AWAPUNI SYNTHETIC   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

SPRAY SPECIALIST LTD 2140m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Oceans Roar is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. SIR MIKKI (1) raced keenly in tight quarters here last time out and had no finish. He is much better than that and is worth another chance. A win would be no surprise. OCEANS ROAR (5) led all the way and clung on by a nose here nearly 2 weeks ago. The extra 440m won't be a problem, and from a better draw, he could take them all the way again. FINAL CHAPTER (2) needed his first 3 starts back from a spell and then put it all together to score easily by over 2 lengths here last time out. He just loves the poly track, and an extra 2.5kg may not be enough to stop him from repeating the dose. MAHOE (3) kicked up to lead here last start but travelled far too keenly and stopped quickly. If he can settle a bit better this time, then he can bounce straight back into the money here. WENEEDASHOCK (4) has not won for some time but ran on late for second here last start. Stick with him. FREE SPIRIT (7) is another who cannot be totally ruled out. JACKAROO (6) should not be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Anything could win, and maybe Free Spirit could be a boilover winner.
1 x5356 SIR MIKKI
LISA LATTA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K N BUCKMAN, S E CROFT, C DUNN, MRS F L & M FEARON, C M GRAY, S J HAYLOCK, MISS L M LATTA, D & G NELSON, R M OPIE, THE LOUISE SYNDICATE, S P WESTBY, J K & R L WILLIAMS & B WISTRAND
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 6 len behind Final Chapter carrying 61kg at $7. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2140m, 5.5 len behind Jack Morrison with 61.5kg at $6.80. Worth following up.
7
AMBER RIDDELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
2 x4581 FINAL CHAPTER
LISA LATTA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
MARGIE PRATT & DESIREE BARLING
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 len at this track July 4 over 2140m defeating Weneedashock with 56kg at $13.30. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2140m, 6 len behind Jack Morrison with 57kg at $14.80. Among the winning hopes on best form.
6
C DELL
PURPLE, BROWN BAND
3 x0528 MAHOE
CLINTON ISDALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C R J ISDALE
At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 9 len behind Final Chapter carrying 57kg at $7.90. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2140m, 3.5 len behind Jack Morrison carrying 56.5kg at $13.70. Rates highly on best efforts and can break back into the winners' list.
3
JEETESH MUDHOO
AQUA, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
4 74032 WENEEDASHOCK
HOWIE MATHEWS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L MATHEWS, P GUEORGIEFF, M COLUMB, P FERRY, MR & MRS STEEL, J HEWETT, I VOISEY, C SIMPSON, V STELLA, J WOOD, A HAMILTON, R KEALL, S REA & R KAI
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 2.25 len behind Final Chapter carrying 54.5kg at $16.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2140m, 5 len behind Jack Morrison carrying 54.5kg at $12.50. Made headway last time. One of the main hopes.
5
LIAM KAURI
DEEP SLATE BLUE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 881 OCEANS ROAR
ILONE KELLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K B LARGE & EST LATE D LEAMY
Most recently won by a nose at this track July 4 over 1700m defeating A Sensible Prince carrying 53.5kg at $11.70. The run before that 8th of 11 at Hawera on May 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind War Queen carrying 58.5kg at $26.70. Can go back-to-back.
2
JIM CHUNG
GREEN, WHITE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
6 18x63 JACKAROO
GENE ANDREW
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
GENE ANDREW, MARK ANDREW
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1700m, 6 len behind Jack Morrison carrying 55.5kg at $16.30. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 2140m, 3.5 len behind Final Chapter with 55.5kg at $26.90. Each way chance.
1
BRUNO QUEIROZ
ROYAL BLUE AND LIME GREEN HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP
7 6x680 FREE SPIRIT
HOWIE MATHEWS
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M L COLUMB, P J FERRY, C M GRAY, P GUEORGIEFF, A R HAMILTON, J M HEWETT, R KAI, MRS L A MATHEWS, J PERKS, J A & W STEEL, V STELLA, I R M VOISEY & J W WOOD
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1700m, 6 len behind Victortheinflictor with 54kg at $21.30. Before that second last of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1700m, 8 len behind Jack Morrison with 52kg at $8.70. Has ability and can bounce back.
4
M HUDSON
DARK SLATE BLUE, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES, CAP, DARK SLATE BLUE QUARTERS