Woodville   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES 1200m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 2m from 1600m to 1200m, remainder True  

Fast pace assured with Oscar, Silent Bid and Melkor leading the charge. OSCAR (1) has been five times placed in his last five runs. Swimmer so far. Drawn out, but he will attract some good still backing here. Include everywhere. GOOD CRAIC (10) is a six times placed mare. She can handle dry and wet ground. Quinella and trifecta must in this field. IT'S AMELIA (11) is well drawn in this to resume. Trial second earlier this month. Can fire fresh-up. Tote will be very telling. JAMAICA BAY (2) he has been four times placed. He can handle dry and wet ground. Not out of this at all. SWISS BELT (12) is better than one placing shows. Awkward draw. Place or first four hope in this line-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oscar and Good Craic are win wagers.
1 33222 OSCAR
JO RATHBONE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G J LAMBERT
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Pinhook with 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; nose behind Palmarow carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Five times placed in last five runs. Swimmer so far. Drawn out but he will attract some good still backing here. Include everywhere.
14
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK,RED BRACES,STRIPES SLEEVES
2 38368 JAMAICA BAY
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J R CAMERON & D L ZIGAL
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 58.5kg at $13.10. The run before that 6th of 8 at Waverley on March 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Two Sigma carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Has been four times placed. He can handle dry and wet ground. Not out of this at all.
8
NAVY,GOLD EPAULETTES,SLEEVES,STRIPES CAP
3 0x CHARMING EMPEROR
K R HERCOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
LLANHENNOCK TRUST
Only one run when 10th of 12 at Tauranga on November 4 2023 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind December with 57kg at $41.50. New stable now. Wide gate. Will be paying plenty.
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K R HERCOCK
BLACK, GOLD FLEUR DE LYS, QUARTERS CAP
4 0x8x6 JUSTADUDE
AARON BIDLAKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MISS T HALL & M YOUNG
Last outing 6th of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dazz carrying 55.5kg at $30.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 6 over 1200m, slow going 24 len behind Sesimbra carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. Fresh up run for a new yard was modest. Improver. Sure to be still paying plenty.
6
CRYSTAL LINDSAY
BLACK,YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES
5 OUR CHILL
RAYMOND CONNORS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
RAYMON CONNORS, MARK CONNORS, ERIS CONNORS
First starter. Four-year-old gelding by Embellish out of Our Sista. Unplaced in his only trial on March 25 at Foxton over 1000m. Drawn well. The tote will be most telling.
4
MADAN SINGH
GREEN, PINK SASH, ARMBANDS
6 8x SILENT BID
DAVID JENSEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
STEPHEN A LUEY, DAVID B P JENSEN & JOHN BRADLEY
Only one run when ran last of 8 at Waverley on September 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Leinster carrying 54.5kg at $21.20. Has been placed in two trials of late. Ace barrier. Not the worst.
1
ASHVIN MUDHOO
ORANGE,PURPLE STAR,ORANGE SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS,CAP
7 5409x BRILLIANT BATTLE
KURTIS PERTAB
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS T PERTAB
Dual acceptor. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Otaki on November 3 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Vanish with 57.5kg at $8.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway September 14 over 990m, in the wet; 12 len behind Jetalal carrying 56kg at $9.80. Trial second earlier this month. Speedy type. Not out of this if run here.
10
INDIGO, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES, INDIGO STRIPES, CAP
8 BACKYARD BILLY
PETER DIDHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
TERRY & JANE LINES, CONNOR LINES
Gelding by El Roca making his first appearance. Twice trialled and been unplaced in both of them. Dam has left the full brother and sisters El Noir (3 wins) and Ruffhouse Rosie (3 wins). Drawn wide.
13
TONI DAVIES
WHITE ,STYLISED LOGO, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
9 JAEGER
ROBBIE PATTERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
DR J R O'BRIEN
Dual acceptor. First starter by Time Test out of Waiana Gold. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions.
9
BLACK, WHITE FIVE DIAMONDS, PINK ARMBANDS, CAP
10 37824 GOOD CRAIC
LISA LATTA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G J MCNAE, T & C SCOTT, J & R WILLIAMS, B DUNLOP, T BEHRNS, K BROWN, S RYAN, A COLLETT, B BIRD, D ATKINSON, G BARKLA, J CRONE, S JENNINGS, B CHRISTOPHER, K ATTRILL & D CAMPBELL, M & F FEARON, M & C FERGUS
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 56.5kg at $13.10. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Hawera on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tullamore Dew carrying 55.5kg at $17.20. Six times placed mare. She can handle dry and wet ground. Quinella and trifecta must.
5
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
PURPLE, BROWN BAND, PURPLE CAP
11 4646x IT'S AMELIA
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS M P DARBY & MRS J H HOLLAND
Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Wanganui January 20 over 1340m, 6 len behind Gold Card carrying 56.5kg at $5.30. First up last campaign third of 7 at Awapuni Synthetic September 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Poppy's Girl carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Well drawn in this. Trial second earlier this month. Can fire fresh up.
2
L T HEMI
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE DIAMONDS, SLEEVES
12 96546 SWISS BELT
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K & MRS K A GRAY & HAYDEE SYNDICATE
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Palmarow carrying 54.5kg at $15. The run before that 4th in a small field at Waverley on March 19 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Procul Boy with 54.5kg at $5.20. Better than one placing shows. Awkward draw. Place or first four hope.
7
COURTNEY BARNES
YELLOW, BLUE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPES, BLUE CAP, COLLAR
13 800x NADEEM'S PEACH
SHANE BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M J & R D SOUTHEY
Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track August 11 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Hokitika Bell with 53.5kg at $114.60. On debut ran last of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic July 5 over 1000m, 11 len behind Callada carrying 56.5kg at $18.20. Poor so far. Best draw today. She has had two trials for a third and a fourth. Will be at long odds.
3
LIAM KAURI
WHITE, BROWN YOKE, HALVES SLEEVES, STARS CAP,COLLAR
14 95x FLYING ANGEL
PATRICK CAMPBELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A P SMITH
Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Otaki February 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Detrimental carrying 54kg at $11.10. On debut ran last of 9 at Waverley January 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dramatic Miss with 55kg at $11. Trial third earlier this month. Bred to win more than once.
12
JIM CHUNG
WHITE, PURPLE HOOPS, PURPLE ARMBANDS, PURPLE CAP
15 545x9 WAFT
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M BADDILEY, MRS J M BEAMISH, R T COOPER, P PENMAN & R S J WILLS
First-up after six months 9th of 14 at Trentham on April 12 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sharp Enough with 56kg at $22. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Phar Lap Racecourse on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Kaiseda with 55.5kg at $8.10. Improver on fresh up run. Wide draw. Not too bad in last two runs before a spell.
15
YUGA OKUBO
WHITE,BLACK BRACES,ORANGE SLEEVES,BLACK HOOPS,ORANGE CAP,BLACK STRIPES
16 3 MELKOR
CLINTON ISDALE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
LISA O'SHEA
Dual acceptor. Was at long odds at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at Waverley on April 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Powerofpersuasion carrying 57.5kg at $32.10. Drawn out in this. Threat if run here. Also in R3.
11
AQUA BLUE ,WHITE DIAMOND BAND