Hatrick   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PENSIONER PETE 1200m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Keen tempo with Princess Elsa and Fawnzor prominent. SCOUSER (4) has not won for some time, but her form has been near enough in some stronger fields at Ellerslie. She has been freshened up, and in an easier field, she is the one to beat for us. EXIT LEFT (1) made progress last year during his spring campaign, and he will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He will find this trip sort of his best, but he has had no lead-up trials, and will be ready to rumble fresh. Do not risk him. ONLY THE LONELY (3) has been freshened up since running 3 good races in a row earlier in the year, including her last start here in January, when beaten by a head. She has been a comfortable Foxton trial winner since then, and from a good gate, she can give this a shake. Each way. SHACKTIME (6) is heading the right way with her form, and was making up a lot of ground late when finishing runner-up at Otaki 3 weeks ago. Her next win is not too far away. FAWNZOR (8) looked to be a run short last time out. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Scouser can win this.
1 2428x EXIT LEFT
SUE THOMPSON & MICK BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M HARKEMA
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Trentham October 26 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Girl Talk with 57kg at $6.40. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track May 31 over 1340m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind La Dulcin'ee carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Expected to make a bright return.
10
FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE , RED MAPLE LEAF , CAP , COLLAR
2 83725 CHICAGO JACK
STEVEN COLE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D R COLE & M R NOTMAN
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1360m, slow going 2 len behind La Dulcin'ee with 59kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Goldiluxe with 55kg at $7.20. Rates highly and should be prominent.
12
K R HERCOCK
PINK, BLACK SASH, HOOPS SLEEVES,PINK CAP,BLACK QUARTERS CAP
3 x242x ONLY THE LONELY
BRYCE NEWMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
COMMON GROUND RACING FUN TIMES SYNDICATE & WAIKATO STUD LTD
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track January 10 over 1340m, a 0.3 lengths behind Anushka Shesastar carrying 55kg at $4.80. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track November 29 over 1340m, soft track; 4 len behind Ploy carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.
3
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
WHITE, GREEN AND ROYAL BLUE WAIKATO STUD LOGO, JADE SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPES, NAVY CAP, JADE QUARTERS
4 25532 SCOUSER
CODY COLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
ARION EQUINE LTD, A L CLAPPERTON, J & M CRAYFORD
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1300m, 2 len behind Moschino with 58kg at $6.20. Before that 3rd of 14 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Mid Ocean carrying 58kg at $12.90. Has ability and is sure to run well.
4
C J GRYLLS
WHITE, GOLD SPOTS, GOLD CHECKED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP, GOLD COLLAR
5 x3142 INCHIGEELAGH LASS
J J RAYNER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S B & J M GUDSELL
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Waverley Rating 65 on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 0.6 len behind Single Red with 57kg at $4.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lantern Way with 56kg at $2.70. Sound top-three prospects again.
9
L T HEMI
PURPLE, WHITE G, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP
6 8x332 SHACKTIME
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C M & J P GOODIN & WAIKATO STUD LTD
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Casino carrying 57kg at $6.20. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hivari with 56.5kg at $8.10. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
1
KELLY MYERS
WHITE, GREEN AND ROYAL BLUE WAIKATO STUD LOGO, JADE SLEEVES, NAVY STRIPES, NAVY CAP, JADE QUARTERS
7 85223 CHESTER BOY
JOHN WHEELER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T CAIN, C HOBBS, D STUART & J WHEELER MNZM
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Fancypants with 57.5kg at $2.60. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Trentham on January 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Hivari with 56.5kg at $9.50. Major player.
6
TONI DAVIES
MAROON, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, MAROON SLEEVES, BLUE AND GOLD ARMBAND, MAROON CAP ,BLUE QUARTERS
8 x7414 FAWNZOR
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
MR G S & MRS P M MCKENZIE
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th in a small field at Hawera on February 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Katamuku carrying 58kg at $5.10. The start before that won by a 0.4 len at Otaki January 9 over 1200m defeating Ledhaven Cassie carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
2
KELLY MYERS
BLACK,WHITE DISC,BLACK MOUNTAINS,BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES, CHECKS CAP
9 41 LONDON
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS A M & C G BARY, D M DUNCAN, P J HICKMAN & S & B GRAY FARMING PARTNERSHIP
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Midnight Train with 56kg at $4. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track February 22 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Irish Rose carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Fitter and can measure up again.
11
BRUNO QUEIROZ
WHITE, RED CROSS
10 x10x2 PRINCESS ELSA
TONY PIKE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS A M & J F BRUFORD, G M & MRS J E DATSON, C A LEISHMAN, Z MAN, A W PIKE, TANNER STREET SYNDICATE, A TENG & MRS W J O WILLIAMS
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Fancypants carrying 54.5kg at $7.20. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Power Of Three carrying 55kg at $12.70. Shaping up nicely and is definitely worth including.
5
JIM CHUNG
GREEN, HOT PINK FIVE SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES,CAP
11 2x221 LEDHAVEN CASSIE
MURRAY BLUE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
DR M G BLUE & J M HUTCHINSON
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by a 0.4 len at Hawera February 27 over 1200m defeating Allaru with 56.5kg at $2.10. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on February 13 over 1100m, on a wet track; 0.1 len behind Bellatrix carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Capable of taking the next step now.
7
M HUDSON
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM CHECKED SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND,CAP
12 x5x51 BELLATRIX
BEN & RYAN FOOTE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MRS K FOOTE
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rebel Creek with 54.5kg at $8.40. Last start won by a 0.1 len at New Plymouth Raceway February 13 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Ledhaven Cassie carrying 55kg at $6.20. Must go to a new level now but is progressing nicely and looks up to the challenge.
8
AMBER RIDDELL
WHITE, MAROON CHECKS, MAROON CAP, WHITE CHECKS