Otaki 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP 2200m Track: SOFT 5 True |
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Strong tempo with Highly Lethal, Hey Hey Hey and Quid leading the way. HELLUVAH RETURN (1) was well ridden to score at Waverley a week ago, and while she is holding her form, she can cope with a busy schedule. This field is no harder, and if she can cope with her weight rise, then she can win again. DANJURO (2) fought on gamely for third on a heavy track at Waipukurau nearly 3 weeks ago over 1600m. He strips fitter second up, and the extra 500m will suit him. Hard to beat in this. QUID (3) is a very handy hurdler who still retains plenty of dash on the flat, and his fresh up effort for second at Whanganui 4 weeks ago was full of merit. He has winning form on the course, and he has also won second up in the past. He can go one better here. HIGHLY LETHAL (6) can be hard to catch, and he whacked away fairly here last time out when finishing last of 6 over 2100m. He has the pole position, and he is worth another chance at good odds. GREY INVADOR (9) is a stablemate of the fourth pick, who is just as much of an enigma. His best is definitely good enough. SUGGESTED PLAY: Helluvah Return can win again.
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HELLUVAH RETURN
GARY VILE 7YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG A G, D J, I R, & N A CORBETT, K M CVITANOVICH, P W HUMPHREY, P L SCOTT, G B SHANNON, P SCOTT, P B ANDERSON, D F SCOTT, R PATCHING, N EAMES, M E SINCLAIR, J W HARE, WISHUWEREINIT SYDNICATE & G VILE Last start won by 3 len at Waverley May 9 over 2200m defeating Kick On with 54kg at $7.70. The start before that 5th of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Damiano with 55kg at $7.40. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. |
5 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 2 | 720x3 |
DANJURO
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG EXEMPT BLOODSTOCK LTD, GILLESPIE BLOODSTOCK LTD, P G HUMPHRIES, G W HUNT, C S TERRY & TREMAINE CENTRAL LTD Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Waipukurau on April 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Bonnard carrying 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track September 26 over 2100m in heavy going defeating King Khan with 54kg at $3.70. Further improvement in store. |
6 KAVISH CHOWDHOORY |
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| 3 | 240x2 |
QUID
KEVIN MYERS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M D N WALLACE Second run back. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Damiano carrying 57kg at $7.70. Previously second-up won by a nose at Arawa Park May 10 2025 over 2200m in heavy going defeating Cast Of Diamonds with 60kg at $5.60. Going well and should be in the finish again. |
9 KELLY MYERS |
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| 4 | 61361 |
INDIAN PACIFIC
GEOFF HAIGH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ANGLESEA STUD Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.4 len at this track April 24 over 2100m in heavy going defeating Early One's with 58kg at $9.70. The race before that 6th of 11 at Trentham on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Surround Sound with 58.5kg at $24.60. Shapes up nicely. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 5 | 90x33 |
SO CALL ME
KEVIN MYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG ETERNAL OPTIMISTS SYNDICATE & K T MYERS Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on April 24 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Donnybrook carrying 53kg at $13.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on May 10 over 3000m, slow going 7 len behind Never Look Back carrying 66kg at $5.70. Going well. Will be about the money. |
8 LIAM KAURI |
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| 6 | 81746 |
HIGHLY LETHAL
BRENDON MCDERMOTT 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG T P G & K A FERREIRA, MRS KIM ROBINSON, D MCDERMOTT, K BROWN, MISS A YOUNG, T W MCDERMOTT, B ROBINSON, MISS C CROMARTY & J DORGAN Last start ran last in a small field at this track on April 24 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Donnybrook with 54kg at $5.60. The race before that 4th of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Damiano with 56kg at $5.80. Finished sixth last start over 2100m at this track when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. |
1 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 28120 |
EARLY ONE'S
HOWIE MATHEWS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG COLYTON ROAD HOLDINGS LTD, TRISTAN GORDON, TAIMA KOMENE, STEVEN KOMENE, ARIA SMALL, DEBORAH & DARRELL LARDNER At the latest run second last of 11 at Waverley on May 9 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Lostcause carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on April 24 over 2100m, on heavy track; 0.4 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Certainly worth another chance. |
3 M HUDSON |
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| 8 | 66237 |
STRINGLINE
CYDNE EVANS 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I R WATERS Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Waverley on May 9 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Lostcause with 58kg at $6.40. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Woodville on April 29 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Rusty Lane with 54.5kg at $4.10. Definite winning chance. Can bounce back. |
2 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 9 | 04366 |
GREY INVADOR
BRENDON MCDERMOTT 5YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG MRS KIM ROBINSON, C J DODDS, K BROWN & MISS A YOUNG, T W MCDERMOTT, D MCDERMOTT, A & C MCDERMOTT, T P G & K A FERREIRA, W HENDERSON & J DORGAN Last start struggled in the run home; 6th of 8 at Waverley on May 9 over 2200m, 10 len behind Helluvah Return carrying 53kg at $14.90. Before that second last of 7 at Wanganui on April 18 over 2060m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Damiano with 54kg at $8.50. Strong contender on his best form. |
10 JIM CHUNG |
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| 10 | 778x7 |
HEY HEY HEY
WAYNE MOOREHEAD 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG H B A & K M BUCK, S J COLE, MS M K FOWLER, MISS C N & L MCKEE, S & W S MOOREHEAD, M B RYAN & D X SUTCH-COLEMAN Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 7 at Tauherenikau on May 3 over 2050m, 13 len behind Relentless with 53kg at $22. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Wanganui on May 11 2025 over 3000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Never Look Back carrying 65kg at $59.20. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
7 TONI DAVIES |
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