Trentham   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LIFE DIRECT 1400m

Track: SOFT 5     Out 6m  

Strong pace from Trader Inn and Strange Love matching motors with Sperlari close at hand. STRANGE LOVE (5) has run well in three of her last five runs. Trial winner prior to last start. Can definitely win this race. GREAT ESCAPE (6) has run well in both of her starts this time in. Can handle dry and wet footing and is a quinella and trifecta must in this field. OMEGA BOY (1) has been course placed before. Racing well no matter the footing on offer. Trifecta and first four chance here. THE BIG PICTURE (2) he has had two runs here for a win and a place. Wide draw but he can cope in this. TRADER INN (4) you can forgive last start, which was not that bad a run anyway. Go again here on roomier track. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strange Love and Great Escape are win wagers.
1 25274 OMEGA BOY
PETER DIDHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
HOMEVIEW BLOODSTOCK
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 60kg at $7.40. The race before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa Sir Ptrk Hogan on February 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Risque Ruler carrying 57kg at $15.90. Course placed. Trifecta and first four chance here.
10
JIM CHUNG
GOLD, GREY FIVE DIAMONDS
2 71653 THE BIG PICTURE
BILL THURLOW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F J & H T O'LEARY
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Tossuforit carrying 60kg at $10.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at Waverley on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Doctor Askar carrying 55.5kg at $16.20. Two runs here for a win and a place. Wide draw but can cope.
13
C J GRYLLS
RED, WHITE BAND, white SLEEVES, red cap, white hoops
3 22x67 COMPLEX
ILONE KELLY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
MRS M A & R H HOOD
First-up 6th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tossuforit carrying 60kg at $11.20. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mafia Mamma with 60kg at $7.40. Poor at last start. Fresh up run was sound. Wide draw again.
12
MADAN SINGH
Royal Blue, Emerald Green Sash, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 16 TRADER INN
ALLAN SHARROCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JOHN GRAY, GRANT PEASE & ALLAN SHARROCK
At debut, won by 1.0 len at Waverley February 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Spring Moon carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Last start second last of 7 at Hawera on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mirabella with 55kg at $4.90. Can forgive last start. Go again here on roomier track.
7
SIMA MXOTHWA
BLACK, WHITE DISC, BLACK MOUNTAINS, BLACK, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
5 20024 STRANGE LOVE
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P W RYAN
Last start 4th of 10 at Matamata on March 12 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Cleat with 58kg at $4.60. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Matamata on February 15 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Nicconi County carrying 57kg at $13.20. Has run well in three of last five runs. Trial winner prior to last start. Can win this.
3
C DELL
BLACK, CERISE QUARTERS, CERISE SLEEVES,CAP
6 46x32 GREAT ESCAPE
ROSIE FELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M ARNOTT, M BAYLEY, A J, MRS G P & MRS S FELL, GOODWOOD STUD LTD (MANAGER: W P FELL), DR R J ISAACS, MRS K A MYERS, DR J C NEALE, D & MRS L RUSSELL & P D WILSON MNZM
First-up 3rd of 14 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Rabega carrying 56.5kg at $12.90. Last start 2nd of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 0.8 len behind Metaverse carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Has run well in both starts this time in. Quinella and trifecta must.
6
LILY SUTHERLAND
MAGENTA, GOLD FIVE SPOTS, CAP
7 0826x HELLUVAH RETURN
GARY VILE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
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
Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Wanganui November 23 over 2040m, soft track; 5 len behind Zenazed with 55kg at $8.90. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track May 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Farrenc with 54.5kg at $29.60. Trial third last month. Drawn out. Wide draw again.
9
BRIDGET GRYLLS
ORANGE,BROWN QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
8 8332x LATEST MODEL
GARY VILE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M EVANS, S WHITEHEAD, M SINCLAIR, S WESTBY, J BOTHAM, G VILE, G TAYLOR & G WILLIAMS
Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Wanganui January 25 over 2040m, soft track; a neck behind Danjuro with 57.5kg at $3.20. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Otaki October 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sevenayes carrying 54kg at $34.90. Has won fresh up. Wet tracker so far.
4
ASHVIN MUDHOO
ORANGE, BROWN QUARTERS,BLACK SLEEVES
9 0x503 ZA SPIRIT
TAWHITI HINA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C A, M C & M K DRAVITZKI, K M MEGCHELSE & T P DRAVITZKI
Last start 3rd of 11 at Wanganui on March 15 over 1340m, 1.75 len behind Metaverse with 57kg at $15.50. The run before that second last of 14 at Waverley on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Rabega with 54kg at $22.20. Twice course placed. Ace draw. She can handle dry and wet ground.
1
KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
BURGUNDY, GOLD CROSS OUTLINE
10 5271 SPERLARI
CODY COLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
WINDSOR PARK STUD LTD
Most recently won by 2 len at Matamata March 23 over 1400m defeating Bonnie Gem with 57kg at $5. The race before that 7th of 11 at Pukekohe on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ima Warrior with 56.5kg at $3.20. Class riser. On pacer. Dry tracker so far.
1
M MCNAB
INDIGO,TAN SUNRISE,INDIGO CAP,YELLOW QUARTERS
11 5020x JETALAL
JOHN WHEELER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
C C HOBBS & J R WHEELER MNZM
Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at this track January 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 57kg at $23.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len New Plymouth Raceway September 14 over 990m in the wet defeating Merchant Banker carrying 55kg at $12.40. Won her Maiden fresh up. Can handle it dry and wet.
5
ELLE SOLE
MAROON, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, MAROON SLEEVES, BLUE AND GOLD ARMBAND, BLUE CAP, MAROON QUARTERS , PEAK
12 85375 FRENCH DOLL
MIKE BRESLIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mafia Mamma carrying 56kg at $17.90. Before that 7th of 12 at Waverley on January 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Steal My Thunder with 56.5kg at $12.30. Not too bad for several runs in a row. Poor draw again. Place or first four hope.
8
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASH,ARMBANDS
13 8x00x KAWATIRI
MATTHEW EALES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D G & E J BURROW, K & P CREMEN, T M HOULISTON, J M & P A TOLLEY
Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track December 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Am I Blue carrying 54kg at $24.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Wanganui November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Yellow Jersey with 54.5kg at $23.30. Poor for a while. Drawn wide. Place or first four hope.
11
K R HERCOCK
HOT PINK BLACK BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBAND ,CAP
14 05329 FREE BEE
SUE THOMPSON & MICK BROWN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
A D & MRS L J E SCOULAR, MRS S J TOTHILL & EST LATE J D SCOULAR
Most recently ran last of 9 at Waverley on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Bean A Pleasure with 52.5kg at $9. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Taupo on February 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Lady Of Court carrying 55kg at $21.50. Has won on dry and wet. Well drawn. Many here are more preferred.
2
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK, SILVER SASH, ARMBANDS, SILVER CAP, BLACK SEAMS