Te Aroha 26 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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RACING TE AROHA CALF SYNDICATE 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Genuine pace headed by Black Diamond from her wide gate. BLACK DIAMOND (9) is a promising filly who has been close up in the money in each of her 2 starts to date. A wide gate here is the only draw back we see, and hopefully Craig Grylls can find a handy spot early on. Hard to beat. PADDY MURPHY (3) was an improver at the trials before finishing third here on debut 3 weeks ago over this trip. He will probably be looking for more ground, but he will still be running on strongly in this. Each way. KAIROS (1) fought on gamely when finishing second here 5 weeks ago on a heavy track. The gap between runs is a query, but with the aid of the pole position, he can figure in the top 3 again. DRAGONSTONE (4) has been showing pace in his last couple of starts before weakening in the run home. He will still be getting stronger, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos in a field like this. MUST BEE (12) came to the end of her run in front at Avondale 11 days go and finished fifth. She will be peaking third up, and is not the worst at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Black Diamond can win this.
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KAIROS
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DUNGOWAN RACING Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Tauranga on May 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Catwalk Queen with 57.5kg at $23.60. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Sugar Daddy with 58.5kg at $7.40. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to be very competitive. |
1 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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LINTON FLYER
GAVIN OPIE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K, R, M, T & H SINGH, A PAUL, C & A MASON, D GORE, R MILLER, A, G & J THOMAS, C MARTIN, J PARSONS, R THORNTON, D BELL, S FORDE, J FRELAN, S LAISENI, G MILLER, D, G & K OPIE, J PEACOCK, J VAN NISTELROOY Last start 2nd in a small field at Tauranga on July 12 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Brass Monkey with 57.5kg at $27.80. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 16 len behind Sugar Daddy carrying 58.5kg at $25.70. Nice effort last time. Can go on with it. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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PADDY MURPHY
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P M MCDONNELL At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Meisai carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Can progress and take this out. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 4 | 055 |
DRAGONSTONE
DONNA LOGAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Golden Point carrying 53.5kg at $6.10. The race before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sugar Daddy with 58.5kg at $10.70. Rates highly and is right in the mix again. |
4 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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DUNAMIS
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG ANGELINA DORRIAN Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Drommy with 57.5kg at $26.40. The start before that 6th of 11 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Elite Choice carrying 57.5kg at $5.70. Open to plenty of improvement. |
9 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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AIM UP
DARREL LANG 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D C LANG, P J PARKER & L HAITANA Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 11th of 14 at Matamata on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Ocean Opal carrying 58.5kg at $30.70. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1150m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Sonar with 56.5kg at $21.30. Unlikely to threaten. |
3 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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HUMBLE SPEAR
DEAN WILES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MISS E DU, MR L Y & T K TEE Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Pukekohe on May 1 over 1200m, slow going 27 len behind Whistler carrying 55.5kg at $43.90. Second run from a spell ran second last of 14 at Pukekohe on June 24 over 1500m, on a wet track; 41 len behind Go Joanna carrying 57.5kg at $65. Not for us. |
5 COURTNEY BARNES |
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ECHO TWO
SHELLEY WRIGHT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG I G & S WRIGHT Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old gelding by Echoes Of Heaven out of Bettorock. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Te Awamutu over 850m. Tough assignment on debut. |
2 L H SATHERLEY |
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BLACK DIAMOND
ANDREW FORSMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG T I BAWDEN Raced two times to date. At debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Noble Cabello with 57.5kg at $11. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Avondale on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Golden Point carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Progressing well and will give this a shake. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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| 10 | 63 |
BONUS BOND
TAUI JOHNSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J & S J WESTEND PARTNERSHIP Having third race start. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind La Cadiere carrying 56.5kg at $19.10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Noble Cabello with 57.5kg at $32.30. Top-4 chance. |
14 BRIDGET GRYLLS |
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TOSS
DEBBIE SWEENEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Having third race start. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on June 17 over 970m, 4 len behind Smashing Sister carrying 53.5kg at $5.90. Last start 4th of 9 at Arawa Park on July 1 over 1215m, in the wet; 7 len behind Gin And Bare It carrying 54.5kg at $10.50. Likely improver with the extra trip expected to suit. |
11 JOE DOYLE |
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| 12 | 75x75 |
MUST BEE
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG MRS E L CLOTWORTHY, C, MS J & T G LINES Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1150m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Sonar with 56.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Avondale on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Capote carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Can improve. Well placed to find some form. |
5 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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TONI MARIE
PHILLIP STEVENS 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG JOHN & MARGARET MORELL Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 8 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Glam Award with 55.5kg at $30.40. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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LADY MEERA
TAYLA SHERWOOD 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Four-year-old mare (Tarzino - Lady De Vere) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fifth at Te Awamutu in a 1150m trial on July 14. Watch for any market moves. |
12 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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SHEBEBON
DEBBIE SWEENEY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J BILLOWS First starter by Super Seth out of Miss Valencia purchased for NZD $ 4,200 (Gavelhouse 2024 Thoroughbred 4 March auction). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Watch for any market moves. |
10 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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SCIPIO
STEPHEN RALPH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG SAN SEBASTIAN INVESTMENTS LTD First starter by Thunder Down Under out of Bittersweet Babe. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see on race day before forming an opinion. |
11 SIENNA BROWN |
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JAI HO
SHELLEY WRIGHT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Y V SALVI, I G & S WRIGHT Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last of 14 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Unwritten with 56.5kg at $33.80. Hard to enthuse on that effort. |
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WAKEY WOKEY
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TERRY LINES, JANE LINES, CONNOR LINES, KERRI SPENCE BLOODSTOCK & S CLOTWORTHY At debut, ran second last of 10 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Cowboy carrying 58.5kg at $23.30. Drawn awkwardly today and is unlikely to threaten. |
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GHOST IN TH'CASTLE
WAYNE LARSEN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W D LARSEN Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pact carrying 54.5kg at $97.50. Needs more time. |
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EDGE OF GLORY
CHRIS WOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T FORLONG & J JONES At debut, ran last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 970m, 13 len behind Ebony Gem carrying 56.5kg at $20.60. Hard to see her featuring. |
8 JOE DOYLE |
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