Taupo 10 Oct 2025
GOING: S(7)
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MCLEOD HIABS 1100m Track: SOFT 6 Out 2m |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. ZIVOU (1) tried hard on debut when finishing second as an odds-on favourite over 970m at Cambridge on the poly track a month ago. The extra 130m is what he wants, and he can set the record straight this time. Follow your money. KING'S ENGLISH (2) was well-supported on debut, finishing third and not far off the winner over 1200m at this track. He is bred to be good and will be eyeing up some richer targets in the spring. Hard to beat in this. MAZINO (9) showed plenty of promise as a juvenile and ended his last campaign with an eighth over 1400m in stakes class at Te Rapa. He cruised home to score in a recent trial, and even though there are some smart types in this, he will still be among the hardest to hold out. GENERAL MENARI (4) is by Menari, making his debut for the O'Sullivan/Scott stable. He won the latest of his 3 public trials and will be ready to rumble. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zivou is the one to beat, but the smart King's English won't be far away.
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ZIVOU
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 10 over 970m, 1.3 len behind Passiflora carrying 56kg at $2.40. Can break through this time. |
6 WARREN KENNEDY |
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KING'S ENGLISH
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG TE AKAU 2024 SYDNEY STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Scolera carrying 56kg at $2.50. Rates highly and can go to the next level. |
9 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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WAVE RULER
STUART MANNING 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J MCFLINN, R MOORCOCK, C GOOD, A MCFLINN & BILL MCFLINN Most recently ran last of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Rising Star carrying 56.5kg at $10.10. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Matamata on September 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Quondo with 56.5kg at $7.90. Sure to be prominent. |
3 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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GENERAL MENARI
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MARK & TANIA STRATFORD Three-year-old gelding making debut by Menari out of Wrapsody. Won a trial over 1000m at Arawa Park on September 16. Looks a winning chance on debut. |
1 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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HALO'S FIRE
MARK FORBES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J RUSSELL Gelding by Time Test on debut. Won a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Looks set to run well. |
10 JOE DOYLE |
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LUCKY DICE
KELLY VAN DYK 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG PRIMA PARK BLOODSTOCK LTD Three-year-old gelding (Deep Field - Icedginger). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Cambridge over 1100m on September 23. Looks a capable type and will be competitive. |
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ALIZARIN
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED, FASCINATING FILLIES SYNDICATE, MRS C FRANICH, K GIBBONS, W J JOHNSTON, C A LEISHMAN, B B MCCULLUM ONZM, S P PINFOLD, MRS C & H WAKELIN Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 13 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Varjak with 57.5kg at $11.60. When resuming last campaign 6th of 8 at Te Aroha on February 12 over 1150m, 7 len behind Lodi Dodi with 57.5kg at $9.50. Finished seventh in a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
4 V A COLGAN |
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ROCKMAN
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Jumped at long odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Rising Star carrying 57.5kg at $27. May need more time. |
8 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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MAZINO
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GO RACING PERFECTO SYNDICATE (MGR: ALBERT BOSMA) Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Te Rapa in the LR May 3 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Towering Vision with 55kg at $7. On debut second of 9 at Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Little Black Dress with 54kg at $7.80. Expected to be in the finish. |
5 GEORGE ROOKE |
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BURNERPHONE
BENJAMIN KING 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J LAMBERT, R LAMBERT, FOXHILL THOROUGHBREDS PARTNERSHIP, W & E JONES, J SINCLAIR, BEV & SUE RITCHIE, J LEONG, JOSH CHETTLEBURGH, DANIEL HALL Three-year-old filly (Microphone - Nahema). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Arawa Park over 800m on September 16. Use the market as a guide. |
11 C J GRYLLS |
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SHINIQUA
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG GRAEME HUNT, ANN REEVES & PETER HUNT Three-year-old filly making debut by Hello Youmzain out of Kabuki. Won a barrier trial at Ellerslie over 800m September 9 then followed up with a Was second in a Cambridge barrier trial over 1100m September 23. Keep safe after some solid trial form. |
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APOTHEOSIS
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SIR PETER VELA Three-year-old filly (Vadamos - Quintessentially) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Fifth over 900m in a Cambridge trial on September 23. Wait and see what she can do. |
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DONITA ROSE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R W TUTTY, M D FARQUHAR, R J TUTTY & J FARQUHAR Filly by Contributer facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in an Arawa Park trial over 800m on September 16. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
12 WIREMU PINN |
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TOO DARN SWEET
SAM MYNOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG THE SUNLIGHT TRUST Filly by Too Darn Hot on debut. Runner-up in a Cambridge trial over 900m on September 23. Use the market as your best guide. |
2 M CAMERON |
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