Rotorua   01 Jul 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

THE ROTORUA CLUB 1400m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

Off the low draw Kenwood House is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. SNEAKY CYCLONE (4) is working his way toward an overdue maiden win, and his third at Te Aroha 10 days ago as the favourite was solid enough for a race like this. He handles the mud here, and surely he goes close to winning here. CHAPPY (1) is another promising gelding who will pick up a win at short notice, and after his close-up second as the favourite at Matamata 17 days ago, today could be that day. Follow your money. KENWOOD HOUSE (2) had to work a touch too hard to find the front from a wide gate at Cambridge on the poly track last time out, and failed to finish his run off, finishing well back. He has been placed twice from 3 starts here, and he can bounce straight back into form, especially from a superior draw. SALTBURN (3) has been having no luck with his barrier draws, but his form has still been near enough. Include in all top 4 combos. CLASSIC GRACE (13) got back too far from a wide draw at Matamata last start, and she can make amends from a better gate here. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sneaky Cyclone can take this out.
1 7x322 CHAPPY
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
OKAHARAU STATION LTD
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Dare To Proisir carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1400m, slow going head behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $4.10. Sure to be about the money again.
8
C J GRYLLS
PURPLE,WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES,CAP
2 22438 KENWOOD HOUSE
STEPHEN MARSH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W N CAMPBELL, A J CASTLES, J R GRAY, J F HEPBURN, S B MARSH, R J MULCASTER, C D B SWAP, VENCEDOR PARTNERSHIP & G R WILSON
Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 1550m, 8 len behind Fortune Asia carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1550m, 2.25 len behind In Your Dreams carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Likely to feature.
2
JACK TAPLIN
WHITE,RED DISC, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES,RED CAP
3 25364 SALTBURN
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K G & M DALY, J F & K M DOWD, A G FARQUHAR & D W HILL
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ocean Opal with 56.5kg at $9.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Wanganui on May 30 over 1340m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sworn carrying 57.5kg at $11.10. Capable of sharp improvement.
14
SAM MCNAB
GREY,BLACK CROWN, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
4 5x643 SNEAKY CYCLONE
DANIEL MILLER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SNEAKY SYNDICATE
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Sugar Daddy carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Brewster carrying 57.5kg at $12.70. Expected in the finish.
3
M MCNAB
black,green sleeves,white arm band,green cap
5 555x0 STAPHEE
Moira & Kieran Murdoch
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A D & EST LATE K J SCHUMACHER
Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran second last of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Manolete carrying 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Te Aroha November 12 2024 over 1400m. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
10
ELEN NICHOLAS
TANGERINE, CERISE SASH, PURPLE ARMBANDS, CAP
6 6930 PLATINUM PATCH
CATHERINE CAMERON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MAGUS EQUINE LTD
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Te Aroha on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Brewster carrying 56.5kg at $15.20. The start before that 3rd of 14 at Matamata on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Andiamo carrying 57.5kg at $58.30. Can do better.
7
ETHAN JONES
 FOREST GREEN,WHITE BRACES, ARMBANDS
7 34876 WAVE RULER
STUART MANNING
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J MCFLINN, R MOORCOCK, C GOOD, A MCFLINN & BILL MCFLINN
Last start 6th of 12 at Matamata on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Dare To Proisir with 57.5kg at $42.80. Before that 7th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Catwalk Queen with 58.5kg at $37.90. Might struggle again.
9
JASMINE FAWCETT
RED ,GOLD QUARTERS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPES, RED CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
8 00x DARK MOVES
MS D KENNEDY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
CAROLINE KENNEDY
He is resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ruakaka 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Iridescent with 56.5kg at $92.70. On debut 11th of 13 at Ruakaka June 28 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Free Bird carrying 58.5kg at $28.20. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
TOM WIGRAM
BLACK, PURPLE BAND WITH EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES ,PURPLE CAP
9 0 EMBELLATTACK
BARRY DONOGHUE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
RAPTORS THOROUGHBRED LTD
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 13 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Pure Lotus carrying 58.5kg at $60.60. Others rate better.
1
L H SATHERLEY
BLACK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK STARS SLEEVES
10 8580x REBEL ROUSER
STEVEN COLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R COLE
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Wanganui November 29 over 2040m, soft track; 15 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 57kg at $21.20. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Avondale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Kygo Star with 57.5kg at $38.70. Might be better off following this run.
5
GEORGE ROOKE
PINK, BLACK SASH, HOOPED SLEEVES, PINK , BLACK QUARTERED CAP
11 ROYAL CANTER
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
EXPLOSIVE BREEDING LTD
Gelding by King Of Comedy on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Avondale on June 16 over 1200m. Has the pedigree so could measure up without surprising.
6
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
YELLOW, NAVY BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
12 9x257 GRACETHEACE
GAVIN OPIE
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
MISS EMILY FARR, PALACE PUNTERS SYNDICATE, MRS RITA MILLER, THE TIPPLER SYNDICATE, MRS DALE OPIE, PETER GOODFELLOW, PHILL ANDERTON & KAREN BURGER, PHIL & MYRA HILL, THE PAEROA CONNECTION SYNDICATE & MRS RACHAEL SINGH
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Pure Lotus carrying 56.5kg at $11.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Integrity with 54.5kg at $6.60. Hard to fault if at her best.
13
ERIN M LEIGHTON
BLACK, WHITE FERNLEAF, ARMBAND, CAP
13 9x439 CLASSIC GRACE
BENJAMIN KING
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
C MORTIMER
Last start 9th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Ocean Opal with 54.5kg at $7.80. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Misissipi Gambler with 56.5kg at $7.90. Hard to beat on her best form.
4
SAMANTHA COLLETT
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE DIAMOND, WHITE ARMBANDS, CAP
14 4 WINTER ROSE
KEVIN MYERS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M D N WALLACE
At debut, 4th of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Feint To East with 54.5kg at $13.50. Improver who can sneak into the finish.
12
HAYLEY HASSMAN
BLACK, RED TARTAN, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHECKS, PINK CAP
15 SEPTIMA
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
JOMARA BLOODSTOCK LTD
Dual acceptor. Filly by Zed on debut. Finished seventh in an Avondale trial over 1000m on June 16. Looks set for a bold opening.
16
LIGHT GREEN, DARK GREEN YOKE, BLACK SEAMS ON COLLAR & SIDES, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN & DARK GREEN QUARTERED CAP
16 BLACK DIAMOND
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
T I BAWDEN
Dual acceptor. On debut. Three-year-old filly by El Roca out of Thelma. At the most recent trial finished seventh on June 16 at Avondale over 1000m. Cannot be underestimated.
14
WHITE, RED, GREY , WHITE STYLISED CREST (B&F), WHITE CAP WITH RED STRIPES