Taupo 16 Aug 2026
GOING: H(8)
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MVS EQUINE 1400m Track: HVY8 Out 2m |
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Solid tempo with Omalish, Bunker Hill and Sneaky Duck going hard, closely attended by Prominere. ARRAZOLA (8) has run on nicely in 2 starts to date, and she would have matured over her spell. The Walker/Bergerson stable think she will improve quickly once she gets out over more ground, but she is still expected to sprint well fresh. Include. BUNKER HILL (1) ran the race of an improver when finishing runner-up at only her second start last time out over 970m on the Cambridge poly track. The extra 430m should suit him, and he has top 4 claims here. SCUTALONG (2) resumes from a spell that would have done him the world of good. QUENZA (9) resumes from a spell with the advantage of the pole position. Michael McNab picking up the ride is a solid lead, and any market support is worth following. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arrazola can win this.
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BUNKER HILL
MARGARET FALCONER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ELLESMERE THOROUGHBREDS LTD Having third race start. At big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 17 len behind Manolete carrying 58.5kg at $35.80. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 970m, 2.25 len behind Final Applause with 58.5kg at $11.80. Coming along nicely and can measure up. |
7 MUNNA ALAM |
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| 2 | 4634x |
SCUTALONG
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MRS J M & T HOBSON Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Matamata March 11 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Rocky Marciano with 58kg at $4.20. On debut fourth of 9 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Our Lurrina with 57kg at $25. Include in all top 4 combos. |
6 C J GRYLLS |
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| 3 | 58055 |
TARTAN SHOCKA
K & A HINTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG ANNETTE & KEVIN HINTON Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Pact with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Watermelon Sugar with 58.5kg at $16.20. Won't be far away. |
9 ERIN M LEIGHTON |
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BACANA
ALEX OLIVEIRA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD At debut, ran second last of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Rima Rua Toru with 57kg at $8.30. Expect him to run well. |
3 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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| 5 | 8x8 |
SNEAKY DUCK
MICHAEL ROGERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG M ROGERS Second-up. First start 8th of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Magic Dreams with 55.5kg at $19.30. Returned from break ran second last of 9 at Ruakaka on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Watermelon Sugar carrying 58.5kg at $29.10. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
10 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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| 6 | 0349x |
ARTISSIMO
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG MRS L M MOORE & G MOORE Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Tauranga February 5 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Uptown with 56kg at $4.80. On debut 12th of 14 at Tauranga Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Khaleesi with 54kg at $45.10. Expected to feature fresh up. |
6 M CAMERON |
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| 7 | x3x97 |
PROMINERE
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J T & J K CASSIN Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Manolete with 56.5kg at $4.90. Second-up 7th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Wise Choice with 56.5kg at $18.20. Will be harder to beat this time. |
5 JOE DOYLE |
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| 8 | 56x |
ARRAZOLA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG TE AKAU SPANISH FAME RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Artamos carrying 57kg at $5.10. On debut fifth of 12 at Matamata February 28 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Silent Spy with 56kg at $6.10. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
2 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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| 9 | 85x |
QUENZA
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG TE AKAU CORSICAN QUEEN RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Wanganui January 19 over 1340m, soft track; 4 len behind Erbys Darci carrying 52.5kg at $5. On debut eighth of 11 at Tauranga January 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Panther carrying 55kg at $17.40. Capable of a bold return. |
1 M MCNAB |
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WANT MORE
TONY PIKE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG WAIKATO STUD LTD At debut, 5th of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rotten Tommy with 55.5kg at $5.40. Encouraging debut and looks a definite top-three hope. |
4 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 11 | 99x7 |
MILLENNIUM MAGIC
CATHERINE CAMERON 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG S P CHRISTOPHER & L K CHRISTOPHER Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bit Of A Dagg carrying 52.5kg at $44.60. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Timbuctoo with 54kg at $36.70. Expect she'll find this too tough. |
11 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 12 | 7 |
OMALISH
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG PEGASUS THOROUGHBREDS At debut, ran second last of 8 at Te Aroha on July 26 over 1150m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Withallmygrace carrying 55.5kg at $18.30. Solid top 4 contender. |
8 COURTNEY BARNES |
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