Tauherenikau   03 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

THE FARRIERS BAR AND EATERY/HORSESHOE TAPROOM 1000m

Track: Good 4     True  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. BRUTIFUL LASS (5) has gone close to winning a race, and her last start in the spring resulted in a narrowly beaten second at Waverley. She will be a lot stronger now, and her recent trial at Foxton was very good. If she doesn't get bottled away from her inside draw over a trip that is short of her best, then she is the one to beat. PRESENCE OF MIND (8) fought on gamely for sixth in a stronger field at Ellerslie just over 4 weeks ago, and can in this company with less weight to carry, she should go close to winning. SWIFFTY (7) improved again from a fresh up fourth to finish a neck back in second at Whanganui nearly 4 weeks ago. She meets some promising types here, but she is still a sound each-way chance. ODDS AND ENDS (1) resumed with a solid effort for second at Waverley, and with some natural improvement, he can run into the money again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brutiful Lass to win.
1 300x2 ODDS AND ENDS
TONY COLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
WOBURN FARM
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Waverley on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Wailea carrying 58kg at $8.80. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Te Aroha on November 11 over 1150m, slow going 14 len behind Sibling Rivalry carrying 57.5kg at $12.60. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat.
11
J K RIDDELL
BLACK, GOLD STRONG BLOODSTOCK,GOLD SEAMS, BLACK CAP, GOLD SEAMS
2 JAY
HAMISH AURET
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
HAMISH & RACHEL AURET
Gelding by Swiss Ace on debut. Won a Foxton trial over 850m on April 14. Big chance to make an immediate impact.
5
L T HEMI
WHITE,BLACK ROSE,SLEEVES
3 7906x CAN JOHNNY BE GOOD
DAVID JENSEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P SHANNON, D JENSEN, J BRADLEY, C BARBER, B COLEBROOK, M JORDAN & S ELLIS
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic May 25 over 1700m, 10 len behind Wal carrying 58.5kg at $6.60. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at Trentham April 12 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sharp Enough carrying 58kg at $20.60. Others make much more appeal.
8
LIAM KAURI
ORANGE,BLACK STAR, ARMBANDS,CAP
4 GIFT OF THE GAV
ADAM SCOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A G & P J TENNANT
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Wyndspelle out of Megeve. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Foxton October 21. Tough assignment.
10
CRYSTAL LINDSAY
BLUE,YELLOW CROWN,SLEEVES,CAP
5 3x22x BRUTIFUL LASS
LISA LATTA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
OLIVER SMITH, HAWKES BAY FOOTY BOYS, JUDITH KING, MARTRISHCHRIS GIRLS, PAUL RIDLEY-SMITH, KATHRYN DONOGHUE, TREVOR REES, GARY HALEY, JOHN ROWLAND, BRIAN KNIGHT, JUDITH RIDLEY-SMITH & ANDY RENNIE
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Waverley November 14 over 1400m, soft track; a neck behind Eizus carrying 55kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second in a small field at Woodville November 2 over 1200m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Our Sniper carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
2
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
PURPLE, BROWN BAND, PURPLE CAP
6 4456x ELEGANT ELLE
ALLEN BAKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
A BAKER, MRS M BURGOYNE, D COLLINS, MRS B & G DAVIS, MRS H & M WRIGHT
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Trentham March 1 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Furiosa carrying 56.5kg at $18. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Trentham September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Turn It Up with 52.5kg at $123.50. Anticipate a bold showing.
4
FLOOR MOERMAN
WHITE, RED BRACES, SLEEVES, CAP
7 6x42 SWIFFTY
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D E TORR
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Waverley on March 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sant Maurici with 53kg at $13.90. Last start 2nd of 8 at Wanganui on April 6 over 1200m, 0.4 len behind Flowers Ember with 56kg at $7.40. Very fit now and a winning chance.
7
ELEN NICHOLAS
BLACK,WHITE CHECKS,RED SASH,BLACK,WHITE CHECKS SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, RED CAP
8 08x36 PRESENCE OF MIND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TE AKAU FRONT OF MIND RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Matamata on March 11 over 1050m, slow going 0.3 len behind My Gabriel carrying 55.5kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Ellerslie on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Utopic Warrior with 56kg at $6. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
3
HAYLEY HASSMAN
ORANGE,BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
9 KARRYN
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S & B GRAY, R FLEETWOOD, B HALL, K OVENS, G SMITH, G MARTIN, M NEILL, S BARNAO, J TREGURTHA, Z HRSTICH, J BELL, T HAWES, B BELL, M BYRNE, R MCGILLIVRAY, G STEWART, R & K POCKLINGTON
Filly by Derryn on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 850m on April 14. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
9
BRUNO QUEIROZ
DENIM, GOLD CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES
10 OFF THE CHARTS
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM & G B ROGERSON
Graeme & Debbie Rogerson trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Impressive winner at her only trial. Promising type who looks ready to make her mark right away.
6
AMBER RIDDELL
RED,NAVY SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS
11 MOLLY'S BELT
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
KATHLEEN ANN GRAY & KEVIN GRAY
Filly by Super Seth on debut. Runner-up in a Foxton trial over 850m on April 14. Tough assignment.
1
ROHAN MUDHOO
DENIM, GOLD CHECKS, STRIPES SLEEVES,CAP
12 PALLENIS
TONY COLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
GERALD HARVEY
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Reliable Man out of Alexandretta. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Tauranga over 1000m. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
13 SHINYUU
DEBORAH PARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MR D H PARRY, MRS D J PARRY, DR T J & R J PARRY, MISS N M PARRY
First-starter by Nadeem out of Shinobi. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. The betting is the best pointer to her chances.
9
JIM CHUNG
RED,DARK GREEN TARTAN