Otaki 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP 2100m Track: GOOD 4 True |
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Either Air Dancer or Downtrou should find the front and dictate terms. LEGACY (5) hit the line with purpose here over this trip a fortnight ago when finishing third over 2200m. She is a progressive mare who should be able to pick up another win at short notice. Stick with her. ALTEZZA (9) was not too bad at Trentham nearly 4 weeks ago; she will find this company easier, and with the winkers on for the first time, she will be hard to hold out. NOT SO UNUSUAL (3) is a lightly tried but progressive mare that has followed up her maiden win over this trip with a pair of solid thirds over 22200m. She can secure the run of the race from the pole position, and should go close to winning this as well. LADY'S SECRET (14) has changed stables since her last run, and sometimes a change of routine can bring about some improved form. Each way value. JOAN'S JOKER (1) is much better than his recent form suggests, and he is worth including in all top 4 combos at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altezza each way value.
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JOAN'S JOKER
GARY VILE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T E JAMISON At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Thrilling carrying 57kg at $15.30. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on November 30 over 2100m, 8 len behind Freddie Time with 56.5kg at $19.70. Key runner in this line-up and expected to feature if finds best form. |
10 LIAM KAURI |
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| 2 | 63128 |
CAN DO
PETER AND TRENT DIDHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG GILLESPIE BLOODSTOCK LTD Most recently second last of 9 at Taupo on December 28 over 2000m, slow going 4 len behind Top Dollar carrying 59.5kg at $9.90. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Girl Talk carrying 58.5kg at $8.80. Worth following up. |
2 TONI DAVIES |
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| 3 | 5x133 |
NOT SO UNUSUAL
FRASER AURET 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG MR N J AURET & MRS K A AURET Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 15 at Trentham on December 14 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 57.5kg at $10.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Waverley on November 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Itoje with 57kg at $10.70. Tough to beat. |
1 MADAN SINGH |
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| 4 | 35418 |
AIR DANCER
CLINTON ISDALE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C R J ISDALE At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind No Plan Be carrying 58.5kg at $5.10. Before that won by 0.5 len at Arawa Park December 5 over 1950m in soft going defeating Rocky Balboa with 58.5kg at $9.60. Sure to be thereabouts. |
8 WIREMU PINN |
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| 5 | 43163 |
LEGACY
JOHNO BENNER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G E HARDING Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Thrilling with 56kg at $4.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Wanganui on November 29 over 2040m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Platinum Tyche with 57kg at $8. Likely to feature. |
3 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 6 | 26x08 |
WENEEDASHOCK
HOWIE MATHEWS 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L MATHEWS, P GUEORGIEFF, M COLUMB, P FERRY, MR & MRS STEEL, J HEWETT, I VOISEY, C SIMPSON, V STELLA, J WOOD, A HAMILTON, R KEALL, S REA & R KAI Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sunshine Ale with 57kg at $51.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at Tauherenikau on January 2 over 2050m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Sheez Dominant with 54kg at $27.50. Hard to see him playing a role. |
14 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 7 | x6035 |
DOWNTROU
JOSHUA LAVELLE & SACHA RENNIE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MATT MCARLEY, JOSH LAVELLE & SACHA RENNIE At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Thrilling carrying 57kg at $21.90. Before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 0.9 len behind Principled with 56.5kg at $4.30. Rates highly and is worth including. |
7 SARAH O'MALLEY |
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| 8 | 97230 |
SPREZZATURA
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG SIR PETER VELA At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 2400m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Proboy with 57.5kg at $10.70. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on November 29 over 2100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Just A Karin carrying 57kg at $16.40. Solid top-three hope. |
4 AMBER RIDDELL |
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| 9 | 1x736 |
ALTEZZA
BRYCE NEWMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG ASHBURN LANE INVESTMENTS LTD, B DARBY, MRS D & M GILMOUR, A R, J & S HURLEY, K & L MCGOWN, F MCSWEENEY, J NUGENT-O'LEARY, D O'LEARY, R PRESTON, A C, B, J, J & M STEWART & S VELVIN Last start 6th of 15 at Trentham on December 14 over 2200m, 7 len behind Platinum Goddess carrying 56.5kg at $13.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Wanganui on November 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Helluvah Return with 56.5kg at $12.10. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
5 M HUDSON |
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| 10 | 6x175 |
LETS ALL BOOGIE
BRYCE NEWMAN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG LETS BOOGIE SYNDICATE Last start 5th of 13 at Trentham on December 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Piercing Arrow carrying 56kg at $11.30. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fosse carrying 56.5kg at $11.80. Can improve and is worth thought. |
9 COURTNEY BARNES |
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| 11 | 03660 |
PACIFIC PRINCESS
JOHN BARY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG GARRY CHITTICK, ALLEN CHITTICK, WAYNE CHITTICK, B & H CHITTICK, P EVANS Last start ran last of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Bradley carrying 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 13 at Trentham on December 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Piercing Arrow carrying 56kg at $11.10. Expect she will make amends. |
6 JIM CHUNG |
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| 12 | x8047 |
RITHIM
LISA LATTA 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J CLARK, G H FULTON, P G MAGIL, C R & J NELSON, M OPIE, RUSTIES SYNDICATE, W H RUTHERFORD, M SCOTT, D K WOODHOUSE & MS G WORKMAN Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thrilling with 54.5kg at $11.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 2050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Highly Lethal carrying 57kg at $4.70. Don't dismiss. |
13 K R HERCOCK |
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| 13 | 0x004 |
WHOOSHKA
LISA LATTA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG HGT BLOODSTOCK LTD, THE BRADLEY GIRLS SYND, E JOHSON, C & T JOHNSTON, D & N HORRELL, M RENNER, DR K M LAWSON, L SHIRTCLIFFE A & D STUART, L LATTA, B & R ROBINSON, N MICHEL, P O'HAGAN, S & A GRAY Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 56kg at $11.20. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Tauherenikau on December 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 54kg at $48.10. Capable on her day and is a top-three hope. |
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| 14 | 05700 |
LADY'S SECRET
ANDREW CAMPBELL 5YO GREY MARE 54.0KG MISS V S KAYE Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 8 len behind Thrilling carrying 54kg at $61.40. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 54kg at $23.90. Better placed and expected to be in the finish. |
11 ROHAN MUDHOO |
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| 15 | 06020 |
BEAN A PLEASURE
GARY VILE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S & N VILE, K & S WHITAKER, S & K BEARD, S KEARNS, N REDFEARN, C COOPER, B DOWMAN, A J VINCENT, C & G TIMMS, J TRELEAVEN, J RICHARDSON, V PROUTING & G VILE Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Trentham on January 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bradley with 53kg at $41.30. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Rev It Up Rusty with 55.5kg at $12.30. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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| 16 | 80676 |
MOSSRAAJ
ANNA CLEMENT 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG G & A HILL TRUST Last start ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Nancy She Wrote carrying 52kg at $40.80. The start before that second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Overrated with 53kg at $48.50. Looking to others. |
12 CORENTIN BERGE |
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