTIN BERGE |
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RYBAKINA
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GALAXY RACING NO.9 SYND (MGR: JOHN DAVEY), M MAHAFFEY & S F RITCHIE Dual acceptor. First starter by Super Seth out of Baby Face. Ran second in Avondale trial over 1100m December 16. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks tested in this line-up. |
1 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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SUNDOWN SAV
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG HENRY BOON, PAUL HOFMANN, ROD GRIEVE, TTIM BAILEY, SAM CLARK, BEN MUNFORD, RICHARD SIMPSON, JAMIE HILL, SCOTT DRYSDALE, STEPHEN ALFORD, TOM GRANT, MIKE SHERIDAN, SCOTT ROBSON, ANDREW MCDOUGALL, MARTIN SYMES, JAMIE BRETT, SCOTT LEIJEN, DUNCAN GARDENER, ZACH STIVEN, PAUL DE ROSE, DWAYNE BLACKETT, DANIEL STEVENS, DUAN WHITE, XAVIER MCCLUSKEY, TOM MACLEOD, RICK & TRACEY HUTTON & TONY NIXON Dual acceptor. First starter by Savabeel out of Taller. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Tough assignment. |
4 TONI DAVIES |
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ROSE DU JEU
GARY VILE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A J VINCENT, C TIMMS, S VILE, P VINCENT, G TOWERS, C OXENHAM, M SKIPPER & G VILE Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Fringes carrying 53.5kg at $40. Don't think she will trouble this field. |
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