Otaki 30 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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INTOWIN HANDICAP 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Great Escape or Charm Zafarm to lead the small field. BRIGIT (6) did not stretch out on a very testing track at New Plymouth last week, but did not take too much out of herself, which is why she is backing up a week later. A more looser track will suit her, and she is well worth another chance. GREAT ESCAPE (5) capped off some solid form with a well deserved win at Waverley 3 weeks ago. She has been patiently handled, and should continue to progress through the grades, especially while the tracks are wet. AMAZING SON (4) resumed with a narrowly beaten second fresh up at Woodville, and then bolted home by 4 lengths at Woodville 2 weeks ago over 1200m. The extra 200m is ideal, and he can take the next step immediately. ROCKING (2) can make the most of the pole position, and she is a top 4 hope. CHARM ZAFARM (7) will have no fitness concerns now, and she can spice some combos with a peak effort in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brigit will be hard to beat.
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SOTIRIO
MATTHEW EALES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G C ARNOTT, D C, K B & MRS K M BENSON, J D DRUCE, K EDMONDS, MRS F L & M FEARON, GREENSIDE SYNDICATE, C A IRONSIDE, J LESLIE, W MCLEA, J G ROSS, K G TOWERS, ZEPHYR SYNDICATE & EST LATE J A ROACHE At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Hawera on July 11 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind He's Lucid carrying 58.5kg at $9.90. Before that ran second last in a small field at Trentham on July 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Farravallo with 54kg at $9. Going well and is one of the genuine hopes. |
4 L T HEMI |
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ROCKING
DONNA LOGAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG GERALD HARVEY Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at Tauranga June 27 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Transaction carrying 51kg at $3. The start before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Erin Go Bragh with 55.5kg at $11.30. Expect another forward showing. |
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SHEAF
KEVIN MYERS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M D N WALLACE Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Tauherenikau March 22 over 2050m, soft track; 6 len behind Psyclone carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Previously first up; second last of 13 at Trentham October 26 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Wingman carrying 54.5kg at $49.70. Has claims if presented on song. |
5 LILY SUTHERLAND |
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AMAZING SON
LISA LATTA 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T LOVERIDGE & L LATTA Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Brigit carrying 58kg at $7.90. Second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Hawera July 11 over 1200m in the wet defeating Brady carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Solid top-three hope. |
2 WIREMU PINN |
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GREAT ESCAPE
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M ARNOTT, M BAYLEY, A J, MRS G P & MRS S FELL, GOODWOOD STUD LTD (MANAGER: W P FELL), DR R J ISAACS, MRS K A MYERS, DR J C NEALE, D & MRS L RUSSELL Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Waverley July 4 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Our Akashinga carrying 58kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Woodville on June 19 over 1200m, on rain affected going; head behind Brigit with 58kg at $4.60. Leading player again. |
7 KELLY MYERS |
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BRIGIT
ALLAN SHARROCK 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MRS K M STANLEY Most recently ran second last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Bella Timing carrying 53kg at $6.30. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Woodville June 19 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Amazing Son with 55kg at $7.80. Hard to go past in this suitable contest. |
6 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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CHARM ZAFARM
TAWHITI HINA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M K DRAVITZKI Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway on July 18 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Jungle Love carrying 54.5kg at $19.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at Waverley on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Bonnard with 54kg at $36.10. Has ability and is ready to make amends. |
3 JIM CHUNG |
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