Hastings 21 May 2026
GOING: H(9)
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VINTECH PACIFIC POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB 1200m Track: HEAVY 9 True |
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Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. ASHOKA (2) was narrowly denied last start over 1200m at Ellerslie after hitting the line strongly, suggesting a win isn’t far away. He is fully fit now and in an easier assignment, he can go one better. OBERON (3) returns from a four-and-a-half month break and closed off his last campaign in decent style when finishing fourth at Ellerslie over 1500m in a far tougher field than this. He is lightly raced, and he will be a lot stronger now. Hard to beat. LA DULCIN'EE (5) did not fire last time at Waipukurau after being in a good position turning for home, but her prior form suggests she may be better suited to 1200m, and she is worth another chance. Each way. ALBAROSSA (1) showed good tactical speed last start at Tauherenikau and was too strong late over 1000m. He is very versatile, and he will still be on the up with his fitness, so he can repeat the dose, especially in the same class. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ashoka can win.
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ALBAROSSA
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J C & EST LATE M A THOMPSON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Avantaggia carrying 59kg at $14.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Tauherenikau May 3 over 1000m defeating Carsolio with 58kg at $6.40. Last-start winner worth including. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 2 | 1x662 |
ASHOKA
TONY PIKE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG WILSON WONG At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Unison with 58kg at $6.20. The start before that 6th of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Avantaggia with 56.5kg at $6.20. Expected to be very competitive. |
8 M MCNAB |
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| 3 | 8174x |
OBERON
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J L EGAN Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Ellerslie January 11 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Chilling Out carrying 57kg at $10.20. On debut eighth of 13 at Arawa Park November 16 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Burnished with 57kg at $14.50. Everything points to a positive return. |
5 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 66x39 |
EAST END LAD
MIKE BRESLIN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG ANDREW PRATT & LES PRATT Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind London with 58.5kg at $8.20. Second-up 9th of 12 at Otaki on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Avantaggia carrying 58.5kg at $14.10. Solid top-4 hope. |
6 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 73137 |
LA DULCIN'EE
PATRICK CAMPBELL 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG F P CAMPBELL, D C SMITH & MRS L STEWART Last start second last of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Silent Applause carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Confianza with 58kg at $5.20. Prepared to forget last start; big chance to make amends. |
4 L T HEMI |
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| 6 | 61645 |
LUCKY PENNY
ADAM SCOTT 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MRS B M TENNANT Last start 5th of 13 at Wanganui on May 10 over 1360m, slow going 1.5 len behind Portland with 55.5kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Silent Applause with 53.5kg at $16.90. Hs some top 4 claims. |
2 CRYSTAL LINDSAY |
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| 7 | 6x547 |
BAD EDUCATION
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G E AUGUST, K G & M DALY, A G FARQUHAR, S & T HALL, D W HILL, S HOWE, J KING & M LOMAS Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Matamata on April 15 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Lae Zee carrying 57.5kg at $8.30. Last start 4th of 8 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Albarossa with 55.5kg at $10.30. Won't find this easy. |
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CHART THE STARS
JOSHUA SHAW 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG I D & S R GRAY, G B & P A GRAY, A & K GRAY, D & M O'BRIEN, H & E DUFF, W PELLETT, R THOMPSON, R SHAW, C & K HARDY, J J SHAW, M HARDY First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Keeping Time carrying 56kg at $12.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Awapuni Synthetic September 14 over 1200m defeating Niemi carrying 56.5kg at $13.30. Might be better off following this run. |
3 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 9 | 440x0 |
JADE DRAGON
PAM GERARD 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD, M BOGOIEVSKI, D G DEVONPORT, S P MOUTTER, PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK LP & PURE TIME SYNDICATE Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 12 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind General Menari with 53.5kg at $43.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Tauranga 3yo SWP on March 15 2025 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Love Poem carrying 55kg at $24.90. Prepared to take her on again today in this company. |
1 JOE NISHIZUKA |
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| 10 | 55400 |
WE FOUND LOVE
LAUREN BRENNAN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED, LANDMARK TRADING, GBA BLOODSTOCK & ECA BLOODSTOCK At the latest run second last of 12 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind General Menari with 52.5kg at $24.90. The start before that 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Thumbelina with 52.5kg at $82.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
4 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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