Tauherenikau   05 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

COTTER & STEVENS MDN 3YO 1600M 1600m

Track: SOFT 6     True  

Genuine tempo with Incredible Patch leading the way. INCREDIBLE PATCH (1) was sent forward over 1400m at Te Aroha as the favourite last start and stuck on well for third. He has enough early speed to offset his wide draw, and if he crosses without spending too much petrol, he will take a lot of pegging back. Follow your money. SLOSHED (2) is still searching for his first win after 7 starts. He placed at Waverley in his penultimate start before finishing fifth over 1600m at Wanganui 11 days ago. This field is not strong, and he has top 3 claims this time. BORROWED TIME (3) is edging closer to a maiden breakthrough. His latest effort was a game fourth over 1600m at Wanganui, beaten by just under 2 lengths. He can make full use of his handy gate, and he is well worth including in all top 4 combos. REZINATE (5) showed improvement from a modest debut effort, at just his second career start, when finishing fourth over 1400m at Te Aroha last time out. Stick with him. DONATELLO (4) will be peaking third up, and is not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Incredible Patch will be hard to beat, and add in Donatello at value.
1 23 INCREDIBLE PATCH
SHANE CRAWFORD
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
MAGUS EQUINE LTD
Third race start today. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, slow going 0.4 len behind Tomahawk carrying 57.5kg at $9.70. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Wind Seeker with 57.5kg at $2.50. Racing well. Rates highly is expected to go well.
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J K RIDDELL
PURPLE, YELLOW CHECKS SLEEVES
2 x9735 SLOSHED
KEVIN & STEPHEN GRAY, COPPER BELT LODGE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T V RIDER
Last start 5th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Indian Pacific with 58kg at $6.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at Waverley on January 28 over 1650m, slow going 0.4 len behind Zaravela carrying 57kg at $10.60. Terrific chance to return to form.
8
BRUNO QUEIROZ
BLACK, GOLD CIRCLE, GOLD M, P, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHECKS, GOLD CAP
3 754 BORROWED TIME
MATTHEW DIXON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
H J PARSLOW, A J MARTIN & D S GRIFFITHS
Most recently 4th of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Midnight Train carrying 58kg at $12.90. Has ability and is expected to run well again.
3
K R HERCOCK
BLACK, GREEN SPOTS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, BLACK CAP, GREEN QUARTERS
4 84 DONATELLO
ASHLEY MEADOWS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A J MEADOWS
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 8th of 14 at Waverley on January 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tomahawk with 55.5kg at $27.80. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Beyond Me with 57.5kg at $7.40. Heading the right way and looks ready to win.
1
JIM CHUNG
TURQUOISE, NAVY FIVE DIAMONDS, NAVY SLEEVES, TURQUOISE ARMBAND, NAVY CAP, TURQUOISE DIAMONDS
5 04 REZINATE
ROGER JAMES & ROBERT WELLWOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J B & D G STRUTHERS
Had two starts to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Battle Tycoon with 57.5kg at $13.90. Second-up 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on February 11 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Shining Pearl with 58kg at $7.70. Well suited here and is sure to play a major role.
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MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
PINK ,WHITE DIAMONDS,CAP
6 0x SICARIUS
GUY LOWRY & LEAH ZYDENBOS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
JML BLOODSTOCK LTD (MGR: L PETAGNA)
Returns to racing after only one start. Back after 12 weeks break. At debut last start second last of 14 at Tauranga on December 12 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Khaleesi with 57kg at $18.60. Had four recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial fifth at Foxton in a 1200m trial on February 19. Expecting a positive return.
4
KELLY MYERS
GREEN, NAVY SASH, YELLOW NAVY STRIPES SLEEVES, QUARTERS CAP
7 30x96 FATHER TED
SUE THOMPSON & MICK BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
GREG MILLER, DONNA MILLER, NIGEL HOBBS, DION ADAMS, LISA CHADWICK, TRENT MILLER, RENEE DEVER, RONALD & VICKI TURNER, PETER & MARIANNE POSZELUK, ANDREW ROCHESTER & STEPHANIE RUSSELL
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on January 2 over 1000m, slow going 14 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 55kg at $14.60. Last start second last of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Concorde with 57.5kg at $7.40. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
C DELL
BLUE, SCARLET EPAULETTES
8 8 HANGUP
S DOUGAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
J B MCKENZIE CNZM
At debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Plain Sailing with 55kg at $16.90. Needs to show a lot more.
6
M HUDSON
BLACK, PURPLE QUARTERS, SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, PURPLE QUARTERS
9 78x0x MESSI MAN
GRAEME & DEBBIE ROGERSON
3YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM, A & A ATUTAHI, G CLARKE, S DAW, D & T DEAN & G HARVEY
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign second last of 12 at Ellerslie 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Day One with 57.5kg at $79.40. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 7th of 11 at Taupo on August 17 over 1000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Carsolio with 54kg at $30. Ran 3rd in a trial at Tauranga over 1200m on February 24. Prefer to see how he returns.
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KAVISH CHOWDHOORY
BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASH,WHITE ARMBANDS
10 07623 RIBELLA ROSE
LISA LATTA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MRS D M BELTON, ELEVEN THIRSTY FILLIES SYNDICATE (MGR: JESS LAW), P C FRYER, MRS D GURNEY, J M HERD, HILLIES FILLIES (MGR: H BLEACH), IRISH CHOICE SYNDICATE (MGR: RICK DUREY), MISS L M LATTA, N MARKS, MS D A & T MASTERS, C MIDDLETON, MRS M NESSLING, A B & MRS E M OLIVER, M A PRATT, J PURVIS, E P & I P ROBERTS, T SMITH, MRS C J TOD & B E WILLIAMS
Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 56kg at $7.40. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, slow going 0.1 len behind Jacobite Rising carrying 56kg at $23. In the mix.
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PURPLE, BROWN BAND
11 58276 BANTRY
LISA LATTA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
D K WOODHOUSE
Most recently 6th of 9 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1360m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Silent Applause with 56kg at $9.70. Before that 7th of 11 at Otaki on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Confianza carrying 55kg at $12. Expect she will make amends.
5
AMBER RIDDELL
BLACK,WHITE STRIPES,STIPES SLEEVES,BLACK CAP
12 074 SHOEBILL
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
G HATWELL, C W KWOK, MRS D G & W H OUTTRIM, T V RIDER, M SIMPSON, C M TILEY & MRS M E WILLIAMS
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Plain Sailing with 55kg at $5.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at Te Rapa on January 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Young Jackson carrying 55kg at $13.70. Hard to fault if at her best.
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C J GRYLLS
BLACK,GOLD CIRCLE,M,P,BLACK SLEEVES,RED CHECKS,GOLD CAP,BLACK POM POM
13 45677 PAUATUI
ALLEN BAKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
ALLEN BAKER, WAYNE NEILL
Most recently ran last of 7 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Sierra Leone carrying 54kg at $52.10. The race before that ran last of 7 at Wanganui on January 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Queen's Evidence with 54kg at $64.90. Others offer much more appeal.
12
ROHAN MUDHOO
WHITE, RED BRACES, SLEEVES, CAP
14 LUMOS SOLEM
SAMANTHA FINNEGAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S FINNEGAN & F FINNEGAN
Filly by Earthlight facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on February 19 at Foxton over 1000m and finished fourth. Facing a stiff test.
11
LIAM KAURI
BOTTLE GREEN & GOLD STRIPES, BOTTLE GREEN SLEEVES & WHITE CAP
15 8745 GALEFORCE
LYDIA PICKFORD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L M PICKFORD & S G DICKSON
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 8 at Wanganui on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind London carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. The run before that 4th of 7 at Waipukurau on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Concorde with 55.5kg at $11.70. Hard to have on present form.
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CERISE,WHITE SASH, STRIPES SLEEVES