Avondale 15 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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MCLEOD FAMILY MAIDEN 1200M 1200m Track: HVY10 True |
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Batu to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. CAPOTE (1) has been close up in better fields than this and he will have no fitness concerns fourth up from a break. He maps to receive the run of the race from the pole position, and he is well overdue to break through. SOMBR (2) was sent out as the favourite at Pukekohe 3 weeks ago and ran a much better race to finish second by just over a length. He can again improve, and on a heavy track, he can go one better. BATU (3) looked to peak on his run late when finishing fourth at Te Aroha, when following on from his fresh-up poly track third. He is still on the up with his fitness and should pick up his first win at short notice. JACK HIGH (4) finished fifth in his first run from his new stable a fortnight ago, and he will have a more experienced apprentice in the saddle this time. He is open to sharp improvement, so don't risk him. HIT THE GAS (5) can only improve on his fresh-up effort at Arawa Park, so include in all top 4 combos to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Capote will be hard to beat.
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CAPOTE
BRENT GILLOVIC 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B S & K A GILLOVIC Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Kusuda Rush carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Manolete carrying 58.5kg at $13.30. Should be nice and fit fourth up and can get the win here. |
1 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 2 | 972 |
SOMBR
LAUREN BRENNAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Most recently 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Elite Choice with 57.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 7th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Manolete with 58.5kg at $16.30. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark. |
8 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 3 | 67x34 |
BATU
TAYLA SHERWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G BOUDOUANI, A D DYE, J S FALLON, MISS S M GILLESPIE, O R HENDERSON, T C J KEARNS, S C LUCOCK, J C PRICE, W ROGERS, S RUSBRIDGE, MRS T SHERWOOD & R A WARD Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 970m, 5 len behind Estilo carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Winner Patch carrying 58.5kg at $23.10. Should be cherry ripe third-up and looks very hard to beat. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 4 | 605 |
JACK HIGH
JOSH KING & MAIJA VANCE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ASHFORD LODGE LTD Most recently 5th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1215m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Echannay carrying 54.5kg at $31.60. Before that 11th of 14 at Ellerslie on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Kusuda Rush with 58.5kg at $53.90. Making headway. Can figure in the top 4 here. |
5 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 5 | 65x6 |
HIT THE GAS
STEVEN COLE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D R COLE & J K PITMAN Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1215m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Echannay carrying 58.5kg at $12.90. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Hawera on April 17 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Ikan with 57.5kg at $5. Strips fitter this time and is among the top 4 chances. |
2 SAM MCNAB |
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MIDNIGHT FLAIR
JENNA MAHONEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J MAHONEY Was at a huge quote at debut, 9th of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Catwalk Queen with 56.5kg at $59.30. Better for that run but happy enough to avoid. |
7 TOM WIGRAM |
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| 7 | 6590x |
CAV'S BOY
JAMES HATTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG JAMES HATTON, GLEN HORAN & STEPHEN DOGGERT Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Sweet Smile carrying 57.5kg at $50.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1150m, 4 len behind Cosmopolitan with 57.5kg at $60. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
9 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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PRESIDENT FIR
DONNA LOGAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG HALLMARK STUD LTD On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Swiss Ace out of Lady Linwood. At the most recent trial finished fifth on December 16 at Avondale over 800m. Worth watching for any market moves. |
5 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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PERFECTLY SET
SCOTT WENN 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG SCOTT WENN & TRISH WENN Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 19 len behind Ocean Opal carrying 54.5kg at $30.10. Last start ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1150m, in the wet; 14 len behind Sonar with 52.5kg at $25.40. Has rough top 4 claims. |
10 SIENNA BROWN |
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| 10 | 575x7 |
MUST BEE
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C, MS J & T G LINES Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1150m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Sonar carrying 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 13 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Starlit Express with 55kg at $14.90. Rates a top 4 hope and should improve. |
4 JOE DOYLE |
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TAINTED LOVE
DENISE JEFFCOAT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T G DOWDALL Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1150m, in the wet; 6 len behind Winner Patch carrying 54.5kg at $17.10. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 10 at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1150m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Sonar carrying 53.5kg at $22. Hard to have. |
3 JACK TAPLIN |
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