Te Aroha 26 Jul 2026
GOING: H(10)
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THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND JUMPS CARNIVAL 18TH & 20TH SEPTEMBER 3500m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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MONT VENTOUX (2) finished a brave fourth in a better steeple field than this here 3 weeks ago, and he looks to be perfectly placed back in maiden-steeple company. His jumping has improved, and he won't lack fitness, so follow your money. EMPIRE STATE (5) is a stable mate of the second pick, who will also be making his steeple debut. He is peaking at the right time, and has to be respected on an each-way basis. MUSE (8) has been placed 4 times over the steeples, and should now be ready fourth up to show some form again. DOROTHY'S DAUGHTER (9) won a recent jumping trial very easily, and she is usually always running on over the hurdles. She has picked a nice race to make her debut over the bigger fences, and she would not be a shock winner of this race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dorothy's Daughter can win this.
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| 1 | xl477 |
ODYSSEUS
STEPHEN BEATSON 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 68.0KG S C BEATSON & P D JEFFREYS Last outing finished seventh of 10 runners at this track on July 5 over 3500m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Jerricoop carrying 64kg at $18.40. The run before finished seventh of 12 starters at this track on June 21 over 3500m, on heavy track; 34 len behind Lord Spencer carrying 62kg at $21.20. Hard to have on recent efforts. |
8 BRANDON HOLLIDAY |
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| 2 | 55734 |
MONT VENTOUX
RUDY LIEFTING 10YO B/BR GELDING 68.0KG T LOCK, B DAVIES, KAKAPO LODGE LTD, D BEST, R BEST, T PRIEST, G TAYLOR Racing well. Last outing finished fourth of 10 runners at this track on July 5 over 3500m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Jerricoop with 67kg at $3.30. The run before finished third of 7 runners at this track on June 21 over 3100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Jake carrying 69kg at $2.70. Gets a chance to win. Can take this out. |
6 N H DOWNS |
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| 3 | 8863f |
TOUCH O'PARADISE
AARON BIDLAKE 7YO BROWN GELDING 68.0KG GRASSROOTS JUMP TO PARADISE SYNDICATE Last start fell at Woodville on July 12 over 4000m. Start before finished third of 7 starters at Trentham on July 2 over 4000m, in the wet; 23 len behind Saint Bernard with 68kg at $30.20. Looks to have the job ahead. |
1 JAY KOZACZEK |
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| 4 | 0p678 |
ALMALANE
JO RATHBONE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 68.0KG J L RATHBONE & S P HARRISON Last run finished eighth of 11 starters at Woodville on July 12 over 3000m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Juwala with 68kg at $23.60. Start before finished seventh of 8 starters at Awapuni Synthetic on July 3 over 2140m, 4.5 len behind Street Appeal carrying 58.5kg at $9. Has top 4 claims. |
4 HAMISH MC NEILL |
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| 5 | 56x86 |
EMPIRE STATE
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 7YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG GRACE STEWART, CORINA MCDOUGAL, ANGUS NELSON & PAUL NELSON Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished eighth of 9 runners at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, in the wet; 15 len behind Happy Star with 65kg at $13.80. Second run from a spell finished sixth of 11 runners at this track on July 5 over 3100m, on heavy track; 14 len behind My Maebelline Girl carrying 68.5kg at $16.40. Fitter now and making headway every start. Is a top 4 player on his best figures. |
3 ASHLEY DASCOMBE |
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| 6 | x6028 |
TAIKA
P NELSON & C MCDOUGAL 9YO BROWN GELDING 68.0KG K J GARNETT, M & P S NELSON Useful type. Last outing ran last at Woodville on July 12 over 3000m, in the wet; 29 len behind Happy Star carrying 69kg at $12.30. The run before finished second of 8 runners at Te Rapa on June 13 over 3200m, on slow going 1.0 len behind Pacheco carrying 69kg at $8.70. Finds a suitable race and can make amends. |
3 M B GILLIES |
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| 7 | 80545 |
ZEE HEIGHTS
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 6YO BAY GELDING 68.0KG MISS A P REED Last outing couldn't go on with it; finished fifth of 7 starters at Avondale on July 15 over 2100m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Sidetrack with 68.5kg at $9.40. Run before finished fourth of 7 runners at this track on June 21 over 3100m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Weneedashock carrying 66kg at $13.50. Definite winning chance. Right in the mix back over the obstacles. |
2 BELLA OLIVER |
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| 8 | 7x076 |
MUSE
SHELLEY WRIGHT 8YO BAY MARE 66.0KG I G & S WRIGHT Last run finished sixth of 10 runners at this track on July 5 over 3500m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Jerricoop with 64kg at $16.20. Run before got back early finished seventh of 9 starters at Tauranga on June 27 over 2100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Tenfoot Tall with 53.5kg at $70.70. Below par lately but has some claims on best form. |
5 M J ROUSTOBY |
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| 9 | 5x074 |
DOROTHY'S DAUGHTER
NIALL QUINN 7YO BROWN MARE 66.0KG J E & J R MOAR Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Trentham on July 2 over 3200m, in the wet; 56 len behind Billy Boy with 65kg at $25.90. Start before finished seventh of 9 starters at Trentham on June 10 over 2500m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Happy Star with 62kg at $20.90. Forward showing expected. Has ability and can sneak a place if finds best. |
7 JORDAN HART |
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