Rotorua 12 Oct 2025
GOING: H(8)
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ARAWA PARK HOTEL ROTORUA 1400m Track: SOFT7 True |
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Solid tempo headed by Beetlegeuse and Sweetazme. LITTERAL (9) broke through for a deserved maiden in at Matamata a month ago, scoring by a length on a heavy track. The extra 200m here is no problem, and she can kick on with the job now. SICILLIAN (10) won her maiden second up, and then was tested in G3 company before having a spell. She will definitely be one to watch in this field, especially if the money comes for her. SWEETAZME (18) is a promising 5-year-old trained on the course, which is a big plus. Include. PRINCIPLED (7) will strip fitter second up after a solid effort when resuming 4 weeks ago. A wide will actually be a bonus today, and he can figure in the top 4. JUST A TIPPLE (4) ran a much better race when runner-up at Matamata 8 days ago. He has a fitness edge and could take some pegging back again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sweetazme each way claims.
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HAKKINEN
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG TE AKAU FLYING FINN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby March 8 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Willydoit with 57kg at $9.10. On debut second of 11 at Te Aroha December 8 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind Coincidental carrying 57kg at $11.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
19 SAM MCNAB |
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DRAMATIC MISS
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J BISHOP, J FAAMALEPE, E FALCONER,C A & M J GALLAGHER, B JOHNSON, J MILLS, MISSION DOWNS TRUST, K O'BRIEN, M OLSEN, D PLATT, S PLATT, T & L ROSS, B SUTTON, C SWAP, R DES BARRES & D DES BARRES Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 16 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Arabian Songbird with 55.5kg at $6.90. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 54kg at $3.70. Racing well. One of the main contenders. |
14 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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BEETLEGEUSE
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Ruakaka June 28 over 1600m slow track defeating Embossed with 57.5kg at $39.30. Previously first up; 12th of 16 at Ellerslie 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind Matzden with 55.5kg at $26.20. Expected to be forward enough to run well while fresh as he has done before. |
10 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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JUST A TIPPLE
GAVIN OPIE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG GAVIN OPIE, K A OPIE, MALKIT GOLDIE SINGH, DARREN CONDER, STEVE GORE, PAUL STEWART, PAUL TOWNSEND, HAROLD MCGALL & MIKE PRIEST Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Matamata on October 4 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Afterglo carrying 57.5kg at $9.30. Before that 9th of 11 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1600m, in the wet; 11 len behind Pegasus carrying 58kg at $7.70. Hard to imagine a top-three finish. |
9 WIREMU PINN |
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FLYING GIB
Moira & Kieran Murdoch 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G J LINDSAY & M D N WALLACE Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Ruakaka on August 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Tuxedo carrying 53kg at $28. Second-up 9th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Kaimai Queen carrying 53kg at $29.80. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
8 AMBER RIDDELL |
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SEXY AND I MOET
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG HEELS & HOOVES SYNDICATE #2 Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 14 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Celestial Wonder with 54kg at $22.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ellerslie on March 8 over 1400m, slow going head behind Francee with 57.5kg at $6.90. Rates a chance and should improve. |
17 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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PRINCIPLED
PAUL RICHARDS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG RICHARDS RACING LTD Second-up. First-up after 11 months got back early 5th of 8 at Te Rapa on September 14 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Smart Love with 55kg at $9.90. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sha Tin on November 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Joyful Prosperity carrying 60kg at $103. Fitter but others are better placed. |
14 JOE DOYLE |
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LIFE OF RILEY
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG SIR PETER VELA At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Waverley on September 28 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Stella Success with 57kg at $3.10. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ruakaka on September 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Dancing Dream carrying 57kg at $10.40. Key chance and expected to run well. |
13 C J GRYLLS |
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LITTERAL
KEN & BEV KELSO 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.0 len at Matamata September 12 over 1200m in the wet defeating Perfectly Set with 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on August 13 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Life Of Riley with 57.5kg at $2.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SICILLIAN
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MRS J M & R K BATTEN, BBOP SYNDICATE, W N CAMPBELL, FOREST PARTNERSHIP, D & D R FOX, HAWRIDGE DEVELOPMENTS LTD, B & J B HEENEY Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Trentham in the G3 Eulogy Stakes December 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Leica Lucy with 56.5kg at $17.80. On debut fourth of 11 at Pukekohe October 16 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Levakia carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Looks all set for a bright return. |
6 CORENTIN BERGE |
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SNEAK PEEK
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG R A CARTER, B KENDALL, DR P H MITCHELL, 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FOSTER, L D & B M PETTIFER Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. Pukekohe April 23 over 2100m in the wet defeating Denver with 56kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 13 at Matamata March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sperlari with 57kg at $22.30. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
11 COURTNEY BARNES |
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LITTLE DARLING
GAVIN OPIE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS K J & K J R MOLD At the latest run won by a long-neck at Te Aroha September 19 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Fracas with 67kg at $6.90. The race before that 6th of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, 8 len behind Top Dollar carrying 56.5kg at $71.70. Might just find this a bit too tough. |
12 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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LIVE ON AIR
DANICA GUY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A S BYRON & MRS G V GUY Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on April 13 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Boss 'N' Highheels carrying 57kg at $17.10. Solid top-three chance. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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RETURN MESSAGE
STEPHEN RALPH 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG RALPH THOROUGHBREDS LTD Last start from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Just Call Me Jonny carrying 52.5kg at $80. The run before that ran last of 8 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind King William carrying 52kg at $15.80. Looks tested against this line-up. |
5 ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE |
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OUTER FOCUS
KEVIN MYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J M MCGIVEN & DR J D O'FLAHERTY Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway July 19 over 1600m, in the wet; 16 len behind Zanzibar carrying 59kg at $6.10. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway May 24 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Dollybird carrying 57.5kg at $13.30. Capable of a bold showing. |
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OUR JASMINE
SCOTT WENN 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG SCOTT WENN, ALLAN OLIVER & TRUDY OLIVER & BARBARA WENN Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 1550m, 15 len behind El Zoro with 55kg at $17.30. The race before that ran last of 10 at Te Aroha on September 19 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Shivoo with 66kg at $20. Looking to others. |
1 SAGE DURIC |
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KORO'S PRINCESS
GAVIN OPIE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P J CAREY, J M HEMA, RENAE HARMAN, DREW BOADEN, K GARRETT, R & A CRADDOCK, ELTON SMYTHE, SHARLENE CULLEN, KERRIE OPIE & JUST US SYNDICATE Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 13 at Te Aroha on September 21 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Soaring Pengshan with 65.5kg at $35.10. Second-up 5th of 9 at Tauranga on October 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Marigold with 54kg at $16.70. Has the job ahead. |
4 GEORGE ROOKE |
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SWEETAZME
R K FLEMING 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG MS H M FLEMING, MR R K FLEMING, MR S M MAGEE, MISS J F MAGEE, MR M D FLEMING & MS D M FLEMING Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind She's All That carrying 60kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on August 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; neck behind Mo Charaid carrying 60kg at $6.40. Well placed. Can atone. |
7 V A COLGAN |
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MISTER MEANER
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P DROMGOOL Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 15 at Ellerslie on September 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Texas carrying 58.5kg at $8.40. Before that 3rd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 29 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind Emmy Dazzler with 55kg at $2.90. Low draw and expected to go well. |
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