Otaki 19 Dec 2025
GOING: S(6)
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KEEP IT SIMPLE MAIDEN 2100m Track: SOFT 7 Out 3m |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Vanrio leading the way. VICKEZZMARGAUX (7) has needed time to mature, and she looks set for her best season yet as a 5-year-old. She made up a lot of ground when finishing third at Whanganui nearly 3 weeks ago, and in a modest field, she is the one to beat for us. CHELSEA ROSE (6) has been steadily building up her fitness and confidence in 3 starts back from a spell. She can secure a spot closer than normal here, and if the pace is genuine, then she can run into a top 4 placing this time. BILLY (2) ended up getting too far out of his ground at Tauherenikau 9 days ago, and ran on too late for sixth. He was third there before that, and is right in this. Each-way. VANRIO (3) just battled at Waipukurau when resuming from a spell on a day when they were not running on at all. The extra 500m is the key, and he will be a sharp improver at odds. RICHARD FARRELL (4) was another who battled on late at Waipukurau nearly 5 weeks ago. He won't lack fitness, and is well worth including in any top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vanrio each-way value.
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MALIBU
JOSHUA SHAW 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG EST LATE C H ROSE Last start 2nd of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Shockiff with 58.5kg at $21.90. The race before that 6th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $33.10. Won't be far away. |
4 J K RIDDELL |
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BILLY
KEVIN MYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J & R D SOUTHEY Last start 6th of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Shockiff with 58.5kg at $7.90. Before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 2200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Barbie Doll with 58.5kg at $6.10. Certainly worth another chance. |
9 AMBER RIDDELL |
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VANRIO
FRASER AURET 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS K A & M D COURTNEY, GRACE COURTNEY, P G & MRS P M DRUMMOND, P B JOHNSTON, MRS A T & W A FLIPP, V MILLAR, G L HARVEY, R T COOPER Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 14 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Thrilling with 58.5kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Waverley Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Lucid Dream with 58kg at $7.90. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
1 C DELL |
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RICHARD FARRELL
SUZY GORDON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG REX & ANN DAWKINS, TAKARO NO.4 SYNDICATE & SUZY GORDON Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 10 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 56.5kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Woodville on November 2 over 2100m, slow going 2 len behind Not So Unusual carrying 58.5kg at $12.40. He can make amends. |
6 BRUNO QUEIROZ |
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ZEDDIANI
GENE ANDREW 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG MARK ANDREW Racing well recently. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Shockiff with 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 56.5kg at $16.60. Top-three contender. |
2 JIM CHUNG |
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CHELSEA ROSE
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG CHELSEA ROSE SYNDICATE Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Platinum Goddess with 56.5kg at $7.10. Before that 5th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 2100m, 8 len behind Platinum Tyche carrying 56.5kg at $11. Can turn things around. |
8 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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VICKEZZMARGAUX
JOHN BARY 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG T V RIDER Third-up today. First-up got back early 5th of 9 at Tauherenikau on November 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Merrilegs carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. Last start 3rd of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Platinum Goddess with 56.5kg at $6.40. Fitter now and making headway. Progressive type who rates among the leading hopes. |
3 KELLY MYERS |
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SHES WONDERING
J J RAYNER 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S B GUDSELL Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 1340m, slow going 3 len behind Tommy Star carrying 56.5kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Girl Talk with 55kg at $36.90. Sure to be thereabouts. |
5 L T HEMI |
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WOOING TREE
JAMES WALLACE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ARDSLEY STUD LTD Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1600m, on heavy track; 28 len behind He's All Fabulous with 56.5kg at $14.90. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at Trentham on January 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Royal Sovereigns with 55.5kg at $18.40. Ran 3rd in a trial at Woodville over 1250m on November 3. Expecting a positive return. |
7 K R HERCOCK |
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EVERMORE
TRUDY & VAUGHAN KEEGAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG BELL BROOKE RACING STABLES Last start second last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Brave Rebel carrying 56.5kg at $27.50. The run before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Justice For All carrying 57.5kg at $99.10. Others preferred. |
10 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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