Tauranga 05 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TARNIX SECURITY SERVICES 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Out 3m from 1000m to 400m, Remainder True |
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Saltnesse has good gate speed and can overcome the wide draw to lead. MAGIC CARPET (4) was put aside after producing a solid effort for eighth in the G1 2000 Guineas at Riccarton in the spring. He has had a recent trial, and at this level, he is the one to beat, despite copping a wide gate. DRAMATIC MISS (8) has found it hard to win another race, but her recent racing has been in tougher fields than this. She is the main threat to the top pick, if there is to be one. FIRST DANCE (5) is a very consistent mare. Her last start, fifth, was on a good field at Ellerslie nearly 6 weeks ago. Her space between runs would have done her no harm, and from the pole position, she will be among the hardest to beat. LEROY BROWN (1) seems to be at his best when allowed to make his own rules in front. He has won 3 of 5 on this track, which is always a big advantage, and he could be very hard to peg back in this. POW WOW (3) seldom has long preps, and he is resuming again after a short prep. He is now 9 years old, but on his day, he can figure in the top 4 at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Magic Carpet should be hard to beat.
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LEROY BROWN
STEPHEN RALPH 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG PARSONS BLOODSTOCK LTD Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Romilly carrying 58kg at $13.10. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Nigella Lane carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders. |
4 JACK TAPLIN |
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| 2 | 95x5x |
FAMILY TIES
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG DJ BLOODSTOCK PARTNERSHIP, DUCK DUCK GOOSE SYNDICATE, GN & CM BLOODSTOCK LTD & G M SOUTHWORTH Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 9 at Te Rapa on September 27 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Astoria Brooke carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at Ashburton November 3 2024 over 1400m defeating Spot On Time with 51kg at $14.30. Was runner-up in a trial at Pukekohe on January 20 over 1100m. Expecting a effective return. |
6 SAM MCNAB |
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| 3 | x400x |
POW WOW
TONY DEVCICH 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T DEVCICH Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ellerslie November 4 over 1500m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Cannon Hill carrying 54kg at $28.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Cambridge Synthetic September 24 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Fun Never Sets with 60.5kg at $9.10. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
8 L H SATHERLEY |
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| 4 | 3168x |
MAGIC CARPET
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG 2024 BOURBON LANE STABLES NEW ZEALAND LLC PARTNERSHIP, DENNIS E FOSTER, P DAVEY, DR P H MITCHELL, MRS J J & P W ROGERS & G R WILSON Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 15 at Riccarton Park in the G1 Nz 2000 Gns November 15 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Romanoff with 57kg at $23.50. On debut third of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Quantum Legend carrying 57.5kg at $19.80. Expected to feature. |
11 GEORGE ROOKE |
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| 5 | 05225 |
FIRST DANCE
LANCE NOBLE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rise Companions with 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Moxie with 56.5kg at $6.40. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate. |
1 WARREN KENNEDY |
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| 6 | 00x21 |
SALTNESSE
PAUL MIRABELLI 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG MRS L J ANNABELL, E A CARRASCO & C R FERGUSON Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Arawa Park on December 27 over 1215m, on a slow track; head behind Lady Impending carrying 59kg at $16. Last start won by 0.8 len at Pukekohe January 18 over 1200m in soft going defeating We Found Love with 60kg at $14.70. One of the chances. |
10 CORENTIN BERGE |
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| 7 | 95044 |
CHARMER
BEN & RYAN FOOTE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG E J WOOD Recent form sound. Most recently ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on January 24 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Ma Te Wa carrying 53kg at $10.80. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on January 8 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind When Stars Align carrying 55.5kg at $20.40. Major player. |
9 V A COLGAN |
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| 8 | 60475 |
DRAMATIC MISS
STEPHEN MARSH 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J BISHOP, J FAAMALEPE, E FALCONER,C A & M J GALLAGHER, B JOHNSON, J MILLS, MISSION DOWNS TRUST, K O'BRIEN, M OLSEN, D PLATT, S PLATT, T & L ROSS, B SUTTON, C SWAP & D DES BARRES Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Romilly with 55kg at $4.70. The start before that 7th of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Rise Companions with 55kg at $15.10. Nice effort last time. Tough to beat if near her best. |
5 MATT CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 64x31 |
BONIFLEUR
PAUL RICHARDS 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG SIR PETER VELA Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1150m, 3 len behind Paravane with 57.5kg at $6.90. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track January 2 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Aksil with 57.5kg at $12. Has to be considered. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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| 10 | 348x5 |
LOTUS
GRAHAM RICHARDSON & ROGAN NORVALL 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B B MCCULLUM ONZM & G N RICHARDSON Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 53.5kg at $14.80. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Matamata on March 12 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Miriam with 55.5kg at $16.20. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
3 RIHAAN GOYARAM |
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| 11 | x5210 |
LARIUS LACUS
DONNA LOGAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG C W KWOK Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Romilly carrying 54kg at $16.60. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Te Aroha December 7 over 1300m defeating Lough Eske with 57kg at $4.50. Key runner on her best form. |
12 M CAMERON |
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| 12 | 85119 |
ZERRE
PAM GERARD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG M BOGOIEVSKI, GRANT DEVONPORT, KARIBA RACING PTY LTD, CRAIG LINDBERG, SIMON MOUTTER, SIMON O'CONNOR, JASON PARIS & ANDREW SOUTH Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Romilly carrying 52kg at $16.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Te Aroha November 26 over 1400m defeating Larius Lacus with 52kg at $14.20. Can bounce back. |
14 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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| 13 | 74039 |
AMAZONIA
JOHN BELL 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JOHN BELL, G J & MRS J R CAMERON & B-COMPLETE RACING SYNDICATE Most recently second last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Moschino carrying 55kg at $75.90. Before that 3rd in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Komocean carrying 53kg at $3.50. Looking to others. |
7 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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VIENI SU
BARBARA KENNEDY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D E NAKHLE Last start 6th of 10 at Pukekohe on January 18 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Perfect Dividends with 55kg at $10.70. The run before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 15 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Rise Companions with 54kg at $27.80. Definite winning chance. Sure to be about the money. |
13 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 15 | 1x950 |
DANCING DREAM
KENNY RAE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG T LINES, C LINES, K RAE & EIGHT JUGS NO DINNER SYNDICATE Last start ran last of 10 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Flanagan with 55.5kg at $55.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Ellerslie on December 26 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Power Of Three with 55kg at $43.40. Can't see her figuring in the finish. |
5 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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