Te Aroha   11 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

PETER LISSINGTON @ HARCOURTS 1150m

Track: SOFT6     Out 3.5  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. RISE COMPANIONS (2) was beaten as an odds-on favourite when making his debut, and then was not too far away at Ellerslie after that before being put aside to mature again. He resumes as a lightly tried 5-year-old gelding. He has a good draw and can set the record straight this time. ROLLING STONE (3) resumes from a spell and will be a lot stronger this season. He showed talent early on in his initial campaign, and with Craig Grylls in the saddle, he will be among the hardest to beat. CAPTAIN STAN (1) showed ability in his initial campaign and was the fav in 4 of his 6 starts. He has trialled and can't be underestimated. GLACIAL STORM (12) has had plenty of trial experience and only needs some luck from a tricky gate to be an each-way threat in this. Check the markets. SUGGESTED PLAY: In another even field, we side with Rise Companions on top.
1 6236x CAPTAIN STAN
STEPHEN AUTRIDGE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS L M & S R AUTRIDGE & M W SMITH
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Tauranga March 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Larius Lacus carrying 58kg at $2.60. On debut third of 11 at Matamata Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Tardelli with 57kg at $6.30. Looks all set for a bright return.
4
JASMINE FAWCETT
LIGHT GREEN, GREEN DIAMONDS, INDIGO SLEEVES, INDIGO CAP
2 25x RISE COMPANIONS
SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C, E, J, J, R & S LOURIE, E BARTLETT, B CASTLES, A & R HICKS, J & K HOLDEN, V MATHEWS, L & W MCKENZIE, K MOLYNEUX, R PELLOW & A REYLAND
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Ellerslie May 7 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Hero Of War with 58.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 12 at Pukekohe April 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Jack Crabb with 58.5kg at $1.60. Likely to return bigger and better this prep.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
black,red check,white sleeves,white cap
3 2200x ROLLING STONE
LAUREN BRENNAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J MCCARTHY
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track June 22 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Bernie's Ego with 57.5kg at $2.70. On debut second of 9 at Ellerslie April 9 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Pizarro with 58kg at $3.20. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
10
C J GRYLLS
BLACK,EMERALD GREEN STRIPES,STRIPES SLEEVES,EMERALD GREEN CAP,BLACK SEAMS
4 44x APOLLO WARRIOR
DEAN WILES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R WILES
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track July 27 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Zenith carrying 57.5kg at $5.80. On debut ran last in a small field at Tauranga July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Eligius with 58.5kg at $3.40. Thereabouts last time and could sneak a place here.
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yellow, black crossed sashes
5 GOODNIGHT KIWI
ROSS MCCARROLL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MRS D S MCCARROLL
First starter. Five-year-old gelding by Belardo out of Midnight Story purchased for NZD $ 10,500 (NZB 2022 National Online Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1100m at Ellerslie October 23. Watch for any market moves.
9
JOE DOYLE
Yellow, red star, black armbands & cap
6 MADE IN CAMBRIDGE
CHRIS WOOD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J WOOD
First starter by Staphanos out of Swissilicious. Trialled on April 15 when second at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Watch for any market confidence.
11
M CAMERON
YELLOW,LIME GREEN FIVE DIAMONDS,SLEEVES,CAP
7 SWEY FORTUNE
STEVEN COLE
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
D R COLE & LITTLE GLENBRAE PARTNERSHIP
First starter by Sweynesse - Simply Put purchased for NZD $ 60,000 (NZB 2024 Ready 2 Run Sale). Has run a number of ordinary trials prior to his debut today. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
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ELEN NICHOLAS
Pink, black sash, hooped sleeves , pink & black quartered cap
8 x65x0 LAGARDE
CODY COLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at Ellerslie on October 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Miss Fladgate carrying 56.5kg at $21.20. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Tauranga on May 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Prudentia with 56.5kg at $3. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
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M CAMERON
BLUE , WHITE CROSSED SASH , ARMBAND
9 87649 PERFECT POSY
TONY ALLAN
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
ANGELA SHAW, TONY ALLAN
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hot Card carrying 56.5kg at $62.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic on September 24 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Perfect Habit carrying 56.5kg at $25.80. Fully tested from this draw.
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T K ALLAN
GOLD, BLUE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLUE STARS
10 65 SHUFFLE THE PACK
RALPH MANNING
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS J M & T HOBSON
Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 7 at Matamata on September 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 14 len behind Misellabel with 55.5kg at $12. Second-up 5th of 12 at Avondale on October 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Pulsatilla with 56.5kg at $46.40. With further improvement can play a major role.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
INDIGO, LIGHT GREEN FIVE DIAMONDS, INDIGO SLEEVES ,INDIGO SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, WHITE CAP
11 4 SIBLING RIVALRY
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
TE AKAU NO LOVE LOST RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KW FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Dual acceptor. At debut, 4th of 12 at Taupo on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hot Card with 54kg at $10.50. Promising three-year-old filly who has plenty of scope for improvement.
15
HAYLEY HASSMAN
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
12 GLACIAL STORM
BARBARA KENNEDY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
BARNESWOOD FARM LTD FOR S C GREEN & G C BEEMSTERBOER
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Frosted - Jip Jip Rock). She has four recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on October 23. Looks ready to run a big race.
12
WARREN KENNEDY
ORANGE,WHITE STARS,WHITE STRIPES SLEEVES
13 7x SUPREMELY
KEN & BEV KELSO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 7th of 9 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Alacritous with 55.5kg at $2.20. Looks all set for a effective return.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
blue,white hoops,sleeves,blue cap,white QUARTERS
14 TIGERTAIL
PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MICAELA MURRAY, SUZANNE MURRAY & STUART MURRAY
Dual acceptor. Filly by U S Navy Flag on debut. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Te Rapa on September 23 over 900m. Tough assignment.
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CORENTIN BERGE
BLUE,YELLOW LIGHTING BOLT,CAP
15 SUPER LEGOCY
STEPHEN MARSH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R FRAMPTON, H M BROWN, S PRENTER, R HITCHINGS, P THOMSON
Dual acceptor. Four-year-old gelding making debut by Super Seth out of Lego. Was second in a 1100m trial on October 23 at Ellerslie. Beautifully drawn and is sure to be well fancied.
3
MATT CARTWRIGHT
LIGHT BLUE,BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES,ARMBAND,WHITE CAP
16 79x WESTEND GIRL
DEAN WILES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
WESTEND PARTNERSHIP
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic August 29 over 1300m, 23 len behind Super Star Dragon carrying 56.5kg at $42.30. On debut ran last of 7 at this track July 27 over 1150m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Zenith carrying 55.5kg at $11.30. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Yellow, black crossed sashes & yellow cap
17 59x69 RISING WIND
PAUL MIRABELLI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P MIRABELLI & S RUTZ
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 6th of 13 at this track on October 22 over 1150m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Waiata with 58.5kg at $78.90. Last start 9th of 11 at Ellerslie on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Golden Wings with 58.5kg at $86.70. Outclassed.
1
DARREN DANIS
BLUE,BLACK VEE,CAP
18 33 KING'S ENGLISH
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
TE AKAU 2024 SYDNEY STALLION BREEDING SYNDICATE (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Dual acceptor. Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 12 at Taupo on September 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Scolera carrying 56kg at $2.50. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind General Menari carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Coming along nicely and is one of the main chances.
12
ORANGE, BLUE FIVE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
19 8 EARLY DIVINE
PHILLIP STEVENS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
T V RIDER
Dual acceptor. At debut, couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Taupo on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Hasstorock with 57.5kg at $11.10. Doubt he will trouble these.
6
RIHAAN GOYARAM
BLACK, GOLD M,P, CIRCLE, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHECKS, GOLD CAP
20 OUR BOLD LADY
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A R & MRS P A HAYWARD
Dual acceptor. Filly by The Bold One making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Ellerslie trial over 800m on October 23. Looks tested in this line-up.
5
CORENTIN BERGE
BLACK, EMERALD GREEN AND RED CHECKED SASH, ARMBANDS