Tauranga 01 Nov 2025
GOING: G(4)
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SUPER LIQUOR 1200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Expecting Erin Go Bragh to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. ERIN GO BRAGH (4) was close up in some handy fields earlier in the year, and will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. His trial form is strong leading into this fresh-up assignment, and for us, he is the one to beat. KITTY FLASH (6) was good enough to be G2 placed twice as a 3-year-old, and her lead-up trial form suggests that she has not taken a backward step since then. Craig Grylls returns to the saddle, and they should go close to winning this fresh up. MALMAISON (1) did not fire fresh up and probably needed the run, especially now that he is a year older. He will improve quickly with racing, and he can figure in the top 4 here. HAVE A CRACK (8) franked an impressive fresh up win on the poly track at Cambridge with an even better victory at Ellerslie 8 weeks ago. The hat-trick beckons. NICCONI COUNTY (2) can mix his form, but when right, he is up to winning a race like this. He won a recent trial, and will be ready to rumble fresh up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Erin Go Bragh to be a big chance in a nice field.
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| 1 | 110x0 |
MALMAISON
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG TE AKAU IN FULL BLOOM RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Second run back. First-up after 10 months 12th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 60.5kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Matamata on June 5 2024 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Sea A Penny carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Fitter for that hitout and has plenty of scope for improvement. |
11 O P BOSSON |
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| 2 | 6717x |
NICCONI COUNTY
J & R VANCE 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG MRS J K & R D VANCE Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Ellerslie April 19 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel with 57kg at $27.40. Previously first up; second last of 14 at Ellerslie November 30 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Twain carrying 56.5kg at $30.40. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a effective return. |
7 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 3 | 3130x |
AQUILIFER
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG C W KWOK Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp March 22 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Glamour Tycoon carrying 53kg at $33.90. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Ellerslie September 21 2024 over 1300m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Overdrawn carrying 58kg at $8.50. Definitely worth including. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 4 | x123x |
ERIN GO BRAGH
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 2023 BOURBON LANE STABLE NEW ZEALAND LLC, DENNIS E FORSTER, H J CHAPMAN, C J & P E MEAD, A D & MRS C E MOORE, N P RUTHERFORD & G R WILSON Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Te Rapa 3yo SWP April 26 over 1600m, soft track; 1.5 len behind She's A Dealer with 58kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Pukekohe March 21 over 1200m on heavy track defeating She's All That carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Everything points to a bright return. |
4 WIREMU PINN |
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| 5 | 3x25x |
LORD DONOVAN
JOHN WHEELER 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J R WHEELER, J GREEN, G DAWSON & K BARRON Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Trentham October 27 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Belladonna Lily carrying 58kg at $6.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at Hawera October 5 2024 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Marotiri Molly carrying 57kg at $5.50. Draws the inside and shapes as top-three contender. |
1 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 6 | 2720x |
KITTY FLASH
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG DR P CHEN Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ellerslie in the G3 Almanzor Trpy January 25 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 56kg at $7.70. On debut fifth of 8 at Ruakaka in the G3 Nthland Brdrs August 17 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind So Naive carrying 55kg at $8. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature. |
5 C J GRYLLS |
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| 7 | 7119x |
BASEL WARRIOR
JIM COLLETT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG M K LAI Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Te Rapa in the G3 Cmbrdg Brdrs April 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ardalio with 57kg at $70.20. On debut seventh of 10 at Taupo October 11 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Prosegur with 57.5kg at $10.60. Capable of a bold return. |
10 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 8 | lx11 |
HAVE A CRACK
CHAD ORMSBY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S ZAHRA Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Cambridge Synthetic August 8 over 1300m defeating Rocky Marciano carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ellerslie September 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Navy Dreams carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Shapes as a key contender. |
8 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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| 9 | 1463x |
AZEEZLE
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG YULONG INVESTMENT NZ LTD Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 January 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dreamzel carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Mornington 0 - 64 December 11 over 1000m defeating Santasia carrying 57kg at $2. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
8 V A COLGAN |
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| 10 | 4x116 |
ANTON
GLEN OLD 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C & MRS J MORTIMER Most recently 6th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Smart Love carrying 55.5kg at $29.40. The run before that settled well back; won by a head at Cambridge Synthetic September 10 over 1300m defeating Retrostar with 56.5kg at $5.80. Wait until he returns to form. |
2 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 11 | 213x6 |
RENOVATIONS
CODY COLE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG SOCIAL RACING HIGH ADRENALIN SYNDICATE (MGR: BRENT COOPER), ARION EQUINE LTD, P LISSINGTON, J ROWLANDS, C O'REILLY, D MCGREGOR, G WHITHAM Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 55kg at $9.20. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Wanganui May 11 over 1360m in the wet defeating Sheez Dominant with 59kg at $1.80. Second up record is sound and should do much better. |
3 M CAMERON |
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| 12 | 128x1 |
SHE'S ALL THAT
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG LITTLE AVONDALE TRUST, A H ILLSTON, J & P PEARCE, M BURGESS, W PARKINSON, A WHITE, J MCINERNEY, M MCTAMNEY, M SMITH, G, B, A & A PICKERING, J & C SHARP, G SHARMAN, T BROWNE, C & J TURNER, N & G GRANT, R & S WILLIAMS & K PERCY Second run back. First-up after six months won by a head at Te Rapa September 27 over 1200m in the wet defeating Oppenheimer with 57.5kg at $14.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Arawa Park on December 4 over 1230m, 0.5 len behind Elegant Jazz with 55.5kg at $13.70. Back in great shape and is a genuine hope. |
13 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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FINEST HOUR
RALPH MANNING 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R R MANNING Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Bak Da Angel carrying 53.5kg at $43. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Nepheti carrying 54.5kg at $37.90. Useful type but a win doesn't look likely. |
9 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 14 | 071x0 |
BEETLEGEUSE
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Arawa Park on October 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Sicillian carrying 57.5kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Lae Zee carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Unlikely to trouble this field. |
2 JOE DOYLE |
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